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.
List of Indian Oscar Winners(1983-2023)
India has made significant marks in Oscar history by winning prestigious awards at the 55th, 81st, and 95th Academy Awards in various categories.
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Indian Oscar Winners (1983-2023) |
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Year |
Name |
Flim |
Category |
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1983 |
Bhanu Athaiya |
Gandhi |
Best Costume Design |
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2009 |
Resul Pookutty |
Slumdog Millionaire |
Best Sound Mixing |
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2009 |
Sampooran Singh Kalra (Gulzar) |
Slumdog Millionaire |
Best Original Song – Lyrics (For “Jai Ho”) |
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2009 |
A. R. Rahman |
Slumdog Millionaire |
Best Original Score (Music) |
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2023 |
M. M. Keeravani |
RRR |
Best Original Song – Music (For “Naatu Naatu”) |
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2023 |
Chandrabose (Lyrics) |
RRR |
Best Original Song – Lyrics (For “Naatu Naatu”) |
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2023 |
Kartiki Gonsalves |
The Elephant Whisperers |
Best Documentary (Short Subject) |
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2023 |
Guneet Monga |
The Elephant Whisperers |
Best Documentary (Short Subject) |
The 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, will be held on March 10, 2024, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the ceremony, and it will be aired on ABC.
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1. Bhanu Athaiya- Oscar Winner For Best Costume Design
Bhanu Athaiya won an Academy Award for “Best Costume Design” for her work in the film “Gandhi” in 1982. Her talent was evident early on when two of her creations were displayed at the Progressive Artists’ Group exhibition in Bombay in 1953.
- She collaborated on over 90 films with various Indian filmmakers, including Guru Datt, Yash Chopra, and Raj Kapoor.
- She also made her mark in international cinema, working with directors like Conrad Rooks in “Siddhartha” (1972) and Richard Attenborough in “Gandhi” (1982).
2. Resul Pookutty- Oscar Winner For Best Sound Mixing
Resul Pookutty won an Oscar for Best Sound Mixing at the 81st Academy Awards for his work on “Slumdog Millionaire”. He shared the award with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.
- Apart from “Slumdog Millionaire,” Resul Pookutty has contributed to other acclaimed films like “Musafir,” “Saawariya,” and “Dus Kahaniyaan.”
- His expertise in sound mixing serves as an inspiration to many in the industry.
3. Gulzar – Oscar Winner For Best Original Song
Gulzar, also known as Gulzar Saheb, is renowned for his talents as a lyricist, poet, author, and filmmaker. He won an Oscar at the 81st Academy Awards for Best Original Song with “Jai Ho.”
- Alongside the Oscar, he has received numerous awards including Filmfare, Grammy Awards, and National Film Awards.
- He was also honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2004 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013.
- “Jai Ho” from the movie of the same name stands as a significant achievement in Indian cinema’s success at the Oscars.
4. A. R. Rahman – Oscar Winner For Best Original Song
A.R. Rahman is a renowned music composer in India known for his legendary compositions. In 2009, he made history by winning two Oscars for the film “Slumdog Millionaire”: one for the original score and another for the song “Jai Ho.”
- Rahman was the first Indian to be nominated in three Academy Awards categories.
- His illustrious career includes numerous accolades such as Grammy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Filmfare Awards, and National Film Awards.
- In 2010, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan.
5. Oscar Winner For Best Documentary Short – Kartiki Gonslaves & Guneet Monga
Kartiki Gonslaves, an Indian-American filmmaker, debuted with “The Elephant Whisperers” in 2022. The film explores the special connection between a couple and an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu.
- Premiered at DOC NYC Film Festival on November 9, 2022.
- Produced by Sikhya Entertainment.
- Released globally on Netflix on December 8, 2022.
- Won Best Documentary Short Film at the 2023 Oscars.
6. MM Keeravani and Chandrabose – Oscar Winner For “Naatu Naatu”
“RRR” by S.S. Rajamouli wins Best Original Song at 2023 Golden Globes for “Naatu Naatu” Same song wins Oscar in the same category at 2023 Academy Awards on March 12th.
- Composers MM Keeravani and Chandrabose celebrate win with on-stage performance.
- Oscars 2023 showcases cinema’s best performances and innovative storytelling.
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Satyajit Ray – Honorary Award
At the 64th Academy Awards, Satyajit Ray was recognized (accepted his award from a hospital bed in Kolkata) for his amazing filmmaking and for being a global humanitarian leader. In 1992, Satyajit Ray received an Honorary Academy Award for his extraordinary contribution to world cinema. Ray’s films, like “Pather Panchali” and “Apu Trilogy” inspired so many filmmakers around the world. These films are the ‘mastery in arts of motion pictures’.
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Oscar Archives |
Name |
Honoured For |
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1992 |
64th |
Satyajit Ray |
Extraordinary contribution to world cinema |
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Oscar Awards – Overview
The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, are the biggest awards in the global film industry. Every year, artists from all over the world compete for prizes in different categories. India, famous for its lively film industry, has seen many of its talented individuals succeed at the Oscars, making a lasting impact on world cinema.
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Oscar Awards |
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Name |
Academy Awards (Oscars) |
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Purpose |
Recognition of excellence in film industry |
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Categories |
Various, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, etc. |
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Venue |
Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California |
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Frequency |
Annual |
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Organized by |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) |
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First Ceremony |
May 16th, 1929 |
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Hosts |
Varies each year, selected by AMPAS |
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Broadcast |
Televised globally |
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Notable Features |
Red carpet arrivals, performances, acceptance speeches |
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Oscar Award Categories
Here are the major 25 categories of the oscars as mentioned below.
- Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Animated Feature
- Best Animated Short Film
- Best Art Direction
- Best Cinematography
- Best Costume Design
- Best Director
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Documentary Short Subject
- Best Film Editing
- Best Foreign Language Film
- Best Makeup
- Best Original Score
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Original Song
- Best Original Story
- Best Picture
- Best Sound Editing
- Best Sound Mixing
- Best Visual Effects
- Live Action Short Film
List Of Indian Flims in Oscar Nominations 2024
Nisha Pahuja, a Delhi native, has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards for her film “To Kill a Tiger.” The documentary follows Ranjit, a farmer from a small village in Jharkhand, as he seeks justice for his 13-year-old daughter Kiran, who survived a sexual assault by three men in 2017.
Here are some other flims those are in the race as mentioned below.
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Flim Name |
Language |
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The Storyteller |
Hindi |
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Music School |
Hindi |
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Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway |
Hindi |
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Dunki |
Hindi |
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12th Fail |
Hindi |
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Viduthalai Part 1 |
Tamil |
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Ghoomer |
Hindi |
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Dasara |
Telugu |
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Zwigato |
Hindi |
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |
Hindi |
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The Kerala Story |
Hindi |
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2018 |
Malayalam |
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Vaalvi |
Marathi |
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Gadar 2 |
Hindi |
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Ab Toh Sab Bhagwan Bharose |
Hindi |
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Baap Lyok |
Marathi |
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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.