The film is competing in two prestigious categories: Best Original Song for the soulful track "Ishq Walla Daku" and Best Original Score, composed by renowned music maestro Bickram Ghosh.
New Delhi [India], December 7: Indian cinema shines on the global stage with Band of Maharajas, a musical film directed by Girish Malik. The film, featuring Shraddha Pandey, Bickram Ghosh, and Kuwarjeet Singh, has been declared eligible for the prestigious Oscars in two categories.
With 'Laapataa Ladies' being India's official entry to the Oscars, Deshpande is hopeful that the prestigious award can finally come to the country next year.
Emmy Award-winning TV host, writer, producer and comedian, Conan O'Brien will be the sole host for the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, reported Deadline.
The United Kingdom has chosen Santosh, an Indian police procedural directed by Sandhya Suri, as its official entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature category, according to The Hollywood Reporter.