India Has Been Robbed of the Oscars Many Times: Deepika Padukone
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the film industry. Every year, the world comes together to celebrate the best of cinema from around the globe. However, despite being a significant player in the global film industry, India has often been snubbed by the Academy, leaving many to wonder if the country has been “robbed” of its due recognition.
Actress Deepika Padukone, one of the most successful and talented stars in Bollywood, recently expressed her sentiments on the issue. In an interview, she said, “India has been robbed of the Oscars many times. Many, many deserving movies, I feel like, just get snubbed. Whether it’s movies, whether it’s talent.”
Deepika’s comments come at a time when India is experiencing a resurgence in international recognition for its cinema. The country has been producing some outstanding films in recent years, which have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success globally. However, despite this, the Academy has not been kind to Indian films, with few exceptions.
One such exception is the recent win by the Telugu-language film ‘RRR’ at the 95th Academy Awards. The film won the Best Original Song award for its song “Naatu Naatu”. Deepika, who was present at the ceremony, recalled the moment with emotion. “I remember being in the audience and when they announced ‘RRR’, I got emotional. It was a moment of immense pride for all of us who are part of this Indian film industry.”
Deepika’s comments are not without merit. India has produced some outstanding films over the years, which have resonated with global audiences. However, despite this, the Academy has often overlooked these films, opting instead for more conventional choices from the West.
One such example is the 2002 film “Lagaan”, which was India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category. Despite receiving widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, the film was snubbed by the Academy. Similarly, films like “Taare Zameen Par”, “3 Idiots”, and “Dangal” have also been overlooked by the Academy, despite being hugely successful and well-received globally.
Deepika’s comments have sparked a debate about the snubbing of Indian films at the Oscars. Many have expressed their disappointment and frustration at being overlooked by the Academy, despite producing some outstanding films. Others have argued that the snubbing is due to the Academy’s biases towards Western cinema, and the lack of representation of non-English speaking films.
However, Deepika’s comments have also sparked hope and optimism about the future of Indian cinema. With the success of “RRR” at the Oscars, many are hoping that this is a turning point for Indian cinema, and that the country will finally receive the recognition it deserves.
In conclusion, Deepika Padukone’s comments about India being “robbed” of the Oscars many times are a stark reminder of the country’s lack of recognition at the highest level of film awards. While the snubbing of Indian films is a disappointing reality, it also presents an opportunity for the country to reflect on its strengths and weaknesses, and to work towards producing better and more international-quality films. With the success of “RRR” at the Oscars, India is finally getting the recognition it deserves, and it will be interesting to see how the country responds to this newfound success.
