Indian Oscar Winners
How many Indians have won Oscars?
As of February 2024, there are a total of 9 Indians who have won Oscars. It also includes a total of 20 nominations in the scientific and technical categories who have contributed significantly to the motion pictures.
Who won 2 Oscars from India?
A.R. Rahman won two awards at the Oscars, namely one for the original score and the other for the song “Jai Ho” in 2009. In his speech, he said, “Before coming here I was excited and terrified.
Who got first Oscar in India?
Bhanu Athaiya won the Best Costume Design prize at the 55th Annual Academy Awards in 1983, she became the first Indian to win an Oscar.
What is the full form of Oscar?
The full form of Oscar award is Academy Awards. The awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize outstanding achievements in the film industry.
Which Indian lady got Oscar award?
Bhanu Athaiya was a great costume designer and was the first Indian to receive an Oscar for her contribution to dressing the actors in Gandhi’s biography directed by Richard.
Indian Oscar Winners(1983 – 2023) by List
Oscar is considered the most prestigious award in the industry of films. As of February 2024, there are a total of 9 Indians who have won Oscars. It also includes a total of 20 nominations in the scientific and technical categories who have contributed significantly to the motion pictures. The Oscars is also known as Academy Awards.
It recognizes the artistic and technical achievements in the film industry. In Beverly Hills, California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) hosts a special event every February or March to honor outstanding achievements in the movie industry.
Check the list of Indian Oscar Winners from 1983 to 2023 from the table below.