Gondhal
Why Marathi Film Gondhal Was Chosen Over Blockbuster Hit Dhurandhar For Oscars 2027
Just a day ago, the Marathi folklore film Gondhal was announced as India's official entry to the Oscars 2027 on Friday, September 18, 2026. While the makers have been receiving praise and congratulatory messages for the film's big achievement, jury member Vivek Vaswani has now revealed what led to the film becoming the choice for the Oscars among 32 other films, including the box-office blockbuster hit Dhurandhar and Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga. Vivek recently shared that Imtiaz Ali directed Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh, and Naseeruddin Sha | Click Here...
Vijay Patkar praises ‘Gondhal’ after Oscar entry selection, calls it a ‘complete film’
Speaking about what worked in the film’s favour during the selection process, Patkar said Gondhal managed to strike a balance between cinematic craft and audience appeal. He noted that the jury responded strongly to the film and particularly appreciated the way its Indian roots were reflected through its costumes, characters, music and narrative. For Patkar, one of Gondhal’s biggest strengths is that it does not fit neatly into either the commercial or purely academic category of filmmaking. Instead, he described it as a “complete film” that brings different cinematic element | Click Here...
Marathi Film Gondhal Is India’s Official Entry For Oscars 2027
In a thrilling development for Indian cinema, the nation's official entry for the 2027 Oscars has been locked. The FFI (Film Federation of India) held a press conference on Friday, September 18, 2026, to announce India's official entry for the Academy Awards. Marathi film Gondhal has been officially chosen for the Best International Feature Film category. India has been sending films to the Oscars since 1957, beginning with Mother India, which secured a nomination but did not win. Later, Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay! was nominated in 1988, while the Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan earned a n | Click Here...