Aamir Khan's blockbuster movie Dangle has been chosen as the Best Asian Film at the seventh Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who served as one of the jury members on the panel, led by Hollywood star Russell Crowe, for this year's inaugural category, took to Twitter to praise the film's team.
Shabana Azmi tweeted, 'Dangal' wins Best Asian Film at AACTA. Congratulations Team Dangal. With Russel Crowe chairman of the jury, it was a unanimous decision,’wrote Azmi, alongside a selfie with the Oscar-winning actor.
The Nitesh Tiwari directed movie’s story movie revolves around the story of Mahavir Phogat and his famous Phogat daughters.
The movie managed to stake in more than $6 million in China and Hong Kong in less than a week's time.
-
Denise Richards doubles down on abuse claims against ex husband Aaron Phypers amid show return -
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals deep personal connection with Kate Hudson -
Hilary Duff tears up talking about estranged sister Haylie Duff -
Inside Hilary Duff's supportive marriage with husband Matthew Koma amid new album release -
Daniel Radcliffe admits to being self conscious while filming 'Harry Potter' in late teens -
Eric Dane infuriated after ALS diagnosis as he feared the disease would take him away from his girls -
Johnny Depp's kind gesture towards late 'Grey's Anatomy' actor Eric Dane before death laid bare -
Kylie Jenner 'convinced' Gwyneth Paltrow is 'crushing' on Timothee Chalamet: 'It's disrespectful'