‘Laapataa Ladies’ was selected by the FFI as India’s official entry to the Oscars in September. Hindi film ‘Santosh’, which is the United Kingdom’s entry to the Academy, was shortlisted
Back in September, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ was selected by the Film Federation of India as India’s official entry. The Kiran Rao directorial was chosen among 29 films that were submitted including Malayalam films ‘Aattam’, ‘Ullozhukku’ and ‘All We Imagine As Light’, Tamil flicks ‘Vaazhai’ and ‘Thangalaan’, Hindi film ‘Srikanth’
Oscar winner and team made more than 50 versions of 'Naatu Naatu'
The lyricist wrote most of the song in 45 minutes
Oscar audience tends to be a bit reserved, said the Emmy-winning choreographer
Interview/'The Elephant Whisperers' director Gonsalves and producer Monga
The Oscar-winning documentary has put the spotlight on elephant caretaker community
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