Oscars: The Academy invites 819 fresh members including Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt to join the organization

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations as the organization has invited 819 new artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures to join the organization.

Every year, some of the Indian celebrities also get an invitation to join the ceremony. This year, Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt are two of the few Indians who have been invited to become new members. The Academy has recognized Hrithik Roshan for his work in Super 30 and Jodha Akbar while Alia Bhatt received an invitation for her brilliant work in Raazi and Gully Boy.



"The Academy is delighted to welcome these distinguished fellow travelers in the motion picture arts and sciences. We have always embraced extraordinary talent that reflects the rich variety of our global film community, and never more so than now", said Academy President David Rubin in a statement.

Some of the other Indian members who have been invited are Music producer Nainita Desai (The Reason I Jump, For Sama), Casting Director Nandini Shrikent (Life Of Pi and Gully Boy), Costume Designer Neeta Lulla (Jodhaa Akbar, Devdas), Documentary directors Nishtha Jain (Gulabi Gang, Lakshmi and Me), Amit Madheshiya (The Hour of Lynching, The Cinema Travellers), Producer Priya Swaminathan, and VFX supervisor Vishal Anand (Bharat, War).

The 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries. There are 75 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners, and five recipients of Scientific and Technical Awards. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2020.

The Academy Awards 2021 will take place on April 25, 2021.

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