OSCAR NOMINATION FOR IRFAN KHAN and TABU FILM - Page 3

Originally posted by: -ksh-

Another film with an Indian connection got Oscar nominations.

Silver Linings Playbook's eight Oscar nods is Anupam Kher's "biggest moment"

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday, January 10, 2013 (Mumbai )

Anupam Kher played Dr. Patel in the film, which features Hollywood giants Robert de Niro and Bradley Cooper in key roles.

Indian actor Anupam Kher, who features in the cast of Hollywood movie Silver Linings Playbook, is ecstatic after the romantic-comedy bagged eight nominations at the 85th Academy Awards. He says "this is the biggest moment of my life".

"As an Indian actor, I feel rewarded for my 30 years of contribution to cinema. I am glad to have worked with the fabulous cast and crew of Silver Linings Playbook," Anupam Kher said in a statement.

"(Director) David O. Russell is undoubtedly a brilliant filmmaker and he has proved it again. A major part of me as an actor feels satiated today," added the 57-year-old veteran.

Anupam Kher played Dr. Patel in the film, which features Hollywood giants Robert de Niro and Bradley Cooper in key roles.

The Oscar nominations were announced in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.