Double standards, Gowariker praised 'The Goat Life': Blessy on National Award snub
Director Blessy spoke about 'The Goat Life' being dismissed by National Awards jury, but revealed that jury's chairperson, Ashutosh Gowariker, praised the film earlier. He said, "I remember [Gowariker] appreciating the film deeply during our conversation." He pointed out "double standards" and said, "If someone appreciated the film in such detail, how can they now dismiss it on technical grounds?"