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7 days ago
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Oscar submission entries from Aug 15-Sep 10, movies should have 'Indianness': FFI
The final entry from India will be decided by a vote after all the screenings are done and will be announced on September 28. The Film Federation of India (FFI) on Tuesday announced that the process of submission of movies for India's entry to Oscars this year will be from August 15 to September 10. The eligible entries should have a theatrical run of at least a week and have the theme of 'Indianness', it said. 'This is an important year for the Film Federation of India, this is the 75th year. It was formed in 1951 and this is the 98th Oscar year and we've been doing the procedure of Oscar since 1957,' FFI president Firdausul Hasan said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We've been authorised by the academy to select one film from India that will represent our country in Oscar. So, the first film that we sent was 'Mother India', and the last film in 2024 was 'Laapataa Ladies',' he told reporters here. The final entry from India will be decided by a vote after all the screenings are done and will be announced on September 28. 'Mostly, films should've Indianness in it, and it should be a film which is idea-driven and not content-driven. Earlier, star-driven films were made, we would see who features in the film, and then decide whether we want to watch it or not,' Hasan said. 'The FFI will provide all the help to the producers to have a smooth, democratic and transparent nomination process. We welcome more and more films to participate in the run to get nominated as India's entry into Oscars this year,' Hasan said. The FFI, which is the parent body of the all the leading film associations of India, will nominate the chairman of the jury along with senior qualified people from various creative fields - from acting to directing, producing to costume, music, playback singer, sound recordist, and editing, to form a 25-member jury, according to the protocol of the Oscar Academy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'It should be Indian origin film and about 90 per cent film should be shot in India, and the film should've Indianness. We've tried to cover every field while appointing the (jury) person. The person should be well-known, should have good experience, and must be a National award-winner,' Hasan said. The content of the films must be 60 per cent in local dialect in any of the Indian languages. They should also have the proof of release with a minimum of one week run in theatres in India. In addition to this, details of film festival entries or awards received for the film and payment of Rs.1,25,000 plus GST will be charged during the submission procedure. Films which are unreleased as of September 10, which is the last date of entry, and wish to apply for the Oscar entry will have to submit an undertaking and confirmation from the production and distribution company that the said films will be released for minimum of 7 days in theatres before the deadline of September, 30, the FFI said in a press statement. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Speaking of the support from the government for the Oscar campaign, Hasan said they've often sought financial assistance. 'We often appeal to the government for support. We had a meeting with NFDC a few months ago, and they will be sending two-three films to Oscars this year, they're working on it,' he said. Last year, Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' was chosen to represent India at the 97th Academy Awards but failed to make it to the shortlist. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kol to host jury for India's Oscar entry
Kolkata: The president of the Film Federation of India (FFI), the umbrella organization for all major film associations in India, has announced that Kolkata will host the jury meeting to select India's official entry for the 98th Academy Awards. At its managing committee meeting on Tuesday, the FFI executive committee also opened applications for films seeking nomination in the International Feature Film category. Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' was India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, but it did not make the shortlist. The FFI will appoint a jury chairperson, along with experienced professionals from creative fields, to form the selection panel. The final entry will be determined by a vote after all screenings are completed, with the announcement scheduled by late Sept. According to FFI president Firdausul Hasan, the organization has overseen this selection process in India since 1957. "That year, 'Mother India' was the Indian entry," Hasan noted. The Mehboob Khan film starring Nargis and Sunil Dutt had reached the final five in the Best Foreign Film category. "Since 1957, there have been two occasions—2019 and 2021—when the jury met in Kolkata. The first was in 2019, chaired by actor-director Aparna Sen. The second was in 2021, with director Shaji Karun as jury chairman," Hasan added. In 2019, 'Gully Boy' was chosen as India's official Oscar entry, while in 2021, "Koozhangal" (Pebbles) was selected. On both occasions, the jury convened at Bijoli Theatre for screenings and deliberations. "This year, we plan to hold the meeting at one of Kolkata's multiplexes," he said. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Gold Rates Today in Kolkata | Silver Rates Today in Kolkata All applicants must pay Rs 1,25,000 plus GST to FFI for their films to be considered and screened by the jury. "We encourage more filmmakers to participate in the selection process for India's entry this year," Hasan said. When asked if the fee is prohibitive for regional cinema, he explained, "It is necessary to cover logistical expenses." According to the guidelines, eligible films must be released in India between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. Each film must have a public theatrical run of at least seven consecutive days in a commercial cinema for the benefit of the producer and exhibitor. The Academy also permits films to qualify if they are theatrically exhibited outside their country of origin (excluding the USA and its territories) for at least seven days with paid admission. Eligible entries must have at least 60% of their content in a local Indian language or dialect. Among other things, submissions must also include a list and synopsis of artists and technicians, an English-subtitled version, details of film festival entries or awards received, and a website or page for the film. Films unreleased as of September 10 this year but seeking Oscar consideration must submit an undertaking and confirmation from the production and distribution company that the film will be released for at least seven days in a theatre before the deadline. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Oscar submission entries from Aug 15-Sep 10, movies should have 'Indianness': FFI
Representative Image Synopsis The Film Federation of India (FFI) has announced the submission window for Indian films vying for Oscar consideration, running from August 15 to September 10. Eligible films must have a week-long theatrical run and embody "Indianness." The final selection, determined by a jury vote, will be revealed on September 28. Mumbai: The Film Federation of India (FFI) on Tuesday announced that the process of submission of movies for India's entry to Oscars this year will be from August 15 to September 10. ADVERTISEMENT The eligible entries should have a theatrical run of at least a week and have the theme of "Indianness", it said. "This is an important year for the Film Federation of India, this is the 75th year. It was formed in 1951 and this is the 98th Oscar year and we've been doing the procedure of Oscar since 1957," FFI president Firdausul Hasan said. "We've been authorised by the academy to select one film from India that will represent our country in Oscar. So, the first film that we sent was 'Mother India', and the last film in 2024 was 'Laapataa Ladies'," he told reporters final entry from India will be decided by a vote after all the screenings are done and will be announced on September 28."Mostly, films should've Indianness in it, and it should be a film which is idea-driven and not content-driven. Earlier, star-driven films were made, we would see who features in the film, and then decide whether we want to watch it or not," Hasan said. ADVERTISEMENT "The FFI will provide all the help to the producers to have a smooth, democratic and transparent nomination process. We welcome more and more films to participate in the run to get nominated as India's entry into Oscars this year," Hasan FFI, which is the parent body of the all the leading film associations of India, will nominate the chairman of the jury along with senior qualified people from various creative fields - from acting to directing, producing to costume, music, playback singer, sound recordist, and editing, to form a 25-member jury, according to the protocol of the Oscar Academy. ADVERTISEMENT "It should be Indian origin film and about 90 per cent film should be shot in India, and the film should've Indianness. We've tried to cover every field while appointing the (jury) person. The person should be well-known, should have good experience, and must be a National award-winner," Hasan content of the films must be 60 per cent in local dialect in any of the Indian languages. They should also have the proof of release with a minimum of one week run in theatres in India. ADVERTISEMENT In addition to this, details of film festival entries or awards received for the film and payment of Rs.1,25,000 plus GST will be charged during the submission which are unreleased as of September 10, which is the last date of entry, and wish to apply for the Oscar entry will have to submit an undertaking and confirmation from the production and distribution company that the said films will be released for minimum of 7 days in theatres before the deadline of September, 30, the FFI said in a press statement. ADVERTISEMENT Speaking of the support from the government for the Oscar campaign, Hasan said they've often sought financial assistance."We often appeal to the government for support. We had a meeting with NFDC a few months ago, and they will be sending two-three films to Oscars this year, they're working on it," he said. Last year, Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies" was chosen to represent India at the 97th Academy Awards but failed to make it to the shortlist. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oscar submission entries from Aug 15-Sep 10, movies should have 'Indianness': FFI
Mumbai: The Film Federation of India (FFI) on Tuesday announced that the process of submission of movies for India's entry to Oscars this year will be from August 15 to September 10. The eligible entries should have a theatrical run of at least a week and have the theme of "Indianness", it said. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program "This is an important year for the Film Federation of India, this is the 75th year. It was formed in 1951 and this is the 98th Oscar year and we've been doing the procedure of Oscar since 1957," FFI president Firdausul Hasan said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo "We've been authorised by the academy to select one film from India that will represent our country in Oscar. So, the first film that we sent was 'Mother India', and the last film in 2024 was 'Laapataa Ladies'," he told reporters here. The final entry from India will be decided by a vote after all the screenings are done and will be announced on September 28. Live Events "Mostly, films should've Indianness in it, and it should be a film which is idea-driven and not content-driven. Earlier, star-driven films were made, we would see who features in the film, and then decide whether we want to watch it or not," Hasan said. "The FFI will provide all the help to the producers to have a smooth, democratic and transparent nomination process. We welcome more and more films to participate in the run to get nominated as India's entry into Oscars this year," Hasan said. The FFI, which is the parent body of the all the leading film associations of India, will nominate the chairman of the jury along with senior qualified people from various creative fields - from acting to directing, producing to costume, music, playback singer, sound recordist, and editing, to form a 25-member jury, according to the protocol of the Oscar Academy. "It should be Indian origin film and about 90 per cent film should be shot in India, and the film should've Indianness. We've tried to cover every field while appointing the (jury) person. The person should be well-known, should have good experience, and must be a National award-winner," Hasan said. The content of the films must be 60 per cent in local dialect in any of the Indian languages. They should also have the proof of release with a minimum of one week run in theatres in India. In addition to this, details of film festival entries or awards received for the film and payment of Rs.1,25,000 plus GST will be charged during the submission procedure. Films which are unreleased as of September 10, which is the last date of entry, and wish to apply for the Oscar entry will have to submit an undertaking and confirmation from the production and distribution company that the said films will be released for minimum of 7 days in theatres before the deadline of September, 30, the FFI said in a press statement. Speaking of the support from the government for the Oscar campaign, Hasan said they've often sought financial assistance. "We often appeal to the government for support. We had a meeting with NFDC a few months ago, and they will be sending two-three films to Oscars this year, they're working on it," he said. Last year, Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies" was chosen to represent India at the 97th Academy Awards but failed to make it to the shortlist. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
India.com
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Shah Rukh Khan, this superstar was supposed to feature with Aishwarya Rai in iconic scene of..., he is...
In the early 2000s, a film arrived that blended grandeur, emotion, and star power like never before. With a magnetic lead pair whose chemistry lit up the screen, the story unfolded across generations, bound by love, duty, and heartbreak. Supported by some of the industry's most iconic performers, this cinematic saga became more than just a film, it became an emotion for its audience. Released in 2002, the movie didn't just offer a narrative but created unforgettable moments, dialogues, and visuals that still resonate. The 2002 Iconic Film Devdas Here we are talking about drama romance 'Devdas,' which is counted among iconic films and its evergreen songs are hummed by people of every generation. Shah Rukh and Aishwarya left their mark with their sizzling chemistry in the film. Especially in the song More Piya. However, the surprising thing is that in one of the most beautiful scenes of that song, Aishwarya was with Salman Khan and not SRK. How Salman Khan Became Part Of Devdas Salman Khan was present on the sets of Devdas even after his break-up with Aishwarya Rai. After acting in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, an intense and turbulent relationship began between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Bollywood film critic Anupama Chopra has mentioned an incident that happened on the sets involving Salman and Aishwarya in her book King of Bollywood: Shahrukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema. In her book, Anupama said that on the day Shah Rukh and Aishwarya were shooting for the song 'More Piya,' Salman was present on the set. In one scene, 'Devdas' had to remove a thorn from 'Paro's' feet. It was a romantic scene, which was filmed very beautifully. This particular shot was a close-up shot, in which the faces of both the stars were not visible. When Shah Rukh and Aishwarya were shooting this scene, Salman went ahead and started showing Shah Rukh how to do it. Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan's Last On-Screen Appearance Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali kept the camera rolling while Salman was removing the thorn from Aishwarya aka 'Paro's' feet. The moment was adorable as it was the last time the ex-couple of Bollywood was together on the sets. Meanwhile, a close-up shot of Salman and Aishwarya made it to the final cut of the film and it was the last time they were seen together on screen, albeit for a few seconds of the song. Devdas was selected as India's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 75th Academy Awards. It was picked by the Film Federation of India (FFI) instead of the fantasy movie Agni Varsha, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, Mondo Meyer Upakhyan, Saanjhbatir Roopkathara, Kannathil Muthamittal, and The Legend of Bhagat Singh.
