The Gujarati film Chhello Show will represent India at the 2024 Academy Awards. On October 14, the movie will debut in theatres.
The official nominations for India’s submission to the Oscars 2024 competition have been revealed by the Film Federation of India. The Gujarati movie Chhello Show, also known as Last Film Show in English, has been chosen to represent India at the upcoming 95th Academy Awards. Chhello Show translates to “Last Film Show” in English. The jury decided to include it in consideration for the category of Best International Feature Film.
ABOUT CHHELLO SHOW
The coming-of-age play performed in Gujarati that has won the praise and admiration of spectators and critics all over the world is now scheduled to make its debut in theatres in Gujarat on October 14, 2022, as well as on select screens in other parts of the country. Last Film Show (Chhello Show) is a film that was inspired by the director Pan Nalin’s memories of falling in love with movies as a child in rural Gujarat.
The film is set at the cusp of the digital revolution and follows the story of a nine-year-old boy who is captivated by the magic and science of light and shadow that lies behind celluloid film projection. Even though he is facing societal constraints as well as economic uncertainty, he continues to follow his passion for the “film show” with undivided dedication. He is unaware of the technological revolution that is speeding toward him. It is a drama that is genuine, natural, and organic, and it is filled with intense feelings since it centers on movies, food, and friends.
PAN NALIN, THE FILM’S DIRECTOR, SPEAKS OUT ABOUT CHHELLO SHOW BEING SELECTED AS INDIA’S OFFICIAL ENTRY TO THE OSCARS IN 2024
In a statement, the director Pan Nalin said the following regarding the Chhello Show being selected as India’s submission for the Oscars in 2024: “I could have never dreamed such a day would arrive and bring light and celebration of light.” The Chhello Show has been receiving a lot of positive feedback from viewers in other parts of the world, but the question always nagged at the back of my mind: how can I get India to check it out? Now I can finally take a deep breath and think that there is such a thing as a movie that educates, motivates, and entertains its audience. Thank you very much to the FFI, and thank you also to the jury.”
The Gujarati movie that will be released on theatre screens on October 14, 2022, tells the story of a young man named Samay who has his sights set on making it big in the 35mm film industry. Bhavin Rabari, Bhavesh Shrimali, Richa Meena, Dipen Raval, and Paresh Mehta are starring in this movie as the main cast members. The 2021 edition of the Tribeca Film Festival was the venue for the event’s debut.
During the 66th annual Valladolid International Film Festival, which took place in October 2021, Chhello Show was awarded the Golden Spike for Best Film.
You may view the promotional video for Chhello Show by clicking here:
The Kashmir Files and RRR were rumored to be India’s potential submissions for the category; nevertheless, it was RRR that gained the greatest interest with Western audiences and was ultimately chosen. Ever since it was made available on Netflix, the SS Rajamouli epic has acquired a larger audience base, with the worldwide media as well as filmmakers and fans taking notice of the filmmaker’s extraordinarily innovative storytelling.
Siddharth Roy Kapur, the film’s producer, reacted with elation upon hearing the news and stated that they are “thrilled and honored” that their movie, “Last Film Show,” has been chosen to represent India at the Academy Awards. A movie like this, which lauds the mystique and enchantment of cinema as well as the excitement of going to the movies, could not have been released at a more appropriate moment.
When a virus prevents people from attending movies throughout the world, it brings up memories of the first time viewers fell in love with the sensation of viewing a movie in a dark theatre. It is a source of tremendous pleasure for us to represent our nation with this film, and with the support of our partners Samuel Goldwyn Films and Orange Studio, we will do all in our power to ensure that we have the greatest possible chance of winning an Oscar for it!
