Irish hot favourite to host Indian Oscars

FILM fans are hoping to curry favour with India’s movie bosses in a bid to bring the Bollywood Oscars to Ireland.

Four countries are competing to host the top awards in Indian cinema next year, and promoters here are finalising a submission they hope will bring the glitzy affair to a venue in Dublin.

The idea is backed by the film industry representative body, the Audiovisual Federation, as well as the Irish Hotels Federation, while the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism is also being kept informed with a view to lending support.