Liar's Dice is India's Official entry for Oscar

Geethu Mohandas’ "'Liar's Dice' is the chosen film as India's Oscar entry this time," Supran Sen, general secretary, FFI, told IANS.

The film has been chosen by a 12-member jury appointed by the Film Federation of India (FFI), and out of a record number of 30 shortlisted films.

The movie is directed by debut Malayalam actress Geetu Mohandas, which tells tells the story of a young tribal mother who, along with her three-year-old daughter, embarks on a journey in search of her missing husband. On the way, she meets an army deserter, who decides to accompany them to their destination.

The film has already met with high critical acclaim and was the National Award wining Hindi film this year, starring acclaimed actors Geetanjali Thapa and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, it won the best cinematography honour for Rajeev Ravi and best actress title for Geetanjali at the 61st National Film Awards.