Karishma Tanna gets nominated for Scoop at Busan Film Festival

IANS

Karishma Tanna is the only Indian actress nominated for the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) this year for her performance in the series Scoop, which has been directed by Hansal Mehta.

The actress has been nominated in the category ‘Best Lead Actress’ and the show has been named in the ‘Best Asian TV series’. Karishma said, “I am incredibly happy and overwhelmed by the response Scoop has received. Playing the character of Jagruti Pathak has been an enriching experience and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I am thankful to director Hansal Mehta for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of this incredible project.”

Scoop, is based on Jigna Vora’s biographical memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison. It follows the real-life story of Jigna Vora, who was accused of the murder of a reporter, Jyotirmoy Dey, in June 2011. Karishma takes centre stage, playing the role of Jagruti Pathak, a determined journalist on a quest for justice in a politically ruled nation.