Entertainment
With Laapataa Ladies officially entering the Oscars for Best International Feature Film in 2025, let's explore the top seven Indian films that have made their mark at the Oscars.
Nargis starred in 'Mother India', which was nominated for the Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars in 1958.
'Salaam Bombay!' brought to light the harsh realities of drug use, prostitution, and child labour. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 1989.
'Lagaan' featuring Aamir Khan, Raghubir Yadav, and Gracy Singh, received a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 2002.
SS Rajamouli’s 'RRR', featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan in key roles, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2023 for the hit track "Naatu Naatu."
'The Elephant Whisperers' won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2023. The film beautifully showcases the bond between humans and elephants.
'The White Tiger', directed by Ramin Bahrani, was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. The film addresses issues of classism and casteism in India.
'Little Terrorist', written, produced, and directed by Aswin Kumar, who is the son of fashion designer Ritu Kumar, was nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars.