The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has raised strong objections over the movie’s selection, alleging that it borrows heavily from the iconic gem, Cinema Paradiso (1988). What’s his take on the allegation? “Film is such a subjective medium, and it’s fair that everyone is voicing their opinions. But a lot of people haven’t seen the movie, and have prematurely jumped to conclusions. Those who have watched the movie have loved it.”

Siddharth Roy Kapur

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No Indian entry has made the nomination cut at the Oscars since Lagaan (2001). While RRR took the nation by storm upon its release, it also won hearts in the international market, owing to Rajamouli’s ambitious storytelling and grand scale. Buoyed by the appreciation coming in, the makers have submitted the magnum opus in 14 categories at the Oscars, including Best Director. Kapur views this as a positive move. “If more films are representing India, it increases our chances of bringing the Oscar back home, or at least, of bringing a nomination back home. So, we should support every Indian film that [is in the running].”

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Emotional blow to the team

Rahul Koli, one of the child actors in Chhello Show, passed away on October 2 after a four-month battle with leukemia. The actor, 10, who hailed from Hapa village near Jamnagar, played the supporting role of Manu in Pan Nalin’s Gujarati offering. His family held a prayer meeting on Monday, only days before his debut film is slated to hit the Indian screens.