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Oscars 2021: Riz Ahmed makes history as first Muslim best actor nominee
Los Angeles: Pakistani-origin Riz Ahmed clinched the best actor Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Sound Of Metal' and became the first Muslim actor to have been nominated in the best actor category in the history of Academy Awards.
The actor played the role of a drummer who begins to lose his hearing in the 'Sound of Metal'.
Reacting to the nomination the actor turned to twitter and said, "Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement.
While expressing his gratitude the UK-born star wrote, "I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities".
The 38-year old further wrote, "I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, As well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder.," he added.
Ahmed concluded that these nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many and all of our incredible cast, crew and producers ".
As well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers... pic.twitter.com/7q27wrMpUb
— Riz Ahmed (@rizwanahmed) March 15, 2021
Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others. pic.twitter.com/Yl2eLuvmwf
— Riz Ahmed (@rizwanahmed) March 15, 2021
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