Worldwide film enthusiasts have received invites to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that presents the Oscars, in 2024. 487 invites were sent out, according to the organization.
Notable Indian figures SS Rajamouli and his wife Rajamouli are among those who have been invited. When RRR took home the Best Original Song Oscar last year, history was made. Due to their contributions to the movie, the entire cast and crew were recognized internationally.
The director’s chapter extended an invitation to Rajamouli, and his wife Rama was hired as a costume designer.
The other well-known Indian celebrity who has received an invitation to join the Oscars Academy is veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi. A well-known cinematographer named Ravi Varman was also invited.
The invitations were also sent to Bollywood producer Ritesh Sidhwani and costume designer Sheetal Sharma (Gangubai).
