Taha Shah Badussha's 'Paro' Makes Oscars Eligibility List, 'Homebound' is India's Entry

• Taha Shah Badussha's film 'Paro – The Untold Story of Bride Slavery' is on the Oscars Eligibility List for the 98th Academy Awards.
• Produced by Trupti Bhoir and directed by Gajendra Ahire, 'Paro' addresses bride trafficking and stars Taha Shah Badussha, Trupti Bhoir, and Govind Namdeo.
• Inclusion on the eligibility list is a significant step, highlighting the film's artistic merit and thematic relevance, though it doesn't guarantee a nomination.
• Taha Shah Badussha expressed honor, emphasizing the film's role as a voice for the silenced and its potential to inspire empathy and change.
• 'Homebound', starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is India's official entry to the Oscars this year, focusing on two friends aspiring to be police officers.

Why It Matters: 'Paro' makes Oscars eligibility list, boosting global visibility for socially conscious Indian cinema; 'Homebound' is India's official entry.