Filmworld
Irrfan 'extremely thrilled' over Asif Kapadia's Oscar
Mumbai, March 1
Actor Irrfan Khan says he is thrilled that British filmmaker of Indian origin Asif Kapadia's "Amy" was named the Best Documentary Feature at the 88th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
"Amy" is based on the life of late singer Amy Winehouse.
Irrfan, who worked with Kapadia a decade ago for "The Warrior", said in a statement: "I am extremely thrilled for Asif. He is an amazing filmmaker and I am happy that we had the opportunity to work together in the past.
"His film 'The Warrior' was a turning point of my life. It's overwhelming to know that finally he got the much deserving Oscar."
Irrfan is himself an internationally popular actor, who has acted in Hollywood films like "Jurrasic World" and "A Mighty Heart". He has also shot for "Inferno" with Hollywood actor Tom Hanks.
"Amy" is based on the life of late singer Amy Winehouse.
Irrfan, who worked with Kapadia a decade ago for "The Warrior", said in a statement: "I am extremely thrilled for Asif. He is an amazing filmmaker and I am happy that we had the opportunity to work together in the past.
"His film 'The Warrior' was a turning point of my life. It's overwhelming to know that finally he got the much deserving Oscar."
Irrfan is himself an internationally popular actor, who has acted in Hollywood films like "Jurrasic World" and "A Mighty Heart". He has also shot for "Inferno" with Hollywood actor Tom Hanks.
1 hour ago
Bomb threat diverts Vistara flight to Frankfurt
1 hour ago
US lawmakers criticise Harvard University for its handling of anti-CCP protest
1 hour ago
Canada is intensely interested in escalation; Policy experts on the India-Canada row
1 hour ago
Indian American Representatives Urge Diplomatic Solutions Following the Death of Hamas Leader
2 hours ago
Indian-Origin Canadian Citizen Targeted in Racist Attack Amid India-Canada Diplomatic Tensions in Waterloo
2 hours ago
Remaining Indian diplomats "clearly on notice", says Canada Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
2 hours ago
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Delivered Remarks on Overdose and Substance Use Recovery Efforts at Two Maryland Events
2 hours ago
Asian American Workers and Small Business Owners Tout Vice President Harris’ Economic Agenda in New Campaign Ads
2 hours ago
Brooklyn President Reynoso Partners with NYC Wine & Food Festival to Bring 100 High Schoolers to FoodieCon
3 hours ago
Two including banker held for providing bank account to cybercriminals
3 hours ago
Pannun 'murder plot': Gupta pleads not guilty, asks for Hindi-speaking lawyer, return of prayer book
3 hours ago
'Please give up hunger strike': Mamata appeals to junior doctors through Chief Secretary's phone
3 hours ago
Assam to spend Rs 800 crore to rejuvenate beels: CM Sarma