Geethu Mohandas’ road drama has been unanimously selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2015
Star cast of the movie, Geetanjali Thapa and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. (Photo: DC)
Chennai: It’s official! Geethu Mohandas’ Liar’s Dice is India’s entry in the Foreign Language Film Category for the Oscars in 2015. The Hindi road-drama film is written and directed by actor-turned-director Geethu. The film starring Geetanjali Thapa and Nawazuddin Siddiqui has enjoyed considerable attention in film festivals, both national and international. It fetched Thapa the Best Actress Award and Rajeev Ravi, the Best Cinematography at the National Film Awards. Liar’s Dice was also the only Asian entry in World Cinema Dramatic competition section at the Sundance Film Festival 2014.
The film follows a young woman (Thapa) who takes a long road trip from the Himalayan foothills to Delhi with her infant daughter and a pet goat to find her missing husband. Siddiqui plays the role of an army deserter who helps the woman in her quest.
When contacted, happiness was evident in Geethu’s voice. She said, “I’m really feeling good. The hard work and perseverance of the cast and crew has paid off. And being the director of the
film, I am really proud at the moment. I was excited when the film was in the nomination list itself.” When quizzed about her husband Rajeev Ravi’s reaction about the Oscar entry, Geethu chuckles and says,
“Rajeev is a cool person and he just smiled hearing the news. We are rejoicing as a team. Many have called and congratulated us. When I called Nawazuddin Siddiqui to share the news, he was so excited. Geetanjali has just returned to Mumbai after her film’s screening. Both of them are thrilled with the ‘big’ attention now. I believe my films are entertaining in their own way.” Rajeev Ravi is the co-producer and the cinematographer of the film. Geethu is currently scripting for a Malayalam film.
Liar’s Dice was the unanimous choice of the 12-member jury headed by the eminent filmmaker T. Hariharan, from over 30 entries. The other films in the fray were Shahid, Queen, Mary Kom, Mardaani, Yellow and Fandry among others.
( Source : dc )
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