Kajol, Suriya and Reema Kagti get invited to be a part of the Oscars committee

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took to its website today to announce the list of 397 new artists and executives from all around the world invited to join the Oscars committee and it’s a proud moment for India as many names from the Indian film industry have been included in it with Kajol, Suriya and Reema Kagti being three of them. The Academy stated that the invitations to join the organization have been extended to artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.

The list further mentioned that the membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. The 2022 class is 44% women, 37% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States.  There are 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners, among the invitees.

Check out the list here:

It’s time to announce our new members! Meet the Class of 2022. https://t.co/BIpkeYpGPV

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) June 28, 2022

Kajol has been mentioned in the list of the invitees for the Oscars committee for her work in My Name Is Khan and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, whereas Suriya has become the first Tamil actor to be showered with this honour and is noted for his work in Jai Bhim and Soorarai Pottru. Reema Kagti has been included in the writers category for her notable work in Gully Boy and Gold.

 

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Amongst the other Indian names, Oscar nominee Writing with Fire makers Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas have also been invited in the Documentary section. Indian-American producer Aditya Sood, who has been associated with Deadpool and The Martian has also scored an invite along with PR and Marketing professional Sohini Sengupta.

Other notable international names include Ariana DeBose, Jamie Dornan, Troy Kotsur, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anya Taylor-Joy and Billie Eilish.

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