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Asian Academy Creative Awards: Basil Joseph wins top honor: ‘You’re only as good as your team’

At the Asian Academy Creative Awards, actor-filmmaker Basil Joseph won Best Director (Fiction). On Thursday, the Chijmes Hall in Singapore hosted an award ceremony to recognize the best content from 16 APAC countries. There’s been a gap of two years since AACA handed out awards in person.

The award went to Basil for directing Minnal Murali. In the past, there have been tons of superhero stories, and putting one together with a new story and vision was challenging to say the least. Having the Asian Academy Creative Awards recognize and praise my work shows just how successful I’ve been,” Basil said.

It has been a joyride to work with such incredible actors, producers, writers and Netflix, who all supported my vision and brought it to life. Having worked with such a beautiful team made all the difference,” the filmmaker-actor said.

With Tovino Thomas in the lead role, Minnal Murali tells the story of two social pariahs who end up gaining superpowers after being struck by the same lighting. There’s one who has a hero’s legacy to live up to, and there’s one who uses it to hurt people. It got rave reviews for the way Basil juxtaposed the hero and the villain, highlighting the dangers of society’s collective apathy.

Despite being originally intended for a theatrical release, Minnal Murali was ultimately released on Netflix in 2021 due to the Covid lockdown. In addition to Tovino Thomas, Guru Somasundaram, Aju Varghese, and Shelly Kishore also starred.

Kavya Mishra

Hi, I'm Kavya Mishra, an entertainment journalist with a passion for all things Bollywood. I graduated from Lady Shri Ram College for Women–Delhi University (LSR–DU) in 2016, where I honed my writing and communication skills. During my time at LSR–DU, I completed an editorial internship at India Today and gained valuable experience working in the editorial department. After completing my degree, I worked as a writer for missmalini, one of India's top entertainment websites. At missmalini, I wrote engaging and informative articles on the latest celebrity news, movie releases, and fashion trends. My love for all things entertainment, combined with my exceptional writing skills, made me a valuable asset to the missmalini team. I'm known in the industry for my geeky passion for Bollywood and my ability to unearth the juiciest and most exclusive news stories. I have an extensive network of industry insiders, which enables me to get the inside scoop on the latest happenings in the entertainment world. As a driven and dedicated entertainment journalist, I'm always striving to be at the forefront of the industry. I have an innate ability to connect with my readers and am committed to providing them with the latest and most accurate information on their favorite celebrities and movies.

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