Pune, September 25: Aamir Khan's much acclaimed ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is now India's official entry to the Oscars. But Mangesh Hadawale's ‘Tingya’, a story of the relationship between a little boy and his bull amid the issue of farmer suicides in Maharashtra, is also getting ready to woo the nominations with producer Ravi Rai having decided to take his film as an independent entry. Here's asking a cross section of people which film stands a better chance at the awards.

Milind Soman, actor:

Well that's a tough question! I've seen both Tingya and Taare Zameen Par and I feel both are crafted equally well and cannot be compared on any terms be it acting, directing or story. Both films involve intense human emotions. It all depends on the jury this year and what they are looking for in international cinema. As both the films are going for the foreign language film category, I wish both would get nominated, as they are in different languages.

Suparna Gangal, short film director: I think Taare Zameen Par is the stronger contender. It had the best chance to be nominated. The story of Taare Zameen Par is intense and the content is superb. It can touch the heart of any individual irrespective of age and place. Besides, when you take a film abroad promotions play a very important role, and Aamir Khan has taken his films there earlier; this is his third time so he knows how to go about with things.

Ishani Nirgudkar, executive:

I think subject wise both the films are brilliant. I have seen both the films and the two of them have a message to give to its audience. As Tingya deals with the grave reality of agrarian issues of Maharashtra, Taare Zameen Par tells a story of a boy who's parents just want him to get good grades. Taare Zameen Par deals with a much common problem. This film gives a message to the parents as well as the education system. Also, Aamir Khan who is a better-known face at the international level. This being his third time at Oscars he would know better on how to do promotions for his film. So I feel it has a better chance.

Chandrashekar Joshi, film research officer, FTII:

Taare Zameen Par has a better chance at the awards not only because of its story line but also the treatment of production....