7 Oscar-nominated Movies From India

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Mother India (1957)

Mother India was Nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at Oscars '58. It is a classic Indian film directed by Mehboob Khan Starring Nargis Dutt.

Salaam Bombay (1988)

Salaam Bombay was Nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at Oscars '88. Directed by Mira Nair, it is an Indian film that explores the life of street children in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Lagaan (2001)

Lagaan was Nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at Oscars '02. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, It is an epic sports drama set during the British colonial rule of India.

The White Tiger (2020)

It was Nominated in the Best Adapted Screenplay category, It is a dark comedy-drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani, based on the novel by Aravind Adiga.

RRR (2022)

RRR Won the Oscar for the Best Original Song category with “Naatu Naatu” at the Oscars '23. It is directed by S.S. Rajamouli and the music is produced by M.M. Keeravani.

Elephant whispers (2022)

Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga won the Academy Award for the best documentary short film with Elephant Whispers at the Oscars 2023. 

Little terrorist (2004)

"Little Terrorist" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2005, showcasing the universal themes of hope and connection across borders.

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