Hindi short film Bittu has been shortlisted in the Live Action Short Film category for the 93rd Academy Awards. Helmed by Karishma Dev Dube, the short film cast includes actors namely Rani Kumari, Renu Kumari, Krishna Negi, Monu Uniyal, Salma Khatoom, Saurabh Saraswat, etc. Meanwhile, India's official Oscar entry, Jallikattu did not manage to make it to the Oscars 2021 shortlist.
As revealed by the makers, Oscars 2021-shortlisted Bittu is based on a true story. It premises around the lives of two young girls, living in a rural area and tells the story of a heartwarming friendship between the two. The short film that was released in 2020 in the USA, also received a 47th Student Academy Award. Bittu also premiered in over eighteen film festivals across the world.
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