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The Indian Movie Acclaimed Abroad But Snubbed at Home

State of the World from NPR

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Controversy and Representation in India's Oscar Selection

This chapter explores the contentious selection process for India's Oscar entry, focusing on the film 'Lost Ladies' by Kiran Rao. It highlights criticisms regarding international recognition, the influence of industry buzz, and debates over representation in cinema sparked by comments from an all-male jury.

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