On the other hand, Social media platforms have been flooded with posts expressing disapproval of the Academy’s decision. Director Hansal Mehta, posting a screenshot of the final nominees wrote, " Film Federation of India does it again! Their strike rate and selection of films year after year is impeccable."
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