The Indian Oscar Selection Board are clueless
They have once again goofed up by sending an obscure, unknown film to the Oscars because they think it is the best film, rather than the right film for the Oscars. Oscars is not just about which film is the best, Oscars is about which film carries the most buzz and has the most lobbying behind it.
Bajirao Mastani was already carrying international buzz. It had some rave reviews from international media and had already won international awards. On top of that it stars two Bollywood actresses which are currently hot in Hollywood and it would enjoyed the benefits of the contacts they have in Hollywood.
The Indian Oscar Selection board need to be fired. Visaaranai is going to get nowhere at the Oscars.