{"id":987,"date":"2026-02-07T01:22:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T01:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=987"},"modified":"2026-02-07T01:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T01:22:54","slug":"taha-shah-badussha-on-paro-making-the-oscars-contention-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=987","title":{"rendered":"Taha Shah Badussha on Paro Making the Oscars Contention List – Woman’s era Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Taha Shah Badussha, fresh from the acclaim of <\/a><\/span>Heeramandi<\/span><\/i>, recently opened up about his reaction when he learned that his film <\/span>Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery<\/span><\/i> had made it onto the Oscars 2026 contention list \u2014 a milestone many actors dream of but few experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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He candidly admitted that at first, he <\/span>didn\u2019t believe the news<\/span><\/i>. Sitting at home when the message arrived, Taha thought someone was joking with him. It was only after the film\u2019s producer and co-star, Trupti Bhoir, convinced him to check the official link that the reality truly sank in.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Moment It Hit Him<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Once he realised <\/span>Paro<\/span><\/i> was genuinely in contention for the Oscars, Taha said he went quiet \u2014 struck by the thought that a film made from the heart, and a relatively small project, could reach such heights. For him, the achievement wasn\u2019t just professional but deeply personal. It took him about 30 minutes to let the news fully register before he could celebrate with friends and team members.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also noted that the team is now working hard to ensure the film gets the right release in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Feeling Overlooked to Believing in Himself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Talking about how he chose acting as a career, Taha reflected on his childhood: feeling ignored in school and craving appreciation. That early sense of being left out, he said, drove him to pursue performance and recognition \u2014 first on stage and then in film.<\/span><\/p>\n

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He shared that he didn\u2019t even know he wanted to <\/span>act<\/span><\/i> initially; he simply loved being on stage, watching plays, and performing \u2014 a passion that eventually led him to study at the New York Film Academy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highs, Lows, and What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When asked about his career highlights and struggles, Taha called his role in <\/span>Heeramandi<\/span><\/i> the highest point so far. The toughest period, he revealed, came after the COVID-19 pandemic, when he felt forgotten and stuck professionally. That challenging phase, he said, made him stronger and more determined.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Paro<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery<\/span><\/i> is a socially driven drama focusing on the grim reality of bride trafficking \u2014 an issue that continues to affect communities in India. Produced by Trupti Bhoir and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gajendra Ahire, the film has attracted attention on international platforms for its sensitive storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

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