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Assamese movie ‘Village Rockstars’ is India’s official entry for Oscars 2019
Assamese movie ‘Village Rockstars’ is India’s official entry for Oscars 2019: Details, Highlights
The Film Federation of India (FFI) has announced that Assamese movie “Village Rockstars” has been selected to represent India in the Best Foreign Language category at the 91st Academy Awards 2019.
This FFI announcement was made by SV Rajendra Singh Babu, Chairman, Selection Committee for Oscar Award, FFI.
The Assamese movie “Village Rockstars” features Bhanita Das in the lead role. The movie was directed by Rima Da.
The Assamese movie “Village Rockstars” had won the Best Feature Film trophy at the 65th National Film Awards. It had also received Best Child Artist, Best Location Sound Recordist and Best Editing awards.
The 91st Academy Awards or Oscar-2018 event will be held on 24th February 2019. It will be held at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood and will be televised live in the U.S. by ABC as well as in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
Assam (India)
Statehood: 26 January 1950
Capital: Dispur
Largest City: Guwahati
Districts: 33
Governor: Jagdish Mukh
Chief Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP)
