{
  "id": 8234751,
  "title": "Marathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/marathi-film-gondhal-selected-as-indias-official-entry-for-the-oscars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/marathi-film-gondhal-selected-as-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027-by-film-federation-chosen-from-33-contenders/articleshow/134332821.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected to represent India at the 99th Academy Awards. Set against the backdrop of a traditional ritual in rural Maharashtra, this film was chosen from a pool of thirty-three entries by the selection committee. Notably, it is the fourth Marathi film to earn an Oscar nomination, with the ceremony scheduled for March 14, 2027.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Marathi movie Gondhal is India’s official entry for Oscars 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/marathi-movie-gondhal-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-18T10:35:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Marathi film Gondhal selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/marathi-film-gondhal-selected-as-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:01:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's pick for Oscars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/marathi-film-gondhal-is-indias-pick-for-oscars",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:08:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}