Oscar Winners List 2024 | Check all Oscars Awards Won By India Till Now

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Indian Oscar Winners List: The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars are the Hollywood’s most prestigious honours for artistic and technical merit for the global film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a golden statuette as a trophy, officially called the “Academy Award of Merit”, although more commonly referred to by its nickname, the “Oscar.” Several Indian individuals and films have received or been nominated for the Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars) in different categories. As of 2023, 24 Indians have been nominated and 8 have won Oscars including in the scientific and technical category.

The Oscars 2024 ceremony took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting for the fourth time. The film “Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner, earning 13 nominations and taking home prestigious awards, including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture.

Cillian Murphy’s performance in the title role of “Oppenheimer” earned him the Best Actor award, continuing his successful run after winning similar honors at other major award shows like the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The film “Poor Things” also had a notable presence, winning awards in the categories of Hair and Makeup, Production Design, and Costume Design.

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The film “Oppenheimer” had a triumphant night at the 96th Academy Awards, securing a remarkable seven Oscars, including some of the most prestigious categories.

List of Indian Oscar Winners

India has earned its place in Oscar history with triumphant victories at the 55^th, 81^st and 95^th Academy Awards, across diverse categories including Best Original Song, Best Documentary, Best Sound Mixing, Best Original Score and Best Costume Design. As we look forward to the upcoming Academy Award Ceremonies, it is clear that there are more Oscar accolades awaiting to grace India’s cinematic achievements.

Here is the list of Indian Oscar Laureates:

1. Bhanu Athaiya- Best Costume Design

Bhanu Athaiya clinched an Academy Award in the category of “Best Costume Design” for her exceptional contributions to the film “Gandhi” in 1982. Her artistic prowess was showcased earlier in 1953 when two of her creations were featured in the Progressive Artisits’ Group exhibition in Bombay. Throughout her illustrious career, she collaborated on over 90 films with a spectrum of Indian filmmakers, including luminaries such as Guru Datt, Yash Chopra, B.R. Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Vijay Anand, Raj Khosla, Ashutosh Gowariker and many more. She also ventured into international cinema, leaving her mark alongside directors like Conrad Rooks in “Siddhartha” (1972) and Richard Attenborough in “Gandhi” (1982).

2. Satyajit Ray- Honorary Award

Satyajit Ray, an illustrious figure in Indian cinema, achieved worldwide recognition for his Bengali filmmaking. His debut film, “Pather Panchali,” earned accolades nationally and internationally, including at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. In 1992, Ray received an Honorary Oscar for his lifetime achievements, though he could not attend due to ill health. His work is celebrated globally for its rare artistic mastery, making him a revolutionary filmmaker among Indian Oscar winners.

3. Resul Pookutty- Best Sound Mixing

Resul Pootkutty, another Indian luminary at the Oscars, earned acclaim for his role in the globally celebrated film “Slumdog Millionaire.” While the movie received multiple nominations, Resul Pookutty secured an Oscar for Best Sound Mixing at the 81^st Academy Awards, sharing the honor with lan Tapp and Richard Pryke. His remarkable sound work extends to other notable films like “Musafir,” “Saawariya” and “Dus Kahaniyaan,” making his contributions to sound mixing an inspiration for all.

4. Gulzar- Best Original Song

Gulzar, affectionately known as Gulzar Saheb, is celebrated for his multifaceted talents as a lyricist, poet, author and filmmaker. He clinched an Oscar at the 81^st Academy Awards for Best Original Song with “Jai Ho.” Alongside this prestigious honor, he amassed a treasure trove of accolades, including Filmfare, Grammy Awards and National Film Awards. His remarkable achievements also include the Padma Bhushan in 2004 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013. “Jai Ho” from the movie of the same name remains a shining example of Indian cinema’s triumphs at the Oscars.

5. A R Rahman- Best Original Score and Best Original Song

A.R. Rahman, an iconic music composer in India, needs no introduction due to his legendary compositions. He made history in 2009 by securing two Oscars for the film “Slumdog Millionaire”– one for the original score and another for the song “Jai Ho.” Rahman was also the first Indian to be nominated in three Academy Awards categories. His illustrious career boasts numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2010.

6. Kartiki Gonslaves- Best Documentary Short

In 2022, Kartiki Gonslaves, an Indian-American short documentary filmmaker, marked her directorial debut with “The Elephant Whisperers.” The film delves into the unique bond that blossoms between a couple and Raghu, an orphaned baby elephant they nurture. Premiering at the DOC NYC Film Festival on November 9, 2022, the movie, produced by Sikhya Entertainment, became globally accessible on Netflix on December 8, 2022. It achieved further acclaim by winning the coveted title of Best Documentary Short Film at the 2023 Oscars.

7. MM Keeravani and Chandrabose

S.S. Rajamouli’s mega-hit “RRR” continues to rewrite records, with its infectious song “Naatu Naatu” claiming the Best Original Song award at the 2023 Golden Globes. The success did not stop there; on 12^th March, the eve of the 2023 Academy Awards, the same song clinched an Oscar in the same category. Composers MM Keeravani and Chandrabose celebrated the win with a performance on stage. The Oscars 2023, a platform that showcases cinema’s best and current trends, highlighted outstanding performances and innovative storytelling.

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