The background so far: Filmmaker Bhavna Talwar thinks her film 'Dharm' was given the boot because some jury members were biased towards 'Eklavya - The Royal Guard' director Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Talwar has taken the matter to court and the issue will only be resolved on October 10. But does either film deserve to be sent to the Oscars?Should the Tamil film 'Paruthiveeran' - which won the Best Indian Film award at the Osian's-Cinefan film festival in July - have been selected? Did the hockey-playing damsels of 'Chak De India' stand a better chance of triumphing at the Kodak Theatre finale on February 24, 2008. Or would Mani Ratnam's 'Guru' have gone all the way.
Is there no film this year which can compare to 'Lagaan' and 'Salaam Bombay'?
You decide. If your choice is not on this list (but eligible for the Oscar awards next year), write to me at toeknee@gmail.com or leave a comment on this post. And do participate in the poll.
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honestly, can't take a call, because havent seen enough indian cinema this year. Of the ones you have listed, i have watched only four!, which doesnt give me any right to participate in the poll...:p But I believe in the old oscar vs desi awards-argument. = why do we have to constantly look towards the west for legitimacy? as long as we are happy that our cinema is becoming more dynamic and exciting, IMHO, that should be enough. wotsay?
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