The film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, based on the life of revolutionary freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, has been officially included in the list of contenders for the Oscars 2025 from India. Starring and produced by Jay Patel, who plays Shyamji Krishna Varma, the movie will compete with other Indian films like Kanguva, The Goat Life, Santosh, All We Imagine as Light, Girls Will Be Girls, and Putul. Jay Patel expressed his excitement and pride about the film being recognized globally.
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