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'Gondhal' Reaches Oscars: Deity-Based Film Beats 33, Sparks Controversy
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News18•25-09-2026, 16:13
'Gondhal' Reaches Oscars: Deity-Based Film Beats 33, Sparks Controversy
- •Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's official entry to the Oscars, surpassing 33 other films.
- •Directed by Santosh Dawakhare, it will represent India in the 'Best International Feature' category at the 99th Academy Awards.
- •'Gondhal' is inspired by Maharashtra's folk traditions and deities, similar to Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'.
- •The film's title is linked to 'Gondhal', a traditional religious folk art form, starring Ishita Deshmukh and Anuj Prabhu.
- •Anurag Kashyap questioned the film's Oscar selection, despite not having seen 'Gondhal'.
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The Marathi thriller film 'Gondhal', directed by Santosh Dawakhare, has been selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category.
A total of 33 films from various languages and regions across India competed for the official Oscar entry selection before 'Gondhal' was chosen.
Anurag Kashyap questioned the selection process and argued that wrong films are chosen, citing alternative movies like 'The Lunchbox' and 'All We Imagine As Light', though he admitted he had not yet seen 'Gondhal'.
