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Oscar 2023 nomination

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A straight celebration for regional cinemas in giving upright blow to Bollywood in their creation and riveting performance. This year's Oscar (2023) nomination from India -- a Gujarati fim, Chello Show (Last Film Show) -- reverberates the evolution of cinema all across the globe. It shows a blend of Indianess with the transformation of singleplex to multiplex cinemas. The films beautifully marries the dedication of a child to direct films and the associated societal stigma. He, protagonist, had love at first sight with Light or Prakash  when he visits cinema for very first time. From then onwards, like a kid which we all can relate, he finds every naive and innovative way to accomplish that love. In this quest, most importantly, his band of friends is always there to support him. The story begins with Samay (protagonist) trying to capture light. The name --Samay-- is chosen aptly showing how even a destitute has 'time' which one can use constructivel...