‘I am thrilled, but not surprised. It’s a bold and deserving choice. Sending Homebound to the Oscars is a statement,’ said Netflix’s Kaala Paani fame Mahadev Singh.
‘An all-male film wasn’t sitting well with me. But, the female characters aren’t shoehorned into the film for inclusivity. They're distinct characters with agency,' said Ghaywan.
The movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment with several Indian celebrities and actors in attendance. Ghaywan’s directorial debut 'Masaan' was also at the Cannes in 2015.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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