Academy Awards
65 Countries in Competition for 2009 Foreign Language Film Oscar
Sixty-five countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 82nd Academy Awards
Indian crew of ‘Kavi’ to attend Oscars
The Indian crew of Oscar-nominated film "Kavi" have finally got sponsored tickets to attend the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 19-minute "Kavi" has been made by American director Gregg Helvey. The film, which is in Hindi, tells the story of a young boy who wants to play cricket and go to school, but is forced to work in a brick kiln. It has been nominated in the Short Film (Live Action) category at the upcoming 82nd annual Academy Awards that will be held March 7.
Hindi Film Kavi in Oscar Race, Rahman Out
American director Gregg Helvey's Hindi film Kavi, has been nominated in the Short Film category at the 82nd annual Academy Awards.
Harishchandrachi Factory Out of Oscar Race
India’s official entry to the Oscars Harishchandrachi Factory has been voted out in the Foreign Language Film category. Nine films will advance to the next round of voting for the 82nd Academy Awards. Sixty-five films had originally qualified in the category.
A R Rahman song in Oscar Race
Music maestro A.R. Rahman’s song “Na Na” from “Couples Retreat” has been shortlisted for nomination in Original Song category for the 82nd Academy Awards, according to a PTI report. This song marks his first venture into mainstream Hollywood.
