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Riz Ahmed series reveals hidden history of British Asian anti-fascist resistance after UK race riots

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Riz Ahmed documentary released earlier this year, …

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9 months ago

Riz Ahmed series reveals hidden history of British-Asian anti-racist resistance

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new Riz Ahmed documentary will reveal the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Movie Review: A fantasy adventure with riot-grrrl energy in ‘Nimona’

Associated Press

A powerful, shapeshifting teenage girl and a disgraced knight-in-training suspected of killing a beloved queen are at the heart of “ Nimona,” a vibrant and irreverent animated adventure set in a futuristic fantasy kingdom. But “Nimona” is wrapped in new, exciting packaging with a wildly fun soundtrack featuring the likes of Metric, Dope Saint Jude and Judas Priest, LGBTQ+ themes …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Lily James joins co-star Riz Ahmed on the New York City set of new thriller Relay

Daily Mail

Lily James was snapped alongside Riz Ahmed on the set of their new film Relay for the first time on Tuesday in New York City. The Pam & Tommy actress, 34, got into character as she was dressed down for the role, sporting a pair of wide leg tan trousers with a linen blue shirt. Relay FIRST LOOK: Lily James …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Oscar nomination SNUBS 2023: Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift and James Cameron

Daily Mail

Scroll down for a full list of the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards The nominations were announced by Allison Williams and Riz Ahmed today The 95th Academy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on March 12 The 2023 Academy Award nominations were announced early on Tuesday morning. Brad Pitt was not noticed for his acting in Babylon as …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Riz Ahmed stifles laughter as he reads out My Year of Dicks Oscar nomination

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Riz Ahmed struggled to contain his laughter …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Sir Kenneth Branagh and Riz Ahmed lead British success at 2022 Oscars

The Independent

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2 years, 9 months ago

Oscars 2022: Riz Ahmed wins first Academy Award for short film The Long Goodbye

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Riz Ahmed has won his first Oscar for the short film …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed on ‘The Long Goodbye’ and how sharing pain can help the healing

LA Times

When you shape a nightmarish incident into a story, “it’s somehow less painful, and so there’s something in the storytelling that is healing and hopeful,” Riz Ahmed says of the live-action short “The Long Goodbye,” which he co-wrote with director Aneil Karia. Riz Ahmed may not be kidding when he claims that Aneil Karia — Ahmed’s co-writer and director of …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Encounter movie review: A highly interior family drama, albeit with all the whistles of an old-fashioned sci-fi romp

Firstpost

Riz Ahmed is impressive as Malik Khan, the ex-Marine who appears to be acting on top-secret orders, during a mission to eliminate the alien parasite that has spread across the planet. Amazon Prime’s Encounter, starring Riz Ahmed, is an impressively unclassifiable film, it has to be said. This is where Encounter reveals what it truly is: a highly interior family …

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3 years, 6 months ago

DYK not Shahid Kapoor but Riz Ahmed was the first choice to play Tommy in Udta Punjab?

India Today

Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt-starrer Udta Punjab recently completed five years of its release. On its fifth anniversary, the film's writer Sudip Sharma revealed that Sound Of Metal actor Riz Ahmed was the first choice to play Tommy Singh in Udta Punjab. RIZ AHMED WAS THE FIRST CHOICE TO PLAY TOMMY SINGH Speaking to Film Companion, Sudip Sharma spoke about RIz …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Riz Ahmed was considered for Shahid Kapoor's role in Udta Punjab: 'Never thought of Bollywood actor for Tommy Singh'

Hindustan Times

Screenwriter Sudip Sharma has revealed an unknown fact about his 2016 movie, Udta Punjab. As the film completed five years, Sharma shared some details about casting the role of Tommy Singh, which eventually went to Shahid Kapoor. Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Riz Ahmed was once considered for the role of Tommy Singh in Udta Punjab. I remember calling Abhishek and saying, …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Riz Ahmed fixing his wife's hair at Oscars 2021 makes Internet go aww. Best reactions

India Today

The Oscars 2021 had several headline-making moments. However, one particular instance has caught the internet’s eye and has them collectively go “aww.” We are talking about Riz Ahmed and his wife Fatima Farheen Mirza sharing an adorable moment on the red carpet. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/DjY9T8Oz9h — Nancy Wang Yuen April 25, 2021 I wish us all a very “Riz Ahmed Fixing …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2021: Riz Ahmed Pauses Oscars Red Carpet to Fix Wife's Hair, Fans Find it Sweet

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Best Actor Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed also proved that he could very well compete for best husband on the Oscars red carpet. “One second," Ahmed motioned to photographers, before he adjusted his wife Fatima Farheen Mirza’s hair. Riz Ahmed pauses the #Oscars red carpet to fix his wife Fatima Farheen Mirza's hair: "I'm the official groomer" https://t.co/QrBqZ8y6n1 pic.twitter.com/YAGv6ut7Eu— Variety April …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Riz Ahmed fixes his wife’s hair on the Oscars red carpet

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3 years, 8 months ago

Oscar Ceremony 2021 Date: Time, Hosts, Nominations List, and How to Watch in India

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The countdown for the 93rd Academy Awards has begun. OSCAR CEREMONY 2021: DATE AND TIME The award ceremony takes place on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles. OSCAR AWARDS HOSTS AND PRESENTERS The presenters announced so far for the award ceremony are: Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon Ho, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Regina King, …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2021: Minari, Nomadland leading noms indicate shift in focus on underrepresented communities, stories

Firstpost

As spring settles in over Hollywood, this year’s awards season is getting set for a delayed Academy Awards later this month. The differences between the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Academy in terms of approaches to diversity are stark, said Mark Young, a professor at USC’s Marshall School of Business. Especially in the last year, I think every institution …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed, First Muslim Actor to Be Nominated for Oscar, Was Once 'Typecast' as Terrorist

News 18

Actor Riz Ahmed scripted history after he was nominated for the Oscars in the “Best Male Actor” category for his role in the film Sound of Metal. “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,” Riz said soon after his nominations on Monday. Did …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed makes history as first Muslim nominated for lead actor Oscar

India Today

British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed made history as he is the first Muslim to be nominated for an Academy Award in the lead actor category. RIZ AHMED NOMINATED FOR OSCARS IN BEST ACTOR CATEGORY Riz Ahmed has received an Oscar nomination in Best Actor category for his role in Darius Marder's Sound of Metal. WHAT RIZ AHMED SAID AFTER OSCAR NOMINATION …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed Is First Muslim To Receive Oscar Nomination For Best Actor

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Riz Ahmed is making history once again. The actor, who was raised in England and is of Pakistani heritage, on Monday became the first Muslim to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is recognizing Ahmed for his performance in “Sound of Metal,” released last fall. In an …

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3 years, 9 months ago

93RD ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS

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3 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed is the first Muslim nominated for lead actor Oscar

LA Times

Riz Ahmed made history Monday as the first Muslim nominated for the Oscar for lead actor. He earned the nod for his role in “Sound of Metal.” Actor Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar when he took home the statuette for supporting actor for “Moonlight” in 2017 and won the same prize in 2019 for …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed reacts to his historic Oscar nomination

LA Times

“Sound of Metal” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019 before being released by Amazon Studios in November 2020. Ahmed’s nomination alongside Steven Yeun for “Minari” makes it the first time two actors of Asian descent have been nominated for lead actor in the same year. Some people may connect to the fact that it’s the first …

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3 years, 10 months ago

BAFTA 2021 nominations list out. Adarsh Gourav, Ramin Bahrani earn nod for The White Tiger

India Today

The BAFTA 2021 nominations list is now out. The six names in the Leading Actor category are Riz Ahmed - Sound of Metal Chadwick Boseman - Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Adarsh Gourav - The White Tiger Anthony Hopkins - The Father Mads Mikkelsen - Another Round Tahar Rahim - The Mauritanian#EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/GfM3ey5km3 — BAFTA March 9, 2021 On the other …

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Riz Ahmed series reveals hidden history of British Asian anti-fascist resistance after UK race riots

Riz Ahmed series reveals hidden history of British-Asian anti-racist resistance

Movie Review: A fantasy adventure with riot-grrrl energy in ‘Nimona’

Lily James joins co-star Riz Ahmed on the New York City set of new thriller Relay

Oscar nomination SNUBS 2023: Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift and James Cameron

Riz Ahmed stifles laughter as he reads out My Year of Dicks Oscar nomination

Sir Kenneth Branagh and Riz Ahmed lead British success at 2022 Oscars

Oscars 2022: Riz Ahmed wins first Academy Award for short film The Long Goodbye

Riz Ahmed on ‘The Long Goodbye’ and how sharing pain can help the healing

Encounter movie review: A highly interior family drama, albeit with all the whistles of an old-fashioned sci-fi romp

DYK not Shahid Kapoor but Riz Ahmed was the first choice to play Tommy in Udta Punjab?

Riz Ahmed was considered for Shahid Kapoor's role in Udta Punjab: 'Never thought of Bollywood actor for Tommy Singh'

Riz Ahmed fixing his wife's hair at Oscars 2021 makes Internet go aww. Best reactions

Oscars 2021: Riz Ahmed Pauses Oscars Red Carpet to Fix Wife's Hair, Fans Find it Sweet

Riz Ahmed fixes his wife’s hair on the Oscars red carpet

Oscar Ceremony 2021 Date: Time, Hosts, Nominations List, and How to Watch in India

Oscars 2021: Minari, Nomadland leading noms indicate shift in focus on underrepresented communities, stories

Riz Ahmed, First Muslim Actor to Be Nominated for Oscar, Was Once 'Typecast' as Terrorist

Riz Ahmed makes history as first Muslim nominated for lead actor Oscar

Riz Ahmed Is First Muslim To Receive Oscar Nomination For Best Actor

93RD ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS

Riz Ahmed is the first Muslim nominated for lead actor Oscar

Riz Ahmed reacts to his historic Oscar nomination

BAFTA 2021 nominations list out. Adarsh Gourav, Ramin Bahrani earn nod for The White Tiger