The 92nd Academy Awards will be announced February 9, 2020. 'Mother India' (1958) and 'Salaam Bombay' (1989) are the other two Indian movies to have made it to the top five.Īssamese film 'Village Rockstars', directed by Rima Das, was India's official submission to the Oscars last year. The last film from India that made it to the final five in the Best Foreign Film category list was Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Lagaan' in 2001. We are happy that the whole nation has chosen our film and it is very exciting,' the actor said.

Varma, whose portrayal of perceptive and enterprising Moeen in the film earned him critical acclaim, said getting selected for the Academy Awards is a big deal. Writer Reema Kagti said that the team is 'thrilled' with the selection. It is great that this film will be representing us,' Amruta told PTI. I am sure it will resonate and touch the hearts of everyone. 'The subject, the making of the films is so universal. “My first film 'Shwaas' was also India's entry to the Oscar and now 'Gully Boy'. 'Woweeeeeeeee! That is just the best Saturday evening news!' she tweeted.Īmruta, who played Murad's (Ranveer's character in the film) mother Razia Ahmed, said she is overwhelmed. Kalki also expressed her excitement on the movie's Oscar selection. Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya & cast, crew and hip hop crew,' he wrote. Now, India has selected Gully Boy by Zoya Akhtar as the country’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2020 Oscars. 'Gully Boy has been selected as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. Gully Boy is the new film that enters the Oscar nominations 2019. With the love and support of our beloved audience, we're hoping to make a significant mark on the world stage,' he said.įarhan took to Twitter to congratulate the team behind the film, which was one of the most critically-acclaimed Hindi movies of 2019.

'It ('Gully Boy') is her baby, and I am blessed to have been a part of her maverick vision.

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