India’s hopes for an Oscar nomination were dashed as Laapataa Ladies, the official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards, failed to make the shortlist. Grammy winner Ricky Kej and acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta have both expressed their disappointment, slamming the Film Federation of India’s (FFI) selection process. Kej called the choice a “wrong pick,” claiming that India is stuck in a “mainstream Bollywood bubble,” while Mehta questioned the FFI’s ability to choose Oscar-worthy films. This snub raises serious concerns about the country’s approach to global recognition and whether Bollywood is playing it too safe.
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