Sunday, May 4 2025 | Time 21:29 Hrs(IST)
EntertainmentPosted at: May 3 2025 2:07AM


Need to expand India's representation at the Oscars: Experts

Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) There is a need to expand India's representation in the Oscar awards, as it is difficult to do justice to the entire country with a single entry, experts said here on Friday.
Currently, films are being produced in more than 35 languages ​​in India, but due to the rules for sending films only one movie is selected for the coveted award show, thereby depriving regional films of this opportunity, the experts said during a discussion session on the topic India's Reach to Oscars organised at the WAVES-2025 Summit
Chalve Gowda, A. Sreekar Prasad and Ujjwal Nirgudkar participated in the session on the second day of the summit.
"Films are made in more than 35 languages ​​in India. Therefore, it is difficult to represent India with just one entry. So there is a need to ensure we have more entries in the awards," said Gowda.
He said the cost of promotional campaigns for the Oscars is also a big hurdle. It costs Rs 30 to 40 lakh for the primary campaign, while Rs 5 to 8 crore was spent for the big campaign of the film RRR. Also, many quality films cannot participate in the competition due to the lack of knowledge of the eligibility criteria among the filmmakers.
Therefore, the government should organise workshops for such film competitions and disseminate information.
A. Sreekar Prasad raised important issues regarding the Oscar nomination process. According to him, for small producers, the only option is an official entry through the government. It is impossible for them to independently fulfill the eligibility criteria and bear the expenses of promotion and publicity.
Today, many films with quality content lag behind due to lack of funds. Therefore, if the government or other organisations provide a platform for promotion, the producers will be able to directly contact publicity experts. Films that meet the eligibility criteria should be given top priority.
Stating that the nature of the content is also important to attract a global audience, Prasad said stories based on social sentiments, human values ​​and universal emotions are more effective.
He also said there has been a big change in the audience and scope of films in the last few years. UNI VKB SSP
Tags: #Need to expand India's representation at the Oscars: Experts
More News

Patrick Schwarzenegger campaigns for role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s rendition of ‘American Psycho’

04 May 2025 | 2:53 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (UNI) Patrick Schwarzenegger has been campaigning aggressively to star as iconic serial killer Patrick Bateman in director Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming adaptation of ‘American Psycho’.

see more..
Prince Harry expresses desire for reconciliation with Royal Family amid security row

Prince Harry expresses desire for reconciliation with Royal Family amid security row

03 May 2025 | 4:55 PM

California, May 3 (UNI) Prince Harry has voiced a fervent desire to mend fractured ties with the British Royal Family, while lamenting the outcome of his recent legal battle over personal security in the United Kingdom, a decision he described as immensely disheartening.

see more..

Kiara Advani to grace Met Gala 2025 in custom Gaurav Gupta couture

03 May 2025 | 4:31 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Bollywood actress Kiara Advani is set to make her debut at the 2025 Met Gala, donning a custom ensemble by renowned Indian designer Gaurav Gupta.

see more..
MS Dhoni reveals his 'Mental Truths' in The Seven Secrets written by David Reid

MS Dhoni reveals his 'Mental Truths' in The Seven Secrets written by David Reid

03 May 2025 | 1:56 PM

Kolkata, May 03 (UNI) HarperCollins Children’s Books has announced the publication of The Seven Secrets narrated by MS Dhoni, written by David Reid and illustrated by Shane McGrath.

see more..

9th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt

03 May 2025 | 9:21 AM

Aswan, Egypt, May 3 (UNI) The ninth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opened here Friday evening with a red-carpet ceremony.

see more..