Koozhangal beats Sardar Udham in the Academy Awards Race

Vicky Kaushal .starrer Sardar Udham Singh which is directed by Shoojit Sircar is out of the race to become India’s official entry to the Oscars. The Tamil film Koozhangal is the official selection. After the declaration, jury members explain why Sardar Udham, one of the most famous films was not selected. Indraadip Dasgupta, who was part of the jury, reasoned the film portrays out hatred towards the British.

Dasgupta said Sardar Udham is a little lengthy and harps on the Jallianwala Bagh incident. It is an honest effort to make a lavish film on an unsung hero of the Indian freedom struggle. Dasgupta further said, But in the process, it again projects our hatred towards the British. In this era of globalization, it is not fair to hold on to this hatred.