'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' and 'The Kerala Story' among the contenders for Oscars 2024

After the historic win for Indian cinema with films like RRR and The Elephant Whisperers at the Oscars this year, more names from the country are being sent to the academy members. A report by Hindustan Times says that Karan Johar’s ‘ _Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'_ and Vipul Shah’s ‘ _The Kerala Story_’ among the contenders. The academy has received 22 names so far that also includes Nandita Das’ ‘Zwigato’ and Anil Sharma’s ‘ _Gadar 2_’. A source told the publication, “Some of the films, which have been sent to the Film Federation of India for Oscar selection, include names such as Anant Mahadevan’s T_he Storyteller (Hindi), Music School (Hindi), Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway (Hindi), 12th Fail (Hindi), Viduthalai Part 1 (Tamil), Ghoomer (Hindi)_, and Dasara (Telugu).” It added, “The list might have additions such as Vaalvi (Marathi), Gadar 2 (Hindi), Ab Toh Sab Bhagwan Bharose (Hindi), and Baap Lyok (Marathi). We have received their application, but are waiting for the fees.” On movies’ screening The screening started yesterday and would take a week as there is a huge pool of films to be watched and then they will decide. We can expect an announcement about the official entry from India next week. **Oscars 2023** Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was attending as a presenter. She is the third Indian to present an Oscar after Persis Khambatta and Priyanka Chopra. The Dolby Theatre reverberated with “Natu Natu” as singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performed the viral track. Padukone introduced the performance, “Do you know how to Naatu? You are about to.” “We’re blessed that #RRRMovie is the first feature film to bring INDIA’s first ever #Oscar in the Best Song Category with #NaatuNaatu! No words can describe this surreal moment,” tweeted Team RRR after winning the award.