⁠Oscars to India in  Past- History 

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India hasn't won a competitive Oscar, but films like "Mother India"  & "Lagaan" garnered nominations, showcasing Indian cinema's growing global impact, though here are some things to know. 

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First Oscar Win 

Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Oscar for costume design in Richard Attenborough's biographical film  Gandhi in 1983.

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Honorary Award 

Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement, award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1992.

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A.R. Rahman's Double Win

A.R. Rahman created history by winning two Oscars in 2009 for the Danny Boyle directed film "Slumdog Millionaire"

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Resul Pookutty's 

Resul Pookutty became the first Indian to win the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing in 2009.

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The film, directed by Rayka Zehtabchi, focused on menstrual hygiene in rural India and won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Film in 2019.

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2023's Hopefuls

 In the 2023 International Feature Film category, the song "Naatu Naatu" from RRR was also shortlisted for Best Original Song.

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Best Short Film 

The Elephant Whispers is the Movie that won the Short Film Oscar for the very First time by Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga in 2023.

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