Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Known for his masterful literary adaptations, such as the Shakespeare trilogy, Bhardwaj has received nine National Film Awards. Read on to know more about his journey from cricket to cinema.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 new members to the voting body for the Oscars. The list includes six names from India. | Bollywood

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 professionals, including Indian talents like Vishal Bhardwaj and Eka Lakhani, to join its 2026 membership class.