All Indians Who Have Been Nominated at Golden Globes, Check the List

The Golden Globe Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the film and television industry, have celebrated outstanding talents worldwide. Over the years, several Indians have left their mark at these awards. Recently, Payal Kapadia created history by becoming the first Indian woman to be nominated for Best Direction. Here is a look at all the Indians who have been nominated at the Golden Globes.

A Historic Nomination in 2025

In 2025, Payal Kapadia became the first Indian woman nominated for Best Direction at the Golden Globe Awards for her film All We Imagine as Light. The film was also nominated for Best Non-English Language Film, making a proud moment for Indian cinema.

List of All Indians Nominated at Golden Globes

Several Indians have made the nation proud by earning Golden Globe nominations. From filmmakers to musicians, their contributions have brought Indian cinema and art to global recognition over the years.

Here is the list of All Indians that have been nominated for Golden Globes:

Name	Year	Category	Work
V. Shantaram	1959	Samuel Goldwyn International Film Award	Do Aankhen Barah Haath
Mira Nair	1989	Best Foreign Language Film	Salaam Bombay!
Mira Nair	2002	Best Foreign Language Film	Monsoon Wedding
AR Rahman	2009	Best Original Score	Slumdog Millionaire
SS Rajamouli	2023	Best Foreign Language Film	RRR
MM Keeravani	2023	Best Song	Naatu Naatu (RRR)
Chandrabose	2023	Best Song	Naatu Naatu (RRR)
Payal Kapadia	2025	Best Director	All We Imagine as Light
Payal Kapadia	2025	Best Non-English Language Film	All We Imagine as Light

An Overview of Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Awards celebrate excellence in international film and television. Held annually since 1944, they are a key part of the awards season, leading up to the Oscars. Presented by the Golden Globe Foundation, the ceremony supports entertainment-related charities and scholarships. While usually held in January, the awards were untelevised several times and the 2008 event was canceled due to a writer’s strike.