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Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts\u2019 (BAFTA) \u2018Breakthrough Initiative\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to identify, celebrate, and support up to five talents working in film, games, or TV in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rahman said he is thrilled to work with BAFTA to discover talent that the country has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a unique opportunity for promising artists to be supported by a world-renowned organisation, to not only make connections with other talented creatives across the world but to be mentored by BAFTA-winners and nominees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am looking forward to seeing the brilliant talent chosen from India to be showcased on a global stage,\u201d the 53-year-old composer said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The flagship new talent initiative, applications for which are now open, is part of BAFTA\u2019s year-round work to support new talent, operating alongside their awards ceremonies worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a press statement, BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate the development of relationships between British talent and India\u2019s homegrown creatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said Rahman shares the team\u2019s passion for identifying and nurturing new talent and they were grateful for his support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe is well positioned to support the initiative, with his broad spectrum of work drawing recognition across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films, which will help BAFTA to appeal to a wide section of the industry,\u201d Berry added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of BAFTA Breakthrough India, a jury of British and Indian industry experts will select five talents from across India to take part in the year-long mentoring and guidance programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The participants will receive one-to-one mentoring, global networking opportunities, free access to BAFTA events and screenings for 12 months, and full voting BAFTA membership.<\/p>\n\n\n
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