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KBC 14: Which Indian presented the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in the year 1980?

KBC Play Along, December 29, Questions and Answers: Special appearance by Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani

KBC 14: Which Indian presented the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in the year 1980?

Options:

  1. Persis Khambatta
  2. Satyajit Ray
  3. Bhanu Athaiya
  4. Ashok Amritraj

Answer: Persis Khambatta

Many years ago, Persis Khambatta made history by becoming the first Indian person to ever present at the Academy Awards.

When she appeared on stage at a renowned award event in 1980, the actress and model Persis made India proud. The show was held in India. Following her discovery of the bold bald style seen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the actress found success in her career.

In late 60s, the actress was honoured by the American media as “the prettiest Indian girl to be seen in the US in many years”.

 

 

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