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Irrfan Khan happy with Asif Kapadia Oscar win

Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan

The 2016 Oscar’s was all about actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Priyanka Chopra. However actor Irrfan Khan is raving about British film-maker Asif Kapadia who has won Best Documentary Feature for his film ‘Amy’.

Khan and Kapadia had worked together in the past for a film titled ‘The Warrior’ (2001). Talking about the film-maker’s win,��Absolute India reported Khan stating, “I am extremely thrilled for Asif. He is an amazing filmmaker and I am happy that we had the opportunity to work together in the past. His film The Warrior was a turning point of my life. It’s overwhelming to know that finally he got the much deserving Oscar.”

‘Amy’ is a documentary about the rise and fall of singer and musician Amy Whinehouse. Best known for her soulful voice, Whinehouse had a history of drug abuse and addiction. She died in her flat at the tender age of 27.