8 Indian films that were picked for the Oscars

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Laapataa Ladies

This year Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's official entry for Oscars. This film is a satire on patriarchy and is a must-watch for all

The Elephant Whisperers

This film is set in a 140 year old elegant camp in Tamil Nadu. A couple gives strong portrayal of how human intervention changes an animal’s life

The White Tiger

With Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao in lead, this drama film is a classic take on classism and casteism in India. Journey from poverty to an entrepreneur!

Lagaan: Once Upon A Time

Aamir Khan film Lagaan needs no introduction. Here a cricket match decides on a newly imposed land tax, intrigued and inspirational!

RRR

RRR not only was India’s entry to Oscars, it even won an Oscar for its song Naatu Naatu. The film follows story of two freedom fighters who revolt against the British Raj

All That Breathes

Directed by Shaunak Sen, this documentary drama is about two brothers who run a bird hospital. It explores on human connection with wildlife

Writing With Fire

Writing With Fire is a documentary film about journalists running a Dalit women led newspaper Khabar Lahariya. Redefining power and how!

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

Randeep Hooda’s hardwork has given the ideal results. This revolutionary film on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, has also been submitted for the Oscars

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