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Kiran Rao’s film “Laapataa Ladies” has been chosen as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. Just two days later, another Hindi film has also made it to the Oscars, but it’s being sent from the UK. Sandhya Suri’s film “Santosh” has been selected as the Best International Feature Film for the Oscars 2025. Indian actresses Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar play the main roles in this film.
How Was the Selection Made?
The film “Santosh” was chosen by BAFTA, an organization that picks the UK’s entry for the Oscars. It premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and was selected because it had a large release in the UK and support from British producers. The film is produced by Mike Goodridge, James Bausher, Balthazar de Ganay, and Alan McAlex, with executive producers including Ama Ampadu, Eva Yates, Diarmid Scrimshaw, Lucia Haslauer, and Martin Gerhard.
About the Filmmaker
Sandhya Suri, the filmmaker, is British-Indian and has both written and directed “Santosh.” She is known for her earlier works, including the documentaries “I for India” (2005) and “Around India with a Movie Camera” (2018). Even though “Santosh” is sent from the UK, it tells a story set in a village in North India.
What Is the Story of ‘Santosh’?
“Santhosh” is an investigative thriller centered on a woman who is newly married. After her husband, a police constable, dies, she takes over his job. She then gets involved in a case where she must solve the murder of a young girl. Shahana Goswami plays the character Santosh in the film.
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