Bollywood star Kajol, South Indian actor-producer Suriya and filmmaker-writer Reema Kagti are among the 397 artists and executives to have received an invitation to join as members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The list of new members was announced by the Academy on Tuesday. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences organises the Oscar awards annually.&nbsp; 
 
Other Indians who have received the invitation this year include documentary filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas whose film 'Writing with Fire' fetched a nomination at the Oscars earlier this year. 'Deadpool' producer Aditya Sood and PR and Marketing professional Sohini Sengupta are the other two Indians who have received invitations from the academy. 
 
The exhaustive list also includes actors like Ariana DeBose, Billie Eilish, Jamie Dornan and Troy Kotsur among others.&nbsp;

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Suriya is one of the most prominent actors and producers of Tamil cinema. His film 'Soorarai Pottru' was India's official entry to Oscars 2021. The actor is also known for blockbuster films like 'Jai Bhim', 'Ghajini', 'Singham' series among others. Kajol, one of the most prominent stars of Bollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s, has been part of blockbusters like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'My Name Is Khan' and 'Dilwale' to name a few.&nbsp;

Reema Kagti is a prominent writer and filmmaker who has made films like 'Talaash', 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd' and runs a production house called Tiger Baby with Zoya Akhtar which has been responsible for producing critically acclaimed film 'Gully Boy' and web series 'Made In Heaven'.&nbsp;

Filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas rose to prominence for their film 'Winds of Fire' which earned a nomination in&nbsp;the Best Documentary Feature category at the Oscars 2022. Aditya Sood is a&nbsp;producer who is known for backing films like 'The Martian' and the 'Deadpool' series.&nbsp; 
 
 
What does an invitation to join the Academy mean? 
 
Each year, the Academy of Motion &nbsp;Pictures Arts and Sciences invites artists and excutives from across the world to be a part of the film body as members. Once inducted, the members are eligible to vote for the Oscar awards which take place in Los Angeles annually. The membership is not just a matter of honour but many see it as a form of representation.&nbsp; 
 
Notable alumni in the Academy&nbsp; 
 
Several Indian actor and technicians are already a part of the Academy which includes actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, AR Rahman, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Ekta Kapoor are just some of the prominent names from the Indian film industry who are part of the Academy.&nbsp;

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Bollywood star Kajol, South Indian actor-producer Suriya and filmmaker-writer Reema Kagti are among the 397 artists and executives to have received an invitation to join as members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Bollywood star Kajol, South Indian actor-producer Suriya and filmmaker-writer Reema Kagti are among the 397 artists and executives to have received an invitation to join as members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The list of new members was announced by the Academy on Tuesday. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences organises the Oscar awards annually. Other Indians who have received the invitation this year include documentary filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas whose film 'Writing with Fire' fetched a nomination at the Oscars earlier this year. 'Deadpool' producer Aditya Sood and PR and Marketing professional Sohini Sengupta are the other two Indians who have received invitations from the academy. The exhaustive list also includes actors like Ariana DeBose, Billie Eilish, Jamie Dornan and Troy Kotsur among others. It's time to announce our new members! Meet the Class of 2022. https://t.co/BIpkeYpGPV — The Academy (@TheAcademy) June 28, 2022 × Meet the new members from India Suriya is one of the most prominent actors and producers of Tamil cinema. His film 'Soorarai Pottru' was India's official entry to Oscars 2021. The actor is also known for blockbuster films like 'Jai Bhim', 'Ghajini', 'Singham' series among others. Kajol, one of the most prominent stars of Bollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s, has been part of blockbusters like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'My Name Is Khan' and 'Dilwale' to name a few. Reema Kagti is a prominent writer and filmmaker who has made films like 'Talaash', 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd' and runs a production house called Tiger Baby with Zoya Akhtar which has been responsible for producing critically acclaimed film 'Gully Boy' and web series 'Made In Heaven'. Filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas rose to prominence for their film 'Winds of Fire' which earned a nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category at the Oscars 2022. Aditya Sood is a producer who is known for backing films like 'The Martian' and the 'Deadpool' series. What does an invitation to join the Academy mean? Each year, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences invites artists and excutives from across the world to be a part of the film body as members. Once inducted, the members are eligible to vote for the Oscar awards which take place in Los Angeles annually. The membership is not just a matter of honour but many see it as a form of representation. Notable alumni in the Academy Several Indian actor and technicians are already a part of the Academy which includes actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, AR Rahman, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Ekta Kapoor are just some of the prominent names from the Indian film industry who are part of the Academy. Also read: Ali Fazal on being inducted into Oscar academy: Diversity also means breaking stereotypes

Kajol, Suriya, Reema Kagti and others invited to join the Oscars committee

India's only entry to Oscar 2022 this year is thanks to two Delhi-based filmmakers- Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. Their documentary 'Writing With Fire' has earned a nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category.

The film is about the cluttered news landscape dominated by men, and how chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break tradition to come out with India`s only newspaper run by Dalit women.

The film has been making headlines for a while now. It won the Special Jury (Impact For Change) and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2021. Since then, the film has been doing rounds of various film festivals and has won over 20 international awards.&nbsp; 
 
The Washington Post called 'Writing with Fire' as “The most inspiring journalism movie – maybe ever”. 
 
&nbsp;Other nominees in the Best Documentary Feature category include 'Ascension', 'Attica', 'Flee' and 'Summer of the Soul (Or When the Revolution Could not be Televised)'. 
 
The nominations for Oscars 2022 were announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. 'The Power Of The Dog' and 'Dune' have earned the maximum nominations this year.

India's only entry to Oscar 2022 this year is thanks to two Delhi-based filmmakers- Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. Their documentary 'Writing With Fire' has earned a nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category.

India's only entry to Oscar 2022 this year is thanks to two Delhi-based filmmakers- Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. Their documentary 'Writing With Fire' has earned a nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category. The film is about the cluttered news landscape dominated by men, and how chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break tradition to come out with India`s only newspaper run by Dalit women. The film has been making headlines for a while now. It won the Special Jury (Impact For Change) and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2021. Since then, the film has been doing rounds of various film festivals and has won over 20 international awards. The Washington Post called 'Writing with Fire' as “The most inspiring journalism movie – maybe ever”. Other nominees in the Best Documentary Feature category include 'Ascension', 'Attica', 'Flee' and 'Summer of the Soul (Or When the Revolution Could not be Televised)'. The nominations for Oscars 2022 were announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. 'The Power Of The Dog' and 'Dune' have earned the maximum nominations this year.

Oscars 2022: India's 'Writing With Fire' gets nominated in Best Documentary Feature category

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Kajol, Suriya, Reema Kagti and others invited to join the Oscars committee

Oscars 2022: India's 'Writing With Fire' gets nominated in Best Documentary Feature category