Kunal Kapoor photographed in Mumbai.
Mumbai:
Rang De Basanti actor Kunal Kapoor said that Chaitanya Tamhane's film Court represents India's best chance at the Oscars.
"Though I haven't watched it yet but as I heard from those people who actually understand and are passionate about cinema, I agree it's a right choice for the Oscars," Kunal said at the Jagran Film Festival where he was a part of the jury panel for short films.
The sixth edition of the Jagran Film Festival started on September 28, with chief guest, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra lighting the lamp. Apart from Kunal, several celebrities including R Madhavan, Ranvir Shorey and Dibakar Banerjee attended the film fest.
Court will represent India in the Best Foreign Film category at the Academy Awards. The winner will be announced in February.(Also Read: Court Director Chaitanya Tamhane: The Film Keeps Surprising Me)
Kunal, who has featured in films like Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Aaja Nachle, and Bachna Ae Haseeno, also said that he is writing screenplays for three films.
"At present I am writing three movies. All belong to different genres like romantic drama, action and comedy," said Kunal.
"I am excited about all the three movies. Characters are different, and it's something I have never done before," added Kunal.
Kunal was recently seen in Nila Madhab Panda's Kaun Kitney Paani Mein co-starring Radhika Apte.
"Though I haven't watched it yet but as I heard from those people who actually understand and are passionate about cinema, I agree it's a right choice for the Oscars," Kunal said at the Jagran Film Festival where he was a part of the jury panel for short films.
The sixth edition of the Jagran Film Festival started on September 28, with chief guest, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra lighting the lamp. Apart from Kunal, several celebrities including R Madhavan, Ranvir Shorey and Dibakar Banerjee attended the film fest.
Court will represent India in the Best Foreign Film category at the Academy Awards. The winner will be announced in February.(Also Read: Court Director Chaitanya Tamhane: The Film Keeps Surprising Me)
Kunal, who has featured in films like Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Aaja Nachle, and Bachna Ae Haseeno, also said that he is writing screenplays for three films.
"At present I am writing three movies. All belong to different genres like romantic drama, action and comedy," said Kunal.
"I am excited about all the three movies. Characters are different, and it's something I have never done before," added Kunal.
Kunal was recently seen in Nila Madhab Panda's Kaun Kitney Paani Mein co-starring Radhika Apte.
