Movie ‘White Tiger’ starring Rajkumar Rao, Priyanka Chopra, and Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra, has been nominated in the ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’ category for the 93rd Academy Awards.
The movie is based on author Aravind Adiga’s award-winning novel by the same name.
News of the nomination of the movie was announced by Chopra herself. She along with her husband Nick Jonas hosted the Oscars nomination event.
The actress took to social media to announce the movie’s feat.
“We just got nominated for an Oscar! Congratulations Ramin and team #TheWhiteTiger.
Somehow announcing the nomination myself made it so much more special. So so proud,” she tweeted.
We just got nominated for an Oscar! Congratulations Ramin and team #TheWhiteTiger.
Somehow announcing the nomination myself made it so much more special. So so proud ❤️@_GouravAdarsh @RajkummarRao #RaminBahrani(1/2) pic.twitter.com/btgCgOJ67h
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 15, 2021
Actor Adarsh Gourav also shared the announcement on Instagram.
“Officially part of an Oscar-nominated film,” the actor wrote.
Flamboyant actor Rajkumar Rao taking to Instagram also sent his heartiest congratulations to the team of the movie.
The movie is up against Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Father, One Night in Miami, and Nomadland. The movie ‘White Tiger’ was released on Netflix in January 2021.
Filmed mostly around Delhi, the movie depicts a witty and powerful story of ambition weaved around the ideas of the rich-poor divide and corruption. Gourav essayed the role of a poor driver who works for Chopra and Rao.
Notably, The White Tiger picked up nominations for the BAFTA Awards 2021 as well.
The 93rd Academy Awards is scheduled for April 25. This year, the Oscars will be an in-person event, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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