2 Indian film scripts to be part of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Q. Script of Adil Hussain starrer Sunrise and Parched have been archived by which motion picture organisation?- Published on 19 Sep 16a. BAFTA
b. Academy of Motion Picture and Sciences
c. British Broadcasting Association
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Academy of Motion Picture and Sciences
Marking a distinction for Indian cinema, the scripts of Adil Hussain starrer Sunrise and Parched have been archived at the Margaret Herrick Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- The academy was established in 1928 and now located in Beverly hills
- The library is open to the public and is used year-round by students, scholars, historians and industry professionals.
- It is a non circulating reference and research collection devote to development of motion picture as art form and industry
- Partho Sen Gupta directed Sunrise, a story of Inspector Joshi searching for daughter Aruna kidnapped at age 6
- Parched is produced by Ajay Devgan and directed by Leena Yadav.
- It raises awareness on issues like forced marriages, rape and mental cruelty against women.