Mumbai. Big news has come for Indian cinema. Movie 'Gondhal' has been selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. After the announcement, the film's director Santosh Davkhar has called it an honor as well as a big responsibility.
After the news of the film's Oscar campaign came out, the eyes of cinema lovers in India and abroad have been fixed on its director and team. According to Dawkhar, he already had indications that the official announcement could happen around September 18 or 19.
However, selection of India's official entry does not guarantee an Oscar nomination. The film will further have to go through the Academy's selection process. International screening and publicity campaign will also play an important role in its prospects.
The selection of 'Gondhal' also draws attention to the growing influence of regional Indian cinema. Now the biggest question will be whether the film will be able to pass the next stages and reach the final Oscar nomination.