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The show which puts women in the spotlight and allows us to hear the most incredible stories and insights from all around the world.
I'm Dashiani Navanayagam.
Today, some glitz, glamour and glory as we look towards the Oscars, the highest recognition in the film industry.
The ceremony will take place on March 10, and I'm delighted to say that with me in the studio are two women whose extraordinary works have both been nominated for an award.
They are director Nisha Pahuja.
Her film to Kill a Tiger is nominated in the best documentary Features category and writer and filmmaker Nazrin Chowdhury.
Her directorial debut, Red, White and Blue, is nominated for best live action short film.
Thank you so much to both of you for coming in.
It's a real pleasure.
Thank you.
I'm delighted to be here, both with you, but also Nisha, whose film I love.
Oh, so sweet.
So lovely to be here, too, with you fabulous women.
Look, you're both nominated for an Oscar.
Nazrin, has it sunk in yet?
Yes and no.
I mean, I know it's a thing because I'm on this journey and I'm going to all these parties and receptions, but on another level, no, because, Nisha, I'm an independent film.