Mukesh Chhabra: Chasing Oscars for Indian Cinema

Mukesh Chhabra, a renowned casting director, has reacted enthusiastically to the Academy's introduction of a Best Casting Director category at the Oscars. He views this as a significant and long-overdue recognition for the core creative role casting plays in filmmaking.

Chhabra revealed that casting for the recently released blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' was an extensive process, spanning approximately eighteen months. He emphasized that finding the right actors for each role was prioritized over speed, making the challenging yet creatively rewarding endeavor.

With his sights set on the highest global film honor, Chhabra articulated his dream of winning an Oscar for casting and bringing it back to India. He stated that this goal is a daily prayer and a driving force behind his dedicated work in the industry.