BAFTA Breakthrough India reveals selected participants

|
  • 0

BAFTA Breakthrough India reveals selected participants

Friday, 11 June 2021 | PNS

BAFTA Breakthrough India reveals selected participants

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the names of the 10 selected participants for its talent initiative, BAFTA Breakthrough India. The selected participants include A Suitable Boy actress Tanya Maniktala, Scam 1992 writer Sumit Purohit and Gully Boy cinematographer Jay Pinak Oza among others.

While the talent initiative is in partnership with Netflix, the talents are selected by a jury of industry experts including Anupam Kher, Monika Shergill, Mira Nair and Siddharth Roy Kapur.

AR Rahman, BAFTA Breakthrough India ambassador and jury chair, said, “The quality of outstanding applications from across the film, games, and television industries was overwhelming, compelling the jury to select 10 deserving Indian talents as part of the Breakthrough initiative this year, rather than five as originally planned. This itself serves as a huge testament to the level of creative talent India has to offer. As our country faces unprecedented times, we are hopeful to launch yet another cohort very soon, as we do believe that this programme offers an opportunity of a lifetime for Indian talent and I look forward to seeing the new opportunities Breakthrough can bring for them in the years to come.”

The complete list of the selected 10 promising talents, drawn from the film, games and television industries in India is Renu Savant, Jay Pinak Oza, Tanya Maniktala, Akshay Singh, Vikram Singh, Karthikeya Murthy, Palomi Ghosh, Arun Karthick, Shruti Ghosh, Sumit Purohit.

“India is one of the world’s great centres of storytelling. Despite these tough times, it was incredible to see such amazing Indian talent apply across genres. It served as a reminder of the tremendous opportunities for new talent, fresh voices, and untold stories that can travel nationwide and around the world,” Monika Shergill, VP, content, Netflix India.

Amanda Berry OBE, chief executive of BAFTA, said: “We launched Breakthrough in the UK eight years ago and since then have recognised and supported over 160 talented individuals. We have seen previous Breakthroughs thrive in their careers with many going on to become BAFTA-winners and nominees. I am absolutely thrilled that Breakthrough has now been extended to India; congratulations to our participants and welcome to the growing BAFTA Breakthrough family.”

State Editions

LG informs president Murmu of Atishi oath

19 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Delhi records 2,170 arms act cases in 2024

19 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

North Delhi Medical College holds convocation ceremony

19 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Two cousins drowned in Yamuna during Ganpati immersion

19 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Sunday Edition

Paris Paralympics Para athletes bask in glory and gold

15 September 2024 | Rishabh Malik | Agenda

DUBLIN'S HIDDEN GEM

15 September 2024 | AKANKSHA DEAN | Agenda

From wheels to wings

15 September 2024 | Gyaneshwar Dayal | Agenda

We hope to instil a respect for our heritage:Tarun Thakral

15 September 2024 | Pioneer | Agenda

The Monsoon’s Whisper in Every Note

15 September 2024 | SAKSHI PRIYA | Agenda