CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 14th Asian Film Awards (“AFA14”) were announced on 28 October 2020 virtually by the Asian Film Awards Academy (“AFAA”). Gully Boy bagged the award for the Best Original Score at the event.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Asian Film Awards Academy to recognise the excellence of the film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema. The former Asian Film Awards trophy designed by William Chang used in the 3rd Asian Film Awards in 2009.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yeoh has picked up several honours including a Golden Globe for best actress this year. She became only the second Asian actress to win the award (Awkwafina won the award in 2020 for her role in The Farewell).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Detailed explanation-5: -Academy Awards, popularly known as “Oscar” - the award of the American Academy of cinema - is the most famous and prestigious award in film making industry, both domestic and international.