Independent Indian film “Kalpana,” directed by Mitali Deshmukh, has earned an Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category. The Marathi-English bilingual film explores the journey of a young woman aerospace engineer battling gender stereotypes. Shot in real ISRO locations, the film has been praised for its realism and emotional storytelling. Indian cinephiles and film critics have called this a proud moment, especially as regional-language films are increasingly gaining global recognition.