NEW DELHI: Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty received nominations in two categories at Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 63rd annual Golden Reel Awards for the films “Unfreedom” and “India’s Daughters”, both of which are banned in India.
Pookutty took to Twitter to acknowledge the nominations.
He also dedicated his nominations to the victim of the brutal gangrape that took place in the moving bus in Delhi on December 16, 2012.
“Unfreedom”, a film on homosexuality, was nominated in Feature Film – Foreign Film (Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue & ADR) categorgy. Directed by Raj Amit Kumar, the film was banned in India due to its bold scenes.
Leslee Udwin’s controversial BBC documentary “India’s Daughter”, which is also banned in India, received nomination in the Television – Short Form, Documentary category.
“Mad Max: Fury Road”, “The Martian”, “The Revenant” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” lead the way on the film side with three nominations apiece. HBO’s hit show “Game of Thrones” came out on top in the TV categories with a trio of mentions as well.
Winners will be announced on February 27.
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