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Hansal Mehta Rejects FFI Jury Role, Critiques ‘Pressure’ in Film Selection Process Amid Technical Dispute

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Mumbai, India – In a spirited response to criticism from Film Federation of India (FFI) chairman Jahnu Barua, filmmaker Hansal Mehta has openly expressed his discontent over comments made about the technical aspects of the film “All We Imagine As Light.” Mehta’s remarks came after Barua’s assessment of the film as “very poor technically” was published in a recent interview with a local newspaper. Taking to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Mehta countered a user’s surprise at Barua’s harsh critique, suggesting an underlying dissatisfaction with the selection process for jury members … Read more

Oscars Controversy Ignites as ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Misses Nomination, FFI Jury Defends Decision Amid Industry Backlash

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Mumbai, India — The film “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao and represented by India for the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, recently failed to make the shortlist, triggering widespread criticism and debate within the industry. Leading figures including filmmaker Hansal Mehta and musician Ricky Kej publicly questioned the selection process managed by the Film Federation of India (FFI). Jahnu Barua, head of the FFI jury and a prominent figure in the film industry, addressed these criticisms in a recent interview. He described the backlash as both “unfortunate and uncalled for,” emphasizing the rigorous and … Read more