Priyanka Chopra disappointed with 'Newton' being India's official entry to Oscars?
| Sep 26, 2017, 13:08 IST
It was recently announced that Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Newton' was selected as India's official entry in the foreign language category for the 90th Academy Awards, by the Film Federation of India. While the entire nation rejoiced at this announcement, it has apparently upset quite a few people. Actress Priyanka Chopra and her mother Madhu Chopra were reportedly disappointed when 'Newton' was chosen over Priyanka's award-winning film 'Ventilator', which had received a standing ovation at the New York Film Festival, and was among the 26 entries in the race to the Oscars.
Apparently, both Priyanka and her mother were hopeful that the film would make it to the final list. Director Rajesh Mhapuskar also revealed that the entire team was eagerly waiting for the verdict on September 22. He also stated that Madhu had called him excitedly, the day before the verdict was announced. “I told her not to worry, assuring her that only the best film would make it. We were a bit disappointed when we learnt about the verdict, the next day,” he said.
The director further continued, “I guess, Priyanka must be even more disappointed because she was always ambitious about the film. Had it been selected, she would have ensured that it was the most-talked-about film in the run to the Oscars, especially since she is already an established name there. Ventilator was always the favourite baby of their banner.” He added that he was eager to watch Newton, “I have heard good things about it and am looking forward to seeing it.”
(Also read: Not just the Emmys, here are 14 times Priyanka Chopra rocked the International red carpet)
Well, we certainly hope Peecee doesn't hold any grudges against this one. Stay tuned for more updates.
Apparently, both Priyanka and her mother were hopeful that the film would make it to the final list. Director Rajesh Mhapuskar also revealed that the entire team was eagerly waiting for the verdict on September 22. He also stated that Madhu had called him excitedly, the day before the verdict was announced. “I told her not to worry, assuring her that only the best film would make it. We were a bit disappointed when we learnt about the verdict, the next day,” he said.
The director further continued, “I guess, Priyanka must be even more disappointed because she was always ambitious about the film. Had it been selected, she would have ensured that it was the most-talked-about film in the run to the Oscars, especially since she is already an established name there. Ventilator was always the favourite baby of their banner.” He added that he was eager to watch Newton, “I have heard good things about it and am looking forward to seeing it.”
(Also read: Not just the Emmys, here are 14 times Priyanka Chopra rocked the International red carpet)
Well, we certainly hope Peecee doesn't hold any grudges against this one. Stay tuned for more updates.