Karan Johar Mani Ratnam invited as Members of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Karan Johar Mani Ratnam invited as Members of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Bollywood Filmmaker Karan Johar and Kollywood Filmmaker Ratnam have been named among the 398 artistes invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
The other most prominent celebrities also invited to join as Members of the Academy include ‘RRR’ stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR, along with Oscar-winning music composer MM Keeravani,
Siddharth Roy Kapur, ‘Naatu Naatu’ lyricist Chandrabose, ‘RRR’ art director Sabu Cyril and cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar.
Bill Kramer Academy CEO and Janet Yang Academy President in a statement mentioned that they were proud to welcome the artists and professionals on board.
The statement further read that they represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.
Whereas Austin Butler, Ke Huy Quan, Keke Palmer, and music superstar Taylor Swift are also among the 398 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
If the members accept the invitation, it will take the total number of Academy members to 10,817, with 9,375 eligible to vote for the 96th Oscars, set to take place on March 10, 2024.
The Oscars 2023 was a memorable and special one for India, as the country won two out of three nominations at the prestigious event.
While RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the Best Original Song award, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ won an Oscar in the Documentary: Short Film category.
News input KV Raman
