Oscars

Shashi Tharoor calls Hindi film 'Santosh' UK's Oscar entry 'astonishing'; mixed reactions follow

'How utterly astonishing that a Hindi language film with an Indian cast is the UK‘s official entry for the Oscars! Guess we should be rooting for it too,' the senior Congress leader said.

29 September 2024, 13:28 IST

Shashi Tharoor calls Hindi film 'Santosh' UK's Oscar entry 'astonishing'; mixed reactions follow

29 September 2024, 13:28 IST

'Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter on controversial FFI Oscar citation: Would like to give them benefit of doubt

The 13-member all-male jury of FFI, the body which selects India's entry in the international film category every year, drew ridicule online for their citation for the Kiran Rao directorial. Many on social media said the brief went against the message the film was trying to convey.

24 September 2024, 13:45 IST

'Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter on controversial FFI Oscar citation: Would like to give them benefit of doubt

24 September 2024, 13:45 IST

5 movies like 'Laapataa Ladies' that will touch your heart

The Film Federation of India announced on Monday that Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', a light-hearted satire on patriarchy, has been selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars, chosen from a list of 29 films. Here are five films that, much like Kiran Rao’s heartwarming directorial, capture the spirit of female friendships, playful mischief, and the excitement of unexpected adventures.

24 September 2024, 05:15 IST

5 movies like 'Laapataa Ladies' that will touch your heart

24 September 2024, 05:15 IST

Film body's 'Laapataa Ladies' citation kicks up social media storm

Filmmaker and poet Leena Manimekalai tore into the citation saying, 'Tongue-in-cheek dedication to all women who can now happily desire to be home-makers as well as rebel and be entrepreneurially inclined'.

23 September 2024, 22:21 IST

Film body's 'Laapataa Ladies' citation kicks up social media storm

23 September 2024, 22:21 IST

Film Federation of India’s Oscar chauvinistic citation for 'Laapataa Ladies' kicks up storm

'Indian women are a strange mixture of submission and dominance. Well-defined, powerful characters in one world, 'Laapataa Ladies' (Hindi) captures this diversity perfectly, though in a semi-idyllic world and in a tongue-in-cheek way,' the citation read.

23 September 2024, 16:39 IST

Film Federation of India’s Oscar chauvinistic citation for 'Laapataa Ladies' kicks up storm

23 September 2024, 16:39 IST

Aamir Khan celebrates Kiran Rao’s 'Laapata Ladies' Oscar entry

With previous Oscar nominations for 'Lagaan' and 'Taare Zameen Par', Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', produced under Aamir Khan Productions, has now joined the ranks of Oscar contenders.

23 September 2024, 12:51 IST

Aamir Khan celebrates Kiran Rao’s 'Laapata Ladies' Oscar entry

23 September 2024, 12:51 IST

'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

The Hindi film, a light-hearted satire on patriarchy, was chosen from a list of 29 films, including Bollywood hit 'Animal', Malayalam National Award winner 'Aattam' and Cannes winner 'All We Imagine As Light'.

23 September 2024, 07:26 IST

'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

23 September 2024, 07:26 IST

Don't think about end result but fingers crossed: Payal Kapadia on taking 'All We Imagine As Light' to Oscars

The film follows Prabha (Kusruti), a Mumbai nurse whose life is thrown in disarray when she receives a rice cooker from her estranged husband.

20 September 2024, 11:42 IST

Don't think about end result but fingers crossed: Payal Kapadia on taking 'All We Imagine As Light' to Oscars

20 September 2024, 11:42 IST

Al Pacino explains awkward Oscars moment presenting best picture

Instead of the typical lead-up to the most important announcement of the night, Pacino omitted the customary “And the Oscar goes to” followed by a dramatic pause, instead opening the envelope and proclaiming - "And my eyes see Oppenheimer".

12 March 2024, 03:24 IST

Al Pacino explains awkward Oscars moment presenting best picture

12 March 2024, 03:24 IST

Bold outfits at the Vanity Fair’s post-Oscars party

After the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, the Vanity Fair's post-Oscars party is the place where the real fun begins. Celebrities, socialites, and fashionistas let loose and often take bold fashion choices that leave everyone talking. Here we list some of the daring outfits worn by the celebrities that stole the show, turning heads and making many eyebrows raise in astonishment.

11 March 2024, 17:07 IST

Bold outfits at the Vanity Fair’s post-Oscars party

11 March 2024, 17:07 IST