The Aamir Khan starrer Rang DE Basanti has been chosen as India’s entry for the Oscars. The decision was made by the Film Federation of India (FFI) and announced earlier today (25th September 2006).
The list of films to be considered was huge, in comparison with previous years, but the outcome was never in doubt.
“We are all very, very happy,” said an elated UTV CEO Ronnie Screwvala. “I am sure the jury had a tough time making the decision but we are all very glad that it has happened.”
Rang De Basanti will now be given a mainline release in the US between December and February, and the film’s main star – Aamir Khan, is being asked to help.
Other films in contention for this years selection were, ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Krrish’, ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, ‘Corporate’ and ‘Yun Hota to Kya Hota’.
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