As his directorial debut `The Last Colour,` is all set to release in theatres in select states in India on December 11, renowned chef-turned-filmmaker Vikas Khanna on Saturday penned down an appreciation post for the lead star of the film -- Neena Gupta.

As his directorial debut `The Last Colour,` is all set to release in theatres in select states in India on December 11, renowned chef-turned-filmmaker Vikas Khanna on Saturday penned down an appreciation post for the lead star of the film -- Neena Gupta. Khanna took to Instagram to share a few stills from the film featuring the `Badhaai Ho` actor and revealed the "story" of the saree that Gupta wore in the stills. He began by sharing how the team had shot the Holi sequence, which has been used on most of the film`s posters. "The story of this saree -- Neena ji was shooting `Badhaai Ho` in Delhi and she got a day off. She visited us in Varanasi to meet the team. We were shooting the Holi sequence and she said let`s finish my appearance in this scene right now!" Khanna wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) × The sequence was scheduled to be shot after two weeks, however, the Michelin-starred chef did not want to say `no` and hence began the preparations for the shot. But that wasn`t the end of surprises for the celebrity chef that day. He revealed how he had to stitch the saree with a hotel bed sheet and a piece from a white tent!"Suddenly I realised that we didn`t have any `pure white saree` left as 200 women were already dancing in them. I ran in the back and started stitching the hotel bed sheet and a piece of the white tent together. Many people were surprised that within 11 minutes, I had pure white saree for Neena ji and she wore it with sooo much grace," his post further read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) × The 49-year-old celebrity chef also heaped praises for the `Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro` actor and shared how the celebrated actor completed the work in just a single shot. "She is such a sport. GOD. It was a perfect shot in one take. She usually gives ONE take. We didn`t have any back up of it anyway. Neena ji you gave me soooo much confidence to create THE LAST COLOR. It`s dedicated to YOU," he concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) × Produced by Odisha based producer Jitendra Mishra and helmed by Khanna, the film revolves around the lives of widows residing in Indian religious sites of Vrindavan and Varanasi. The film is slated for release in PVR cinemas across Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad, Pune, Allahabad and, Bhubaneswar.

Vikas Khanna heaps praise on Neena Gupta ahead of 'The Last Colour' release

<p>Celebrity chef-turned-filmmaker Vikas Khanna's debut film 'The Last Colour' is in the running in the Best Picture category at the Oscars 2020. An elated Khanna shared a screenshot of the films that are eligible for the final round of voting for Best Picture category on Twitter where his film finds a mention.&nbsp;<br />
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Khanna tweeted, "I don’t know what happens after this moment. But this moment is everything. To be on this list of BEST FEATURE FILMS 2019.” He wrote in his other tweet, “To live for this moment. Absolutely yesssss. @Neenagupta001” and added, “My heart is dancing. Thank you Neena ji for believing in my humble story."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BEST WAY TO START 2020. MIRACLE. MIRACLE. Thank you UNIVERSE. Our humble film THE LAST COLOR is pure HEART.<br />
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Oscars: Academy Announces 344 Films Eligible for 2019 Best Picture. <a href="https://t.co/p654zVd8IQ">https://t.co/p654zVd8IQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/3i4NzIkL44">pic.twitter.com/3i4NzIkL44</a></p>
— Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVikasKhanna/status/1212235525102428160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Expressing his excitement, Khanna tweeted, “I need sometime to absorb this. Holyyyyy Godddd. @Neenagupta001 thank you for believing in me. Love and respect you very muchhhh. @Jitendra_siffcy @KaulPoonam @jayisready.”<br />
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Neena Gupta too responded to Khanna's tweet and wrote, "Cant believe am soooo happy.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cant believe am soooo happy <a href="https://t.co/ApRiYTMcBn">https://t.co/ApRiYTMcBn</a></p>
— Neena Gupta (@Neenagupta001) <a href="https://twitter.com/Neenagupta001/status/1212270929201360897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>The film though has a long shot at making to the final list of nominations. It is at present among 344 films that are eligible for the next round of voting.&nbsp;<br />
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'The Last Colour'&nbsp;features Gupta as a widow and deals with taboo surrounding widows in India, mainly in Vrindavan and Varanasi. The film revolves around a 9-year old tightrope walker who befriends one such a widow and promises to add color to her life. It is adapted from Khanna’s own book of the same name.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is going to be the biggest achievement of my human life. I put Neena ji’s name next to Meryl Streep’s name on Oscar list.<br />
I thank the Universe for reconfirming my faith in miracles-hardwork-dedications-blessings. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLastColor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheLastColor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Neenagupta001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Neenagupta001</a> <a href="https://t.co/SqwidWrmVJ">pic.twitter.com/SqwidWrmVJ</a></p>
— Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVikasKhanna/status/1212305340890370049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Members of the Academy will cast their votes on Saturday based on which the final list of nominations for Oscars 2020 will be announced. The nominations for Oscars 2020 will be announced the morning of January 13th, 2020.&nbsp;</p>


Celebrity chef-turned-filmmaker Vikas Khanna's debut film 'The Last Colour' is in the running in the Best Picture category at the Oscars 2020. An elated Khanna shared a screenshot of the films that are eligible for the final round of voting for Best Picture category on Twitter where his film finds a mention.

Celebrity chef-turned-filmmaker Vikas Khanna's debut film 'The Last Colour' is in the running in the Best Picture category at the Oscars 2020. An elated Khanna shared a screenshot of the films that are eligible for the final round of voting for Best Picture category on Twitter where his film finds a mention. Khanna tweeted, "I don’t know what happens after this moment. But this moment is everything. To be on this list of BEST FEATURE FILMS 2019.” He wrote in his other tweet, “To live for this moment. Absolutely yesssss. @Neenagupta001” and added, “My heart is dancing. Thank you Neena ji for believing in my humble story." BEST WAY TO START 2020. MIRACLE. MIRACLE. Thank you UNIVERSE. Our humble film THE LAST COLOR is pure HEART. Oscars: Academy Announces 344 Films Eligible for 2019 Best Picture. https://t.co/p654zVd8IQ pic.twitter.com/3i4NzIkL44 — Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) January 1, 2020 × Expressing his excitement, Khanna tweeted, “I need sometime to absorb this. Holyyyyy Godddd. @Neenagupta001 thank you for believing in me. Love and respect you very muchhhh. @Jitendra_siffcy @KaulPoonam @jayisready.” Neena Gupta too responded to Khanna's tweet and wrote, "Cant believe am soooo happy.” Cant believe am soooo happy https://t.co/ApRiYTMcBn — Neena Gupta (@Neenagupta001) January 1, 2020 × The film though has a long shot at making to the final list of nominations. It is at present among 344 films that are eligible for the next round of voting. 'The Last Colour' features Gupta as a widow and deals with taboo surrounding widows in India, mainly in Vrindavan and Varanasi. The film revolves around a 9-year old tightrope walker who befriends one such a widow and promises to add color to her life. It is adapted from Khanna’s own book of the same name. This is going to be the biggest achievement of my human life. I put Neena ji’s name next to Meryl Streep’s name on Oscar list. I thank the Universe for reconfirming my faith in miracles-hardwork-dedications-blessings. #TheLastColor @Neenagupta001 pic.twitter.com/SqwidWrmVJ — Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) January 1, 2020 × Members of the Academy will cast their votes on Saturday based on which the final list of nominations for Oscars 2020 will be announced. The nominations for Oscars 2020 will be announced the morning of January 13th, 2020.

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Vikas Khanna heaps praise on Neena Gupta ahead of 'The Last Colour' release

Neena Gupta starrer 'The Last Colour' in the running for Best Picture nomination at the Oscars