‘Sinners’ Targets Oscars with Two Original Song Entries

The gritty Indian crime thriller Sinners has made a bold play for Oscar recognition, submitting two original songs—“Blood on My Hands” and “Forgive Me, Father”—for Best Original Song at the 2025 Academy Awards. Directed by National Award-winner Arjun Kapoor and scored by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire), the film’s soundtrack has already earned global acclaim.

The Competing Tracks: Contrasting Masterpieces

1. “Blood on My Hands”

• Style: High-energy fusion of electronic beats and Indian percussion
• Artist: Rock vocalist Ankit Tiwari
• Scene: Climactic chase sequence
• Why It Stands Out: Raw lyrics like “I sold my soul, now the devil’s my kin” mirror the protagonist’s moral turmoil.

2. “Forgive Me, Father”

• Style: Soulful ballad with live choir and violin
• Artist: Grammy winner Shreya Ghoshal
• Scene: Emotional climax
• Why It Stands Out: A haunting plea for redemption, praised as “transcendent” by critics.

Why Submit Two Songs?

The move is rare but strategic. Director Arjun Kapoor explains:

“Both songs drive the narrative—‘Blood’ embodies chaos, ‘Forgive Me’ delivers catharsis. We couldn’t choose.”

Historically, dual submissions have worked (La La Land, 2017), but the gamble risks vote-splitting.

Oscars Outlook: Can ‘Sinners’ Win?

Key Advantages

• Global Chart Success: Soundtrack topped iTunes in 15 countries.
• Rahman’s Reputation: Hollywood respects the composer’s pedigree.
• Festival Buzz: Variety called the music “a character in itself” at Cannes.

Competition

Heavyweights like Joker: Folie à Deux and Wicked loom, but Sinners’ uniqueness could break through.

Industry Support

• Bollywood Backing: Ranveer Singh tweeted “#SinnersForOscars” calling Blood his gym anthem.
• Critics’ Take: Rolling Stone India says both tracks are “Oscar-worthy masterpieces.”

Next Steps

The Academy’s December shortlist will reveal if Sinners makes history as the first Indian film with two Best Original Song nominations.

— By [Your Name], Senior Entertainment Correspondent, NextMinuteNews