Marathi Film Gondhal Team Meets Maharashtra Chief Minister to Seek Oscar Support

The makers of the Marathi film Gondhal recently met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to ask for financial and infrastructural help for their upcoming Oscar campaign in the United States. Gondhal is India's official entry for the Academy Awards. Filmmaker and IFTDA President Ashoke Pandit set up the meeting, which Ameet Satam, President of BJP Mumbai, led. Santosh Davakhar wrote, directed, and produced the film alongside co-producer Diksha Davakhar. The creators stressed that proper resources are vital for their promotional work and overall representation in America. Several prominent industry figures joined the delegation. These included Ashok Dubey, General Secretary of FWICE, along with Nishant Ujwal and filmmaker Swapna Waghmare Joshi representing IFTDA. Cast members Kishore Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, and Yogesh Sohani were also part of the group.

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State governments in India often step in to support films that represent the country at international events like the Oscars, helping creators manage the high costs of global promotion. This recognition marks a proud moment for regional language cinema as it gains international visibility on a major platform.