Among the contenders to represent
India at the Oscars this time, are the three films; Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,
Ship of Theseus and Lunchbox.
The decision between the three films that belong to different genres will be announced by 22nd September.
Oscar committee more than once has said that they prefer films rooted in culture and country's ethos.
Reading up history, we observe that
India has reached the Top 5 position at the Oscars only twice in 100
years of cinema with Mother India and Lagaan. Both these films were
based on human triumph.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a story of
human triumph and how he doesn't lose hope. While its an India film at
core as it applauds an Indian hero in spirit, it appeals to all
universally.
Mother India, Lagaan and BMB are also are hugely commercially successful films.
Most film makers believe that this
year's choice should be the commercially successful and critically
acclaimed movie that touched all hearts, BMB.
With about 160 countries fighting the
race with one film each, India’s final choice of film being the film
based on human triumph, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag stands a better chance to
make it in the top 5 list.
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When we checked with Rakeysh
Omprakash Mehra on this he said, "I was not aware of this fact. For me
what ever the honourable jury decides is acceptable".
