A distinguished group of 529 artists, including Indian talents like director-composer Vishal Bhardwaj, editors Deepa Bhatia and A Sreekar Prasad, costume designer Eka Lakhani, and casting director Dilip Shankar, have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This significant recognition highlights their substantial contributions to the global film industry, with the Academy emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion in its selection process.

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.