Close X
Monday, November 18, 2024
ADVT 
Hollywood

Asif Kapadia Wins Grammy For 'Amy'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 16 Feb, 2016 01:09 PM
    British filmmaker of Indian origin Asif Kapadia on Monday bagged a Grammy Award for his film "Amy", a documentary on the life of late singer Amy Winehouse.
     
    He was honoured with the Best Music Film award for "Amy", which is also in the Oscar race in the Best Documentary Feature category.
     
    "Amazing! Thank you @TheGRAMMYs #AMY wins Best Music Film @AmyFilmUK @amywinehouse @AmyTheMovie @A24," he tweeted after his victory.
     
    The documentary uses archive footage to tell the story of the “Rehab” hitmaker's life and premature death. She died at the age of 27.
     
    The filmmaker on Sunday won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) honour for the movie, which was premiered at the 2015 Cannes International Film Festival.
     
    A three-time BAFTA winning filmmaker, Kapadia, born and brought up in London, will next helm a feature documentary about the soccer player Diego Maradona.
     
    Kapadia's earlier films include "The Warrior" and "Senna".

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    Bradley Cooper Goes To Great Lengths To Hide His Face

    Actor Bradley Cooper was seen running from his car with his head down and a cap on as he attempted to avoid being seen. He was trying so hard that he had an unfortunate accident.

    Bradley Cooper Goes To Great Lengths To Hide His Face

    From India To Hollywood: Yoga's Rising Popularity In The West

    From India To Hollywood: Yoga's Rising Popularity In The West
    The popularity of yoga among Hollywood celebrities hasn't gone unnoticed by Indian yoga experts, and they are fairly positive about its development and growth in the US.

    From India To Hollywood: Yoga's Rising Popularity In The West

    Lady Gaga Flaunts Bikini Body

    Lady Gaga Flaunts Bikini Body
    Singer Lady Gaga proudly showed off her bikini body during her sun-filled vacation in the Bahamas.

    Lady Gaga Flaunts Bikini Body

    Dita Von Teese Doesn't Leave House Without Lipstick

    Dita Von Teese Doesn't Leave House Without Lipstick
    Actress-designer Dita Von Teese says she would never leave her house without applying her signature red lipstick.

    Dita Von Teese Doesn't Leave House Without Lipstick

    Tom Hanks to star in Clint Eastwood's 'Sully'?

    Tom Hanks to star in Clint Eastwood's 'Sully'?
    Actor Tom Hanks is reportedly being considered for the role of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood's upcoming film “Sully”.

    Tom Hanks to star in Clint Eastwood's 'Sully'?

    Kate Winslet Plans Festival Of Parties For 40th Birthday

    Actress Kate Winslet is planning a "festival of parties" for her 40th birthday in October.

    Kate Winslet Plans Festival Of Parties For 40th Birthday