Pakistani film 'Joyland' has been shortlisted for 95th Academy Awards, according to Deadline. Directed by Saim Sadiq, film becomes Pakistan's first selection in Oscar's International Feature Film category.

British actor Riz Ahmed also shared Deadline's report on Joyland's selection on his Instagram account.

Film starring Alina Khan, Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Sarwat Gilani, Salman Peerzada, and Sania Saeed was announced as country's official submission in 95th run of biggest film awards in September.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 22 2022

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