Vidya Balan’s ‘Natkhat’ eligible for Oscar nomination; actor expresses happiness

Vidya Balan is currently on the top of the world, as her short film, Natkhat wins prize at the third edition of Best Of India Short Film Festival 2020, of Melbourne, London Indian Film Festival which makes it eligible for Oscar nomination, directed by Shaan Vyas and written by Vyas and Annukampa Harsh.

Sharing her excitement on the social media, she announced the good news with her fans and wrote as, “Yay!! 💃🏻💃🏻
Im over the moon ❣️So grateful ❣️

Posted @withregram • @shortstvindia Short film Natkhat featuring Vidya Balan bags the winning trophy at ShortsTV’s Best of India Short Film Festival 2020!
The film is now eligible for Oscar®️ Consideration and wins a grand prize of $2,500!
@shaanvs @balanvidya #ronniescrewvala @annukampa_harsh @sanayairanizohrabi @mittikibetisanika”

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Talking about the Oscars nomination, Vidya spoke to IANS and said, “In a year that has been turbulent, it feels great to win the first award for our film that leads the way directly to Oscar qualification. This film is incredibly close to me since it gave me a chance to play the dual roles of actor and producer.”

The Tumhari Sulu actress also turned producer with the film, “Even in these times, creativity and content have found ways to thrive and travel. Through innovation and technology international festivals and platforms have continued to advance and bridge the gaps in new and disruptive ways. We are thrilled to have won the festival and are eligible for Oscar 2021 qualification. Onward, together Vidya and I hope to bring home an Oscar,” she said.

The actress’s short film opened The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne which was held virtually.

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