Pakistani-born British actor and musician Raz Ahmed has won his first Oscar award in the live action short film category for The Long Goodbye.
According to Arab News, the film shows a South Asian immigrant family in the UK preparing for a wedding at their home, while the march of right-wing extremists spirals out of control and spreads chaos. ۔
This is the first time that an Asian has won an award in the category of live action short film.
According to the British newspaper Guardian, Raz Ahmed was nominated in the same category last year along with Steven Yuan. It was the first time that two Asians had been nominated for Best Actor.
After receiving the award, Raz Ahmed said in his speech, "In this difficult time, we feel that the character of the story reminds us whether or not we are. We are the only ones. "
"This (award) is for all those who do not feel connected. Anyone who feels he is stuck in the middle. You are not alone. We will meet you there. This is where the future lies. Peace.
According to a report, The Long Goodbye includes music from Raz Ahmed's album of the same name, which was released in 2021.
He was nominated for an Oscar last year for his role in Sound of Metal, but was replaced by actor Anthony Hopkins.
