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<p>After receiving critical acclaim at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and making it to the prestigious shortlist as United Kingdom’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, Sandhya Suri’s <em>Santosh </em>is all set to enthral Indian audiences this January. </p></p>
<p>Praised for its gripping narrative, outstanding performances, and raw exploration of justice, gender dynamics, and social inequities in rural India, Santosh promises to be a landmark in modern cinema.</p>
<p>The film’s official synopsis sets the stage for a powerful story: “Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh, a young widow desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her late husband's job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma, a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl's brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her but her own place within it."</p>
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<p>The cast delivers unforgettable performances, led by Shahana Goswami, who embodies Santosh’s resilience and determination as she confronts institutional corruption. Sunita Rajwar shines as Inspector Sharma, portraying a fiercely determined officer who battles the realities of systemic injustice with poise and grit.</p>
<p>Director Sandhya Suri’s nuanced storytelling has received universal acclaim, with critics hailing her ability to weave a compelling narrative that resonates deeply. Reflecting on the film’s achievements, lead actress Shahana shared on social media: “So happy for the team, especially our writer-director Sandhya Suri, for this little glory of recognition for our film Santosh! How incredible to be shortlisted from amongst 85 films. Thank you to everyone who loved it, supported it, and voted for us.”</p>
<p>Santosh has already won the hearts of international audiences and critics alike, the film is poised to spark meaningful conversations upon its release in India. Its exploration of social hierarchies, gender struggles, and the quest for justice ensures it is much more than a cinematic experience - it is a call for reflection and dialogue.</p>
<p>Witness Santosh on the big screen on the 10th of January at PVR INOX Pictures, and join the conversation about justice, resilience, and the enduring power of hope.</p>


Santosh has already won the hearts of international audiences and critics alike, the film is poised to spark meaningful conversations upon its release in India. Its exploration of social hierarchies, gender struggles, and the quest for justice ensures it is much more than a cinematic experience - it is a call for reflection and dialogue.



New Delhi, India After receiving critical acclaim at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and making it to the prestigious shortlist as United Kingdom’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, Sandhya Suri’s Santosh is all set to enthral Indian audiences this January. Praised for its gripping narrative, outstanding performances, and raw exploration of justice, gender dynamics, and social inequities in rural India, Santosh promises to be a landmark in modern cinema. The film’s official synopsis sets the stage for a powerful story: “Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh, a young widow desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her late husband's job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma, a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl's brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her but her own place within it." × The cast delivers unforgettable performances, led by Shahana Goswami, who embodies Santosh’s resilience and determination as she confronts institutional corruption. Sunita Rajwar shines as Inspector Sharma, portraying a fiercely determined officer who battles the realities of systemic injustice with poise and grit. Director Sandhya Suri’s nuanced storytelling has received universal acclaim, with critics hailing her ability to weave a compelling narrative that resonates deeply. Reflecting on the film’s achievements, lead actress Shahana shared on social media: “So happy for the team, especially our writer-director Sandhya Suri, for this little glory of recognition for our film Santosh! How incredible to be shortlisted from amongst 85 films. Thank you to everyone who loved it, supported it, and voted for us.” Santosh has already won the hearts of international audiences and critics alike, the film is poised to spark meaningful conversations upon its release in India. Its exploration of social hierarchies, gender struggles, and the quest for justice ensures it is much more than a cinematic experience - it is a call for reflection and dialogue. Witness Santosh on the big screen on the 10th of January at PVR INOX Pictures, and join the conversation about justice, resilience, and the enduring power of hope.

Academy Award nominee Santosh to premiere in India in January: Read more details inside

<p>After receiving critical acclaim at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and making it to the prestigious shortlist as United Kingdom’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, Sandhya Suri’s <em>Santosh </em>is all set to enthral Indian audiences this January.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Praised for its gripping narrative, outstanding performances, and raw exploration of justice, gender dynamics, and social inequities in rural India, Santosh promises to be a landmark in modern cinema.<br />
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The film’s official synopsis sets the stage for a powerful story: “Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh, a young widow desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her late husband's job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma, a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl's brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her but her own place within it."</p>

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<p>The cast delivers unforgettable performances, led by Shahana Goswami, who embodies Santosh’s resilience and determination as she confronts institutional corruption. Sunita Rajwar shines as Inspector Sharma, portraying a fiercely determined officer who battles the realities of systemic injustice with poise and grit.</p>

<p>Director Sandhya Suri’s nuanced storytelling has received universal acclaim, with critics hailing her ability to weave a compelling narrative that resonates deeply. Reflecting on the film’s achievements, lead actress Shahana shared on social media: “So happy for the team, especially our writer-director Sandhya Suri, for this little glory of recognition for our film Santosh! How incredible to be shortlisted from amongst 85 films. Thank you to everyone who loved it, supported it, and voted for us.”</p>

<p>Santosh has already won the hearts of international audiences and critics alike, the film is poised to spark meaningful conversations upon its release in India. Its exploration of social hierarchies, gender struggles, and the quest for justice ensures it is much more than a cinematic experience - it is a call for reflection and dialogue.</p>

<p>Witness Santosh on the big screen on the 10th of January at PVR INOX Pictures, and join the conversation about justice, resilience, and the enduring power of hope.<br />
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After receiving critical acclaim at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and making it to the prestigious shortlist as United Kingdom’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, Sandhya Suri’s Santosh is all set to enthral Indian audiences this January.

After receiving critical acclaim at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and making it to the prestigious shortlist as United Kingdom’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, Sandhya Suri’s Santosh is all set to enthral Indian audiences this January. Praised for its gripping narrative, outstanding performances, and raw exploration of justice, gender dynamics, and social inequities in rural India, Santosh promises to be a landmark in modern cinema. The film’s official synopsis sets the stage for a powerful story: “Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh, a young widow desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her late husband's job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma, a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl's brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her but her own place within it." × The cast delivers unforgettable performances, led by Shahana Goswami, who embodies Santosh’s resilience and determination as she confronts institutional corruption. Sunita Rajwar shines as Inspector Sharma, portraying a fiercely determined officer who battles the realities of systemic injustice with poise and grit. Director Sandhya Suri’s nuanced storytelling has received universal acclaim, with critics hailing her ability to weave a compelling narrative that resonates deeply. Reflecting on the film’s achievements, lead actress Shahana shared on social media: “So happy for the team, especially our writer-director Sandhya Suri, for this little glory of recognition for our film Santosh! How incredible to be shortlisted from amongst 85 films. Thank you to everyone who loved it, supported it, and voted for us.” Santosh has already won the hearts of international audiences and critics alike, the film is poised to spark meaningful conversations upon its release in India. Its exploration of social hierarchies, gender struggles, and the quest for justice ensures it is much more than a cinematic experience - it is a call for reflection and dialogue. Witness Santosh on the big screen on the 10th of January at PVR INOX Pictures, and join the conversation about justice, resilience, and the enduring power of hope.

Oscars 2024 final predictions: Who will win the golden trophy

<p>Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' may not be doing well at the box office but the movie is garnering rave reviews from the western media.&nbsp;<br />
Helmed by Advait Chandan, the film is an official Hindi adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 film Forrest Gump, which starred Tom Hanks in the lead role.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laal-singh-chaddha-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-and-the-story-outshine-aamir-khan-505855">&nbsp;'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review</a></strong><br />
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Academy has also shared some praising words for Aamir Khan's movie. Along with the note, the Academy Award also shared a video from both movies.</p>

<p><strong>Opinion:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-laal-singh-chaddha-is-not-forrest-gump-and-aamir-khan-is-not-tom-hanks-a-disappointing-reimagining-506429">'Laal Singh Chaddha' is not 'Forrest Gump' and Aamir Khan is not Tom Hanks: A disappointing remake</a></p>

<p>''Forrest Gump 🤝 Laal Singh Chaddha'' the tweet reads.&nbsp;</p>

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Robert Zemeckis and Eric Roth’s sweeping story of a man who changes the world with kindness receives a faithful Indian adaptation in Advait Chandan and Atul Kulkarni’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ feat. Aamir Khan in the role made famous by Tom Hanks. <a href="https://t.co/QAcqT4yLkm">pic.twitter.com/QAcqT4yLkm</a></p>
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<p>''Robert Zemeckis and Eric Roth’s sweeping story of a man who changes the world with kindness receive a faithful Indian adaptation in Advait Chandan and Atul Kulkarni’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ feat. Aamir Khan in the role made famous by Tom Hanks.''</p>

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• Directing (Robert Zemeckis)<br />
• Film Editing (Arthur Schmidt)<br />
• Best Picture (Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, Producers)<br />
• Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth)</p>
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<p>The iconic movie,&nbsp;based on a 1986 novel by Winston Groom of the same name,&nbsp;nabbed&nbsp;13 Oscars nomination at the 67th Academy Awards and won six golden trophies.<br />
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''Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Directing (Robert Zemeckis), Film Editing (Arthur Schmidt), Best Picture (Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, Producers) Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth),'' Academy retweeted.&nbsp;<br />
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Talking about the box office, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is not performing well on the silver screens and has failed to impress the audience.<br />
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Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, ''#LaalSinghChaddha witnesses marginal growth on Day 3 - due to the weekend factor - but that's not enough... They should've scored in double digits to salvage the situation... 3-day total is way below the mark... Thu 11.70 cr, Fri 7.26 cr, Sat 9 cr. Total: ₹ 27.96 cr. #India biz.''</p>

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Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' may not be doing well at the box office but the movie is garnering rave reviews from the western media. Helmed by Advait Chandan, the film is an official Hindi adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 film Forrest Gump, which starred Tom Hanks in the lead role.

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' may not be doing well at the box office but the movie is garnering rave reviews from the western media. Helmed by Advait Chandan, the film is an official Hindi adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 film Forrest Gump, which starred Tom Hanks in the lead role. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review Academy has also shared some praising words for Aamir Khan's movie. Along with the note, the Academy Award also shared a video from both movies. Opinion: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is not 'Forrest Gump' and Aamir Khan is not Tom Hanks: A disappointing remake ''Forrest Gump 🤝 Laal Singh Chaddha'' the tweet reads. Forrest Gump 🤝 Laal Singh Chaddha Robert Zemeckis and Eric Roth’s sweeping story of a man who changes the world with kindness receives a faithful Indian adaptation in Advait Chandan and Atul Kulkarni’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ feat. Aamir Khan in the role made famous by Tom Hanks. pic.twitter.com/QAcqT4yLkm — The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 12, 2022 × ''Robert Zemeckis and Eric Roth’s sweeping story of a man who changes the world with kindness receive a faithful Indian adaptation in Advait Chandan and Atul Kulkarni’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ feat. Aamir Khan in the role made famous by Tom Hanks.'' 1994's ‘Forrest Gump’ was nominated for 13 Oscars including six wins for: • Best Actor (Tom Hanks) • Directing (Robert Zemeckis) • Film Editing (Arthur Schmidt) • Best Picture (Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, Producers) • Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth) — The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 12, 2022 × The iconic movie, based on a 1986 novel by Winston Groom of the same name, nabbed 13 Oscars nomination at the 67th Academy Awards and won six golden trophies. ''Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Directing (Robert Zemeckis), Film Editing (Arthur Schmidt), Best Picture (Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, Producers) Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth),'' Academy retweeted. Talking about the box office, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is not performing well on the silver screens and has failed to impress the audience. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, ''#LaalSinghChaddha witnesses marginal growth on Day 3 - due to the weekend factor - but that's not enough... They should've scored in double digits to salvage the situation... 3-day total is way below the mark... Thu 11.70 cr, Fri 7.26 cr, Sat 9 cr. Total: ₹ 27.96 cr. #India biz.''

The Academy hails Aamir's 'Laal Singh Chaddha', calls it 'faithful Indian adaptation'

<p>The 18th year of Oscars' 'Night Before'&nbsp;is returning with a bang with the creme de la creme of the Hollywood film fraternity scheduled to attend the invite-only event on coming Saturday.<br />
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The exclusive gala evening on will benefit the Motion Picture &amp; Television Fund. As per the news agency, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lopez are among the top celebrities who have signed up as host committee members for this year's event.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/oscars-2020-let-there-be-light-279028">Some films get snubbed by the Oscars and yet create history of their own</a><br />
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The host committee for this year's party comprises of winners and nominees from the past year's award ceremony along with the present year's nominees.<br />
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<strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-oscars-2020-did-the-academy-announce-the-winners-list-on-twitter-by-mistake-278681">Did the Academy by mistake announce the winners list on Twitter?</a><br />
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The committee features Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo, Octavia Spencer, Stella, and Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hanks, Laura Dern among others.<br />
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<strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-oscars-news-this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film</a><br />
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The funds raised on the night of the party will be used to support industry colleagues and friends who benefit from MPTF's charitable programs and services such as financial assistance, crisis counseling, caregiving support and the retirement facility in Woodland Hills that is "home" to television and film veterans alike.<br />
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Last year's event raised $5 million. Jeffrey Katzenberg serves as chairman of the MPTF Foundation. The prestigious dinner party, that has been a constant for the past 18 years on the Saturday night before the Oscars, will be held at Fox Studios this time.&nbsp;</p>


The 18th year of Oscars' 'Night Before' is returning with a bang with the creme de la creme of the Hollywood film fraternity scheduled to attend the invite-only event on coming Saturday.

The 18th year of Oscars' 'Night Before' is returning with a bang with the creme de la creme of the Hollywood film fraternity scheduled to attend the invite-only event on coming Saturday. The exclusive gala evening on will benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund. As per the news agency, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lopez are among the top celebrities who have signed up as host committee members for this year's event. Also read: Some films get snubbed by the Oscars and yet create history of their own The host committee for this year's party comprises of winners and nominees from the past year's award ceremony along with the present year's nominees. Also read: Did the Academy by mistake announce the winners list on Twitter? The committee features Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo, Octavia Spencer, Stella, and Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hanks, Laura Dern among others. Also read: This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film The funds raised on the night of the party will be used to support industry colleagues and friends who benefit from MPTF's charitable programs and services such as financial assistance, crisis counseling, caregiving support and the retirement facility in Woodland Hills that is "home" to television and film veterans alike. Last year's event raised $5 million. Jeffrey Katzenberg serves as chairman of the MPTF Foundation. The prestigious dinner party, that has been a constant for the past 18 years on the Saturday night before the Oscars, will be held at Fox Studios this time.

Oscar's 'Night Before' party to glisten with a-list celebrity hosts

<p>John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and his wife Carol Little visited the Taj Mahal on Monday.</p>

<p>Captivated by the beauty of the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Bailey told ANI that the experience is even better than a movie. "All Americans have an understanding of the importance, the symbolic and cultural aesthetic and beauty of the Taj Mahal. So, for us to actually see it live is like, better than a movie," Bailey told ANI.</p>

<p>The couple was received by the mayor of Agra, Navin Jain. During his interaction with the mayor, Bailey discussed the future collaboration between Indian and American cinema.</p>

<p>"Just in the few days that we have been here, Carol and I have begun to get an understanding of the richness, diversity and all the languages that Indian cinema is produced in. We are still just discovery since there are more movies made in India than anywhere else in the world, maybe 3 or 4 times more than we make in America. This is a strong signal to us that we very much want to increase the relationship with India," Bailey said.</p>

<p>Bailey has been the academy chief for the past two years. He recently attended the 56th Maharashtra State Film Awards as chief guest and is also expected to visit Delhi during his stay in India.</p>


John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and his wife Carol Little visited the Taj Mahal on Monday. Captivated by the beauty of the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Bailey told ANI that the experience is even better than a movie.

John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and his wife Carol Little visited the Taj Mahal on Monday. Captivated by the beauty of the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Bailey told ANI that the experience is even better than a movie. "All Americans have an understanding of the importance, the symbolic and cultural aesthetic and beauty of the Taj Mahal. So, for us to actually see it live is like, better than a movie," Bailey told ANI. The couple was received by the mayor of Agra, Navin Jain. During his interaction with the mayor, Bailey discussed the future collaboration between Indian and American cinema. "Just in the few days that we have been here, Carol and I have begun to get an understanding of the richness, diversity and all the languages that Indian cinema is produced in. We are still just discovery since there are more movies made in India than anywhere else in the world, maybe 3 or 4 times more than we make in America. This is a strong signal to us that we very much want to increase the relationship with India," Bailey said. Bailey has been the academy chief for the past two years. He recently attended the 56th Maharashtra State Film Awards as chief guest and is also expected to visit Delhi during his stay in India.

The Academy president John Bailey visits Taj Mahal with wife, says 'even better than a movie'

<p>Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards announced late Tuesday night (India time), revealing which movies of 2017 made it to the coveted list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guillermo del Toro&#39;s &quot;The Shape of Water&quot; leads the nomination list with 13 nominations, including Best Picture. The mystical romantic film is just one short of making the record for the most in Academy Awards history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a low-budget fantasy&nbsp;about a mute janitor who falls in love with an imprisoned sea creature.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the romantic film, is Christopher Nolan&#39;s &quot;Dunkirk&quot; on the historical battle on Dunkirk beach during World War time. Dunkirk received a total of eight nominations including Best Picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emerging strong as an Oscar contender, based on the real-life incident,&nbsp;&ldquo;Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri&rdquo; got nominated in seven categories, including one for Best Picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-para-count="105" data-total-count="299">&quot;Lady Bird&quot; with its nuanced&nbsp;mother-daughter relationship and self-confident central character also found a place in the nominations.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-para-count="231" data-total-count="2399">Among nominations for best performances,&nbsp;Frances McDormand, a four-time nominee and a winner for &ldquo;Fargo&rdquo; in 1997, was nominated for her lead performance in &ldquo;Three Billboards.&rdquo; She won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for the role.</p>

<p data-para-count="231" data-total-count="2399"><em><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/live-oscar-nominations-in-cinematography-announced-30527" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Oscar nominations: Dunkirk, The Shape of Water dominate list</a></strong></em></p>

<p data-para-count="231" data-total-count="2399">Completing the list were&nbsp;Saoirse Ronan for &ldquo;Lady Bird,&rdquo; Sally Hawkins for &ldquo;The Shape of Water,&rdquo; Margot Robbie for &ldquo;I, Tonya&rdquo;&nbsp;and Meryl Streep for &ldquo;The Post&rdquo;.</p>

<p data-para-count="667" data-total-count="3489">In Best Actor category, Gary Oldman&rsquo;s performance as Winston Churchill in &ldquo;Darkest Hour&rdquo;, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet in &ldquo;Call Me by Your Name&rdquo;, Daniel Kaluuya in &ldquo;Get Out&rdquo;, Daniel Day-Lewis in &ldquo;Phantom Thread&rdquo;&nbsp;and Denzel Washington in &ldquo;Roman J. Israel, Esq.&rdquo; were nominated.</p>

<p data-para-count="667" data-total-count="3489">It is interesting to note that James Franco from &ldquo;The Disaster Artist&rdquo; was&nbsp;left out. His inclusion would have started a debate around his accusations and the Academy made a smart move by not nominating him.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-para-count="277" data-total-count="4679">For Best Director, the Mexican director Guillermo del Toro for &ldquo;The Shape of Water&rdquo; made it along with Paul Thomas Anderson for &ldquo;Phantom Thread&rdquo; and Christopher Nolan for &ldquo;Dunkirk&rdquo;.</p>

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The 90th Academy Awards will take place on March 4, 2018

Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards announced late Tuesday night (India time), revealing which movies of 2017 made it to the coveted list. Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" leads the nomination list with 13 nominations, including Best Picture. The mystical romantic film is just one short of making the record for the most in Academy Awards history. It is a low-budget fantasy about a mute janitor who falls in love with an imprisoned sea creature. Following the romantic film, is Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" on the historical battle on Dunkirk beach during World War time. Dunkirk received a total of eight nominations including Best Picture. Emerging strong as an Oscar contender, based on the real-life incident, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” got nominated in seven categories, including one for Best Picture. "Lady Bird" with its nuanced mother-daughter relationship and self-confident central character also found a place in the nominations. Among nominations for best performances, Frances McDormand, a four-time nominee and a winner for “Fargo” in 1997, was nominated for her lead performance in “Three Billboards.” She won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for the role. Also Read: Oscar nominations: Dunkirk, The Shape of Water dominate list Completing the list were Saoirse Ronan for “Lady Bird,” Sally Hawkins for “The Shape of Water,” Margot Robbie for “I, Tonya” and Meryl Streep for “The Post”. In Best Actor category, Gary Oldman’s performance as Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour”, Timothée Chalamet in “Call Me by Your Name”, Daniel Kaluuya in “Get Out”, Daniel Day-Lewis in “Phantom Thread” and Denzel Washington in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” were nominated. It is interesting to note that James Franco from “The Disaster Artist” was left out. His inclusion would have started a debate around his accusations and the Academy made a smart move by not nominating him. For Best Director, the Mexican director Guillermo del Toro for “The Shape of Water” made it along with Paul Thomas Anderson for “Phantom Thread” and Christopher Nolan for “Dunkirk”.

2018 Oscar nominations: 'Shape of Water' leads with 13, 'Dunkirk', 'Three Billboards' follow