Nandita Das’ directorial Zwigato has bagged a spot in the permanent core collection at the library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The film, starring actor-comedian Kapil Sharma in the lead role, hit theatres on March 17. Despite receiving critical acclaim, it has still not been released on a streaming platform.

Das took to Instagram to share the news about the film’s selection.

Taking a jibe at OTT, the actor-filmmaker wrote, “Hope OTT platforms are reading this! I think it’s time to give the audience the opportunity to see Zwigato.”

Along with a poster of the film, she wrote in the caption, “I was most surprised and delighted to receive an email from the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (The Oscars!) about wanting the script of Zwigato for their Permanent Core Collection. It is a happy reminder that the film is relevant and glad we made it. I believe only when stories are authentic and rooted in their own contexts, they transcend cultures and borders and become part of world cinema.”

She added, “I am glad that it will be available in the library for students, filmmakers and writers. The overwhelming response that we have got for Zwigato from both audiences and critics has opened unexpected doors such as this... Thank you Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for this honour!”