Oscars 2024: India's Official Entry Selection Underway

The selection process for India's official entry to the 96th Academy Awards in 2024 has commenced.

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Bollywood films like "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" and "The Kerala Story" are being considered for submission.

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