Hansal Mehta takes oblique dig at Vivek Agnihotri after Oscars eligibility listing | Bollywood

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Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Twitter amplified a submit explaining how the 301 movies that are eligible for the Oscars are usually not the identical because the shortlisted nominations. He seemingly took a sly dig at The Kashmir Information director Vivek Agnihotri who was noticed celebrating after his movie made it to the listing of eligible movies. The ultimate nominations for Oscars will likely be introduced on January 24. (Additionally learn: The Kashmir Information, RRR, Gangubai, Kantara eligible for Oscar nominations, Vivek Agnihotri breaks right into a celebration)

Hansal re-tweeted a submit which learn, “Let me make this clear - that filmmaker who's claiming his divisive movie has been “shortlisted” for the Oscars is LYING. His movie has solely certified for the Oscars. Any movie can qualify if it has a restricted run in LA.” The submit is shared by New York-based columnist-writer, Aseem Chhabra.

Reacting to it, Hansal wrote sarcastically in a tweet, “You're a genocide denying anti-national.” His phrases appear to be aiming in direction of Vivek, who is usually see calling individuals who criticised The Kashmir Information, as ‘anti-national.’

Hansal Mehta on movies eligible for Oscars.

Earlier within the day, Vivek expressed happiness as his movie is now eligible for Oscars. He wished all movies the most effective and known as it a "nice 12 months for Indian cinema”. He tweeted, “#PallaviJoshi #MithunChakraborty @DarshanKumaar @AnupamPKher are all shortlisted for greatest actor classes. It’s only the start. A protracted lengthy street forward. Please bless all of them.”

Chatting with information company ANI, Anupam Kher starred in The Kashmir Information, mentioned, "The Kashmir Information being shortlisted on the Oscars is an achievement in itself, it is too early to have fun. This tragedy was saved hidden for 32 years and after 32 years when this movie was launched, the world welcomed it but additionally there have been lots of people who commented rather a lot about it. Not solely the movie is shortlisted however I'm additionally shortlisted for the Finest Actor award. It is a humbling and wonderful feeling. 4 extra movies are shortlisted from India. I want all of them the most effective and congratulations."

Different movies from India, RRR, Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, Rishab Shetty's Kannada movie Kantara and India's official Oscar entry Chhello Present (Final Movie Present), have additionally been named within the listing of eligible movies. Marathi movies Me Vasantrao and Tujhya Sathi Kahi Hello, R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Impact, Iravin Nizhal and Kannada film Vikrant Rona are additionally on the listing. Documentaries All That Breathes by Shaunak Sen and Kartiki Gonsalves' The Elephant Whisperers have been named as effectively. The listing was launched by The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Tuesday.

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