14 Indians Who Have Been Nominated or Have Won The Oscar

To highlight how important the Oscars really are we would like to paraphrase ourselves. From making the careers of some of the most creative and essential filmmakers in the world to honouring the under-rated legends, the history of Oscars is filled with important moments. And when a film or recognised by the Academy's voting members, they will live on forever in the eyes of some people.

And that is why every professional involved in any aspect of filmmaking knows how coveted this prize really is, including Indians.

Yes, believe it or not, but Indians have a strong track-record at the Academy Awards. Our films might not have the same impact in the eyes of international audiences but don't think we lack the talent to build something that can be loved. Here are the most telling examples of that:

1. A.R. RAHMAN

The Mozart of Madras has been nominated for four Oscars, winning two for Slumdog Millionaire.

2. BOMBAY JAYASHRI

The Indian musical composer and performer was nominated for Best Original Song for Life of Pi.

3. DEEPA MEHTA

The acclaimed filmmaker was nominated for Water, which was nominated for Best Foreign Film.

4. RESUL POOKUTTY

Resul Pookutty won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing for Slumdog Millionaire.

5. GULZAR

The legendary lyricist won the Oscar for Best Original Song for penning down Jai Ho.

6. ISMAIL MERCHANT

The Indian-born producer/ director has been nominated for four Oscars for Best Picture and Best Short Subject (Live Action).

7 & 8. VIDHU VINOD CHOPRA (ALONG WITH K.K. KAPIL)

The legendary filmmaker, along with K.K. Kapil, were nominated for An Encounter with Faces in the category Best Documentary (Short Subject).

9. BHANU ATHAIYYA

In 1982, Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian who won the Oscar for Gandhi for Best Costume Design.

10. MIRA NAIR

Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay! was the second film to get nominated in Best Foreign Film category at Oscars.

11. ASHUTOSH GOWARIKER

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Following Mira Nair, Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan got nominated in Best Foreign Film category at Oscars.

12. ASHVIN KUMAR

Ashvin Kumar's Little Terrorist was nominated for Best Live Action Short at the 77th Academy Awards.

13. MEHBOOB KHAN 

For making India's first Oscar Nominated film Mother India, Mehboob Khan is on this exclusive list.

14. SATYAJIT RAY

For his excellent contribution to cinema, Satyajit Ray was awarded the  Academy Honorary Award in 1992.

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