[icernet] It's Devdas vs a few good films at Oscars

[Arul Selvan]

In the days to come, an increasing number of countries will announce 
their nominations, with the final number expected to tally around 50. 
But the big day is February 11, 2003, when the Academy of Motion Picture 
Arts and Sciences will shortlist five nominations. Will Devdas figure 
among these five films? Yes, to be or not to be; that is the question.

Yes, Devdas has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars. 
But which are the films Devdas will compete against in the Best Foreign 
Film category? With a number of countries having announced their 
nominations for the Oscars, here's a rundown on what has happened till now.

Source:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?artid=27592258