Argo sets the tone for Orscars, wins big at SAG awards
January 28, 2013  12:47
Ben Affleck's hostage drama Argo added another trophy to its collection of awards this season by winning the best film ensemble at the 19th Screen Actors Guild Awards where Daniel Day-Lewis and Jennifer Lawrence were recognised in the acting categories.

The film, which revolves around CIA's attempt to free six US diplomats during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, is critics favourite to win some major trophies at the upcoming Oscars where it has seven nominations. Argo has already won two Golden Globes. 

"I'm really amazed and stunned," Affleck said while accepting the trophy.

Lawrence was named outstanding film actress for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook. The young actress thanked director David O Russell and co-star Bradley Cooper for helping her in her performance. 

The film also stars Indian actor Anupam Kher as Dr Cliff Patel. Kher was nominated along with the star cast of Sliver Linings Playbook in the best film ensemble but the award went to Argo. Other nominees were Les Miserables, Lincoln and India-shot drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
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