Esha Deol's Care Of Footpath 2 in Race for Oscars 2016, Hema Malini 'Proud'

Mumbai: It's going to be a double boost for India at the upcoming 88th Academy Awards. After Chaitanya Tamhane's Marathi film Court, the Kannada film Care Of Footpath 2, starring Esha Deol, has been selected as a lateral entry for the Academy Awards. The actress' mother Hema Malini says it's a 'proud' moment for her.Directed by Guinness World Record making director Kishan Shrikanth, Care Of Footpath 2 is a sequel of the 2006 film and also features actress Avika Gor.Hema Malini shared the news on Twitter in a series of posts:

Wonderful news which I must share with all of u! Esha's bilingual movie in Kannada & Hindi has made a lateral entry into the 2016 Oscars!

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015

Care of Footpath 2 - Kannada Kill Them Young - Hindi pic.twitter.com/dzl0yhE1xw

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015

Premiere will be in LA, USA. In Oct. before release in India. The movie will be released in Hollywood style with a lot of fanfare!

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015

All India release in Nov. Esha plays the role of Meera, a bold advocate fighting for justice.1st time a Kannada film has won an Oscar entry!

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015

Such a proud moment for me when I heard about ths honour! With ths she is one step ahead of us both. Felt I must share my joy with all of u!

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015

Care of Footpath 2 will release in Hindi as Kill Them Young.

Court has been announced as India's official entry in the Best Foreign Language Film category for Oscars.