MUMBAI: The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is contemplating to initiate legal proceedings against Ismail Darbar, for alleging them of being unfair and corrupt.

Ismail Darbar in a pressconference expressed that he did not understand how the movie won the prestigious award. I have heard that the Oscar awards are often bought by artists and individuals. I never understood how that movie received the Oscar; it is not an ordinary award after all. I know that it was compromised and bought by the recipients....

Reacting on Ismail's accusation, The Academy's director of communication Leslie Unger said, It simply is not possible to buy an Academy Award. While some individuals might disagree with the results of our voting processes, the Academy stands behind the integrity of the voting....

AR Rahman has decided not to take any legal action against Ismail Darbar, Rahman calmly retorts, It's a free country and everyone is entitled to their opinion....