Last week, the Film Federation of India announced that the Gujarati film Chhello Show would be India’s official entry for the Oscars 2023 in the best international feature film category. Now, the film’s producer, Roy Kapur Films, has released the first trailer for Pan Nalin’s Chhello Show, which is receiving praise from celebrities such as Vidya Balan, Farah Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, and Ananya Panday. The filmmaker Karan Johar also responded to the Chhello Show trailer on Instagram.
Following its release on Wednesday, Karan Johar shared the Chhello Show trailer on Instagram Stories with the caption, “An heartwarming and proud achievement for the entire nation… The last Film Show (Chhello Show) is putting us on the global map as India’s official Oscar submission! “A cinematic experience is about to unfold.” He also included applause emojis.
The Chhello Show trailer was shared with the caption, “The cinema is more than a place… it’s an experience. And Last Film Show is a unique cinematic experience. Watch India’s official Oscar submission at a theatre near you on October 14!” Since the release of the trailer, numerous actors have expressed their support and enthusiasm for the film.
Vidya Balan posted on Instagram Stories, “I cannot wait for the world to watch Chhello Show and fall in love with it. Bring the Oscar home. The very best…” Also sharing the trailer on Instagram Stories, Arjun Kapoor wrote, “I’m thrilled that this touching tale of a young boy with a big dream is India’s official Oscars 2023 submission. A genuine ode to the magic of film. Congratulations, team Last Film Show! Bring it inside…
Janhvi Kapoor posted on her Instagram Stories, “Congratulations on being India’s official Oscar nominee! “This is enormous, I’m so pleased!” Ananya Pandey penned, “India’s official Oscar entry! Last Film Show… wow… what a moment of pride and awe. Congratulations…” In her Instagram Stories, director-choreographer Farah Khan also congratulated the film’s cast and crew. Numerous celebrities, including Radhika Madan, Angad Bedi, and others, also posted the trailer on Instagram.
Chhello Show, directed by Pan Nalin, tells the story of nine-year-old Samay, who lives in the Saurashtra village of Chalala. It is set against the backdrop of the transition from celluloid to digital film in Indian cinemas. Bhavin Rabari, Bhavesh Shrimali, Richa Meena, Dipen Raval, and Paresh Mehta star in the film.
READ: Mehmood 90th Birth Anniversary: The King of Comedy’s Bollywood Journey in Song
