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Barack Obama's Top Films Of 2024 Includes Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light

ABP News

Former US President Barack Obama is quite fond of movies. Taking to X, Obama shared his favourite films list and Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' tops his list. The post he shared read, "Barack Obama's favourite movies of 2024--All We Imagine as Light, Conclave, The Piano Lesson, The Promised Land, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Dune: Part …

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After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

ABP News

Looks like some filmmakers were not impressed with India's official entry for Oscars 2021 'Laapataa Ladies'. After Ricky Kej and Hansal Mehta, 'Udaan' fame Vikramaditya Motwane expressed his disappointment at Kiran Rao's film as Film Federation's first choice for entry at Oscars. When Motwane was asked why he did not think 'Laapataa Ladies' was the best fit for India's official …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

Reviews of ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 2’

The Hindu

Around Tinsel Town >> ‘God of Tabla’ Zakir Hussain passes away Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Here are a few highlights from the festival: > Walter Salles’s ‘I’m Still Here’ speaks to the current times > Ann Hui: A career spanning independent cinema to the …

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4 days, 20 hours ago

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race

Deccan Chronicle

The Oscar run of Laapataa Ladies is over! Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan’s movie was India’s official entry in the Best Foreign Language Film Category for the 97th Academy Awards, but didn’t make it to the final shortlist. As soon as it became clear that Laapataa Ladies didn’t make it to the list, the debate whether the Film Federation of …

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5 days ago

FFI Jury Head Responds To Laapataa Ladies Oscars Controversy, Calls Payal Kapadia's Film 'Technically Poor'

ABP News

After Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, exited the Oscars race, social media erupted with criticism. FFI Jury head responds to criticism after Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and musician Ricky Kej were among those questioning the Film Federation of India’s decision, …

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5 days, 5 hours ago

Aamir Khan Productions Reacts To Laapataa Ladies' Elimination From Oscars 2025 Race

ABP News

The producers of 'Laapataa Ladies'—Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions—have shared their response to the film’s exit from the Oscars 2025 race. Aamir Khan Productions' statement In a heartfelt statement, Aamir Khan Productions said, “Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely …

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Aamir Khan Productions breaks silence over ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Oscars 2025 snub

The Hindu

Aamir Khan Productions has issued an official statement following the exclusion of Laapataa Ladies from the Oscars 2025 shortlist for Best International Feature Film. In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions expressed disappointment but maintained a tone of gratitude: “Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

Netizens Slam FFI As Laapataa Ladies Crashes Out Of Oscars Race, Say All We Imagine As Light Had Better Chance

ABP News

India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars, Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’, has failed to make it to the Academy’s shortlist. This announcement, made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, sparked frustration among cinephiles and reignited criticism of the Film Federation of India’s selection process. The ones who are there now …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

Hansal Mehta, Ricky Kej Take A Dig At FFI's Film Choices Over Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Exit

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Director Hansal Mehta criticised the Film Federation of India after the Academy failed to shortlist Laapataa Ladies for the 2025 Oscars. The Kiran Rao film had been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category, but it was revealed on Tuesday that it did not make to the shortlist. Sharing the list of shortlisted films for the …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

Oscars 2025: FFI lampooned for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ debacle as India misses out yet again

The Hindu

Once again, the Film Federation of India finds itself in the crosshairs of national ire. The recent announcement of the 15 films shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars sparked outrage among cinephiles, critics, and filmmakers in India when Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies failed to make the cut. year… pic.twitter.com/iWGpSXY1KD — Ricky Kej December 18, …

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5 days, 12 hours ago

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

Deccan Chronicle

"Laapataa Ladies", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi film, directed by Kiran Rao, is not part of the shortlist of 15 features that will be vying for a spot in the final five, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Hansal Mehta slams Film Federation's 'wrong choice' after Laapataa Ladies Oscars snub

India Today

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta criticised the Film Federation of India for its selection of films for the Oscars after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies—India's official entry for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards—failed to secure a nomination. Sharing a screenshot of all shortlisted films in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, Hansal Mehta wrote on X, …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Aamir Khan Productions reacts to Laapataa Ladies losing out at Oscar Best International Film shortlist

India TV News

2024's Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, was India's official entry to the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film category. However, this list didn't have the name of Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies in the shortlist of the Best International Feature Film category. Produced under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions, Kindling Pictures, and Jio Studios, Laapataa …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

The Hindu

‘Laapataa Ladies’, India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. In September, the Film Federation of India unanimously chose "Laapataa Ladies" as India's official entry to the Oscars from a list of 29 films, including Bollywood hit "Animal", Malayalam National Award winner "Aattam" and Cannes winner "All We …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Aamir Khan is ready for his next act

CNN

London, UK CNN — In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. All of that really made me feel horrible about myself and how I’d conducted my life.” “I’m quite an extreme person,” he added, “so I was like, ‘OK, ‘I’m done with films now.’” Khan still had half a film left to shoot, which …

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3 weeks ago

Review: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Challenges Traditional Film Criticism

The Hindu

Published : Dec 02, 2024 16:48 IST - 12 MINS READ Sometime in late November, you can feel Mumbai entering winter. FFI president Ravi Kottarakara commented: “The jury said they were watching a European film taking place in India, not an Indian film taking place in India.” This comment created debate, with people coming to the film’s defence, making a …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

India Still Awaits Its First Oscar in Best Foreign Feature Film; Only 3 Out of 58 Entries Have Come Close

ABP News

New Delhi: India's official entry at the Oscars every year is a grand affair. As Kiran Rao's film wins appreciation once again, it is interesting to know that of the many movie entries that the Film Federation of India has sent to the Academy, very few have in fact been nominated for the Best International Feature Film award category. Indian …

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3 months ago

Aamir Khan's Statement On Laapataa Ladies Going To Oscars 2025 As India Official Entry

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Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has reacted to the selection of Kiran Rao's ‘Laapataa Ladies’ as India's official entry for Oscars 2025. Aamir Khan on Laapataa Ladies selection In his statement, Aamir Khan thanked the selection committee of the Film Federation of India and said he is proud of Kiran Rao. I would like to thank …

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4 months, 1 week ago

FFI Announces The Opening Of The Applications To Choose Entry From India For 97th Academy Awards - Oscars.

Deccan Chronicle

The executive committee of the Film Federation of India, the parent body of the all the leading film associations of India, in its managing committee meeting has announced the opening of applications for receiving the films for India's entry to Oscars this year. The President of the FFI, Shri Ravi Kottarakara will announce the name of the CHAIRMAN OF THE …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Oscar 2024 | South cinema’s global ambitions

The Hindu

The name Samikannu Vincent might not ring a bell among contemporary filmmakers, but his century-old methods to bring the magic of motion pictures to people, certainly would. “Such small films can dream of visibility in the country only by winning something overseas.” The film was India’s official entry for the 2022 Oscars and though Vinothraj had a fair idea about …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Tovino Thomas-starrer 2018 becomes India's official entry for Oscars 2024

India TV News

Tovino Thomas-starrer survival drama flick 2018 has added one more feature to its cap. After its successful stint at the box office, the film has now been selected to represent India as the country’s official entry at the 96th Academy Awards. Earlier, the Film Federation of India also shared the good news that 2018 has been selected to represent India …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Malayalam Film 2018 Is India's Official Entry for Oscars 2024

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Multi-starrer survival drama "2018-Everyone is a Hero," based on the Kerala floods that year is India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2024, the Film Federation of India announced here on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, Girish Kasaravalli, noted filmmaker and chairman of the selection committee announced that the Malayalam movie has been picked for its very relevant theme …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Federal budget 2023: Billionaire Andrew Forrest a likely budget winner with green hydrogen subsidies

ABC

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest believes a $2 billion federal funding injection to help accelerate Australia's green hydrogen industry will be just the start, as his company positions to tap into the likely subsidy. Key points: The federal budget includes $2 billion to accelerate the green hydrogen industry Industry wants money delivered via a subsidy, like the United States Big players …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Sun Cable: Why Australia's two richest men are battling to control an unbuilt solar farm

ABC

Gordon Jackson remembers the hype around Sun Cable. "When it was announced, Sun Cable was a daring idea," Victoria University energy economist Bruce Mountain told ABC News. "We hope Sun Cable goes ahead," the Barkly Regional Council's local Elliott authority chair, Bob Bagnall, says. Billed as a poster child for Australian renewable energy exports, Sun Cable's $30 billion plan to …

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Barack Obama's Top Films Of 2024 Includes Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light

After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

Reviews of ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 2’

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race

FFI Jury Head Responds To Laapataa Ladies Oscars Controversy, Calls Payal Kapadia's Film 'Technically Poor'

Aamir Khan Productions Reacts To Laapataa Ladies' Elimination From Oscars 2025 Race

Aamir Khan Productions breaks silence over ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Oscars 2025 snub

Netizens Slam FFI As Laapataa Ladies Crashes Out Of Oscars Race, Say All We Imagine As Light Had Better Chance

Hansal Mehta, Ricky Kej Take A Dig At FFI's Film Choices Over Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Exit

Oscars 2025: FFI lampooned for ‘Laapataa Ladies’ debacle as India misses out yet again

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

Hansal Mehta slams Film Federation's 'wrong choice' after Laapataa Ladies Oscars snub

Aamir Khan Productions reacts to Laapataa Ladies losing out at Oscar Best International Film shortlist

India's official entry 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscars 2025 race

Aamir Khan is ready for his next act

Review: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Challenges Traditional Film Criticism

India Still Awaits Its First Oscar in Best Foreign Feature Film; Only 3 Out of 58 Entries Have Come Close

Aamir Khan's Statement On Laapataa Ladies Going To Oscars 2025 As India Official Entry

FFI Announces The Opening Of The Applications To Choose Entry From India For 97th Academy Awards - Oscars.

Oscar 2024 | South cinema’s global ambitions

Tovino Thomas-starrer 2018 becomes India's official entry for Oscars 2024

Malayalam Film 2018 Is India's Official Entry for Oscars 2024

Federal budget 2023: Billionaire Andrew Forrest a likely budget winner with green hydrogen subsidies

Sun Cable: Why Australia's two richest men are battling to control an unbuilt solar farm