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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that organizes the Oscars each year has invited 529 artists and professionals in the film industry from all across the world. Six Indian professionals have been included among this group in various branches of filmmaking. Prominent among these is Indian filmmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj. The latest invitations highlight the growing recognition of Indian professionals on the global cinema stage and reflect the Academy’s efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive membership.

Six Indians Receive Academy Invitations For Oscar Voting Panel 

This year, six Indian film professionals have been invited to join the Academy. They represent various fields of the film industry and have made notable contributions through their work.

The invited members from India are:

1. Vishal Bhardwaj – Filmmaker and music composer, known for films like Maqbool (2003), Omkara (2006), Haider (2014), and many others.

2. Deepa Bhatia – Film editor, known to have worked on films like Tare Zameen Par, My Name is Khan, Rock On, Kai Po Che, and Raees.

3. A Sreekar Prasad – Editor, who is renowned for his seamless cutting across more than 600 films in 17+ languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English.

4. Eka Lakhani – Costume designer of actors for many bollywood movies like Ponniyin Selvan, Sanju (2018), Shershaah (2021), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), and Dunki (2023).

5. Dilip Shankar—Casting director, contributed in films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Life of pie and more.

6. Avneet Kaur – Disney animator, who is executive at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she serves as the Head of Characters and Technical Animation.

 

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Global Names Also Featured For Oscar Voting Panel

The Academy is bringing in several famous international figures. Invitations have been sent to actors Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Josh O’Connor and Simu Liu. Other new invitees include filmmakers Zach Cregger, the Safdie Brothers.

The Academy’s invite list includes several well-known international personalities. Actors Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Josh O'Connor, and Simu Liu have received invitations. Filmmakers Zach Cregger and the Safdie Brothers are also among the new invitees.

 

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Academy Membership Continues To Grow

If all invitees accept, the Academy’s membership will exceed 11,000 people, with more than 10,000 eligible to vote in the Oscars. The organisation stated that 42% of the new invitees are women, 56% belong to underrepresented communities, and 53% are from countries outside the United States.


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