The Anupam Kher starrer The Silver Linings Playbook (SLP) has been nominated for Oscars in 8 categories including best picture, best director and best actor.

Anupam who's getting ready for the big Oscars night in LA could barely contain his excitement. `Every time I've crossed to a new level of film acting the film has been a breakthrough project.

My first Hindi film as a leading man was Mahesh Bhatt's Saaraansh which immediately established me as someone who knows the craft.

My first British film was Gurinder Chadha's Bend It Like Beckham which was a huge international success. And now my first American film Silver Linings Playbook is a roaring success. Silver Linings has proved a golden opportunity for me. `