List of Indian Academy Award Winners and Nominees
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the global film industry. Over the years, several Indian films, filmmakers, and artists have received nominations and awards at the Oscars, showcasing the growing influence of Indian cinema worldwide.
As of recent years, more than 20 Indians have been nominated for Academy Awards, and several have won Oscars in different categories, including music, costume design, sound, documentary filmmaking, and technical achievements.
The first Indian film nominated for an Oscar was Mother India (1957), directed by Mehboob Khan. It was nominated in the Best International Feature Film category at the 30th Academy Awards.
Although it narrowly missed winning the award, the film became an important milestone for Indian cinema at the global level.
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Mother India | Mehboob Khan |
| 1988 | Salaam Bombay! | Mira Nair |
| 2001 | Lagaan | Ashutosh Gowariker |
These three films are the only Indian movies to receive nominations in the Best International Feature Film category.
| Year | Winner | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Bhanu Athaiya | Best Costume Design | Gandhi |
| 1992 | Satyajit Ray | Honorary Academy Award | Lifetime Achievement |
| 2009 | A. R. Rahman | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire |
| 2009 | A. R. Rahman & Gulzar | Best Original Song | Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire) |
| 2009 | Resul Pookutty | Best Sound Mixing | Slumdog Millionaire |
| 2023 | Kartiki Gonsalves & Guneet Monga | Best Documentary Short Film | The Elephant Whisperers |
| 2023 | M. M. Keeravani & Chandrabose | Best Original Song | Naatu Naatu (RRR) |
These achievements highlight the growing recognition of Indian talent in the global film industry.
Several Indian artists and filmmakers have also received Oscar nominations, including:
These nominations demonstrate the international recognition of Indian storytelling and filmmaking talent.
India achieved major success at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023, where two Indian productions won Oscars:
These victories marked a historic moment for Indian cinema and increased its global popularity.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| First Indian Film Nominated | Mother India (1957) |
| Indian Films Nominated for Best International Feature Film | 3 |
| First Indian Oscar Winner | Bhanu Athaiya (1983) |
| Honorary Oscar Recipient | Satyajit Ray (1992) |
| Major Oscar Wins for India | 2009 and 2023 |
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