Published 17:45 IST, February 10th 2021

Oscars 2021: Ayushmann Khurrana congratulates the makers of 'Bittu' for nomination

Indian filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube's short film Bittu has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination, Ayushmann Khurrana extends his congratulations to makers.

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Indian filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube's short film Bittu has been shortlisted in top 10 films in Short Film in Live Action category for 93rd Acemy Awards. Earlier today, Ayushmann Khurrana took to Instagram to share word for movie and praised Indian filmmakers involved in it, which included his wife Tahira Kashyap. film has been presented by Tahira Kashyap, Ekta Kapoor and Guneet Monga under ir Indian Women Rising Initiative. Ayushmann Khurana shared a piece on his Instagram story that was written by Tahira Kashyap for her Instagram post in which she gave  big news of Bittu being shortlisted for Oscars 2021. Ayshaman Khurana n shared Bittu movie poster that said 'Oscar Shortlisted' and he wrote “So proud!” and tagged Karishma Dave, Ekta Kapoor, Guneet Monga, Tahira Kashyap, and Ruchika Kapoor in post. Check out story from Ayushmann Khurrana's Instagram here-

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Bittu movie

Bittu is writer-director Karishma Dev Dube's sis film for NYU Film School. plot of Bittu revolves around life of two best friends Bittu and Chand in a rural area that is isolated far away from  fast-progressing world. friendship between two girls is eclipsed by an accidental poisoning at school. filmmaker Karishma Dube took inspiration from 2013 case in Bihar in which 29 children died and many became physically ill in a primary school after eating ir mid-day meal that was contaminated by pesticides. film cast includes Rani Kumari, Renu Kumari, Saurabh Saraswat in le roles, and ors. Bittu has received an overwhelming response from its screenings at more than 18 film festivals including BFI London Film Festival, Telluride, Palm Springs Shortfest, HollyShorts, Dharamshala International Film Festival, and many more.

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Tahira Kashyap's post

Earlier today, Tahira Kashyap took to Instagram to share Live Action Short Film list from official list by Acemy awards website. list h top 10 films selected for this category out of 174 films. Tahira expressed her excitement in caption and said she can’t keep calm as this is ir first project under Indian Women Rising. She praised Karishma Dave and said “this one is so special, may you shine" and extended her congratulations to Shreya Dev Dube and Mary Evangelista who were also part of filmmaking. She n tagged Ekta Kapoor, Guneet Monga, and Ruchika Kapoor and said that y h ir heart in right place and she can't wait to hug m. In end, she requested her followers to continue ir support for short film with a big heart. Check out post on Tahira Kashyap’s Instagram:

Im Source: Ayushmann Khurrana's Instagram & a Still from Bittu

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17:45 IST, February 10th 2021