Actor Adil Hussain became the first Indian to win an award, for best actor, at Norway's Amanda Awards for his performance in the 2017 film What Will People Say (Hva Vil Folk Si). The Amanda Awards, established since 1985, are Norway's highest film honour that promote the country's cinema.
The actor shared his news on social media and noted that he was truly grateful for the honour. He dedicated his award to his hometown of Goalpara, Assam writing "for all those who believe that Art Can Break All Boundaries of All Kinds".