One of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry ‘The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ has announced its list of films that are eligible for a nomination at the Oscars 2023. It was announced yesterday that The Kashmir Films, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Rocketry, RRR, and Kantara are eligible for the Oscars
The Kashmir Files film is trending as fans are very happy after it got place in Oscar 2023 reminder list. Earlier in the 53rd International Film Festival of India’s IFFI Jury Nadav Lapid head's called the film "propaganda" and a "vulgar movie". Now, Mithun Chakraborty who played important role in the film responded to the criticism.
Mithun Chakraborty said, “It feels great that Kashmir files has been shortlisted. It’s an answer to all the critiques. The jury who called the movie vulgar and propaganda has gotten the answer today. The people have liked the movie and that’s the response. I will not give any controversial statements. It hurts when the movie isn’t allowed in certain theatres but gets shortlisted for Oscar. Indian films have come a long way and I wish other shortlisted movies all the best.”
Anupam Kher also in an interview also expressed his happiness. He said, "The Kashmir Files being shortlisted at the Oscars is an achievement in itself, it's too early to celebrate. This tragedy was kept hidden for 32 years and after 32 years when this film was released, the world welcomed it but also there were a lot of people who commented a lot about it. Not only the film is shortlisted but I am also shortlisted for the Best Actor award. It's a humbling and amazing feeling. Four more films are shortlisted from India. I wish them all the best and congratulations."
Speaking of Kashmir Files was made on a budget of ₹15 crore and ended up grossing over ₹350 crore worldwide, largely due to strong word of mouth. The film, directed by Pallavi’s husband Vivek Agnihotri, dealt with the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley over 30 years ago. The film beat out several big releases like Ranbir Kapoor’s Shams Hera, Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha, and Akshay Kumar’s Samrat Prithviraj in the box office race.
