Oscars 2025: SS Rajamouli, Wife Rama, Shabana Azmi And Other Indians Invited To Join The Academy
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Ritesh Sidhwani and other Indians have also been invited to join The Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that it extended invitations to 487 new members, including notable Indian celebrities such as SS Rajamouli, Shabana Azmi, Rama Rajamouli, Ritesh Sidhwani and others to join the Class of 2024. Among these invitees are 71 Oscar nominees, including 19 winners. In addition to the mentioned celebrities, the invitations also went to cinematographer Ravi Varman, filmmaker Rima Das and Naatu Naatu choreographer Prem Rakshith. If all the invitees accept the invites, the Academy's total membership will rise to 10,910 with over 9,000 eligible to vote.
According to The Academy's press release, the Class of 2024 comprises 44% women, 41% from underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and represents 56 countries and territories outside the US.
The Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang expressed their excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome this year's class of new members to the Academy. These remarkably talented artists and professionals from around the world have made a significant impact on our filmmaking community."
