'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' in Oscars Race?
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,September 20 2013]
Reading up history, we observe that India has reached the Top 5 position at the Oscars only twice in 100 years of cinema with ÂMother India and ÂLagaanÂ. Both these films were based on human triumph.
Looking up the current cine scenario, among the contenders to represent India at the Oscars this time, are the three films; ÂBhaag Milkha BhaagÂ, ÂShip of Theseus and ÂThe LunchboxÂ.
According to IndiaGlitz sources, the decision between the three films that belong to different genres will be announced by 22nd September. It can be noted that the Oscar committee more than once has said that they prefer films rooted in culture and country's ethos.
ÂBhaag Milkha Bhaag is a story of human triumph and how he doesn't lose hope. While itÂs an India film at core as it applauds an Indian hero in spirit, it appeals to all universally.
ÂMother IndiaÂ, ÂLagaan and BMB are also are hugely commercially successful films.
With this view, 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, IndiaÂs final choice of film being the film based on human triumph, ÂBhaag Milkha Bhaag stands a better chance to make it in the top 5 list.
When we checked with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on this he said, I was not aware of this fact. For me whatever the honourable jury decides is acceptable.