Oscar 2019

Oscars 2019

Question: Recently, which film has been declared as Norway’s official entry for best foreign film at Oscar 2019?
(a) What Will People Say
(b) Into the wild
(c) Both
(d) None of the above
Answer- (a)
Related facts-

  • On September 4, 2018, Indian-origin actor Adil Hussain told that his film ‘What Will People Say’ has been announced as the official entry for Oscars in the foreign language category for the year 2019.
  • Directed by Iram Haq, this film is made on the background of Pakistan and Norway.
  • The film is about love story of a migrant girl from the Pakistani family and a Norwegian boy.
  • Actor Adil Hussain played the role of a tough Pakistani father in this film.
  • On August 19, 2018 Adil Hussain won the National Film Award for Norway or Best Actor in the ‘Amanda’ award for his performance in the film.
  • He is the first Indian to win this award. He is well known for his role of in ‘Life of Pie’.
  • He is native of Goalpara district of Assam state.

Reference-
https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/adil-hussains-what-will-people-say-declared-as-norways-official-entry-for-best-foreign-film-at-oscars-2019-5117911.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adil_Hussain