National Award-winner
filmmaker
Rima Das
whose acclaimed feature,
was India’s official entry to
Oscar 2019
joins the
Academy Awards
2024 as an honourable member.
This year, the Academy invited 487 new members from 68 countries, with 46 percent of the new members being women and 41 percent coming from underrepresented ethnic or racial groups. 56 percent are from countries and territories outside the US.
Actor Shabana Azmi, directors SS Rajamouli and Anand Kumar Tucker, producer Ritesh Sidhwani, cinematographer Ravi Varman, costume designers Rama Rajamouli, Sheetal Sharma, documentary filmmakers Nisha and Pahuja Hemal Trivedi are the others from India to join illustrious list of the Academy members.
Sharing her joy
Rima Das
says, “I am honoured and thrilled to become a member of the Academy. My journey at the Academy began when Village Rockstars was India’s Official entry 2019. Now as part of this incredible community, I look forward to contribute to recognizing the best in our craft, celebrating the power and magic of cinema.”
