Oscars 2019: India-based \'Period. End of Sentence.\' wins documentary short subject

Oscars 2019: India-based 'Period. End of Sentence.' wins documentary short subject

ANI  |  Hollywood 

'Period. End of Sentence,' an India-based documentary created history after winning the best documentary short subject at

The film is helmed by Rayka Zehtabchi, who overjoyed by the win, expressed her happiness saying, "I can't believe a film about menstruation just won an "

The film has been produced by Guneet Monga, who has previously produced critically acclaimed like 'Masaan' and 'Lunchbox'.

The film was competing with other including 'Black Sheep', 'End Game', 'Lifeboat' and 'A Night at the Garden'.

The documentary that tackles the stigma around menstruation in rural India, is currently available on

'Period. End of Sentence.' is the second Oscar-winning documentary short set in India, along with Smile (2008).

is taking place at the Dolby Theatre at in Hollywood.

The ceremony was presented hostless for the first time in 30 years after stepped down as the host following a controversy surrounding his old homophobic tweets.

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First Published: Mon, February 25 2019. 08:57 IST