Yes, she is. She won Best Costume Design for Gandhi(1982).
He received an Honorary Award in 1991 (64th Academy Awards), "in recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures, and of his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world".
No, Lagaan was the first Indian (Hindi language) film nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, but it did not win.
Shrek in 2001.
Rajesh Khanna is Indian first super star
The first Best Animated Feature Oscar was presented for the year 2001. The winner was "Shrek."
Bhanu Athaiya.
Bhanu Athaiya
He received an Honorary Award in 1991 (64th Academy Awards), "in recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures, and of his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world".
The first Indian to win an Oscar for dress designing was Bhanu Athaiya. She received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work in the 1982 film "Gandhi." Athaiya's win marked a significant milestone, as it highlighted Indian talent on an international platform. Her contribution to cinema has been celebrated both in India and abroad.
Bhanu Athaiya won best costume design for gandhi in 1982
The third person from India to win an Oscar was Bhanu Athaiya, who received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the 1982 film "Gandhi." She was the first Indian to win an Oscar, achieving this honor alongside Satyajit Ray and Resul Pookutty, who followed later in different categories. Athaiya's win marked a significant moment in Indian cinema, showcasing the talent and creativity of Indian artists on an international platform.
Bhanu Athiaya.
Bhanu Athaiya was the First Indian to Get an Oscar. She won the award for the Best Costume Designer for Richard Attenborough's film Gandhi in 1982
bhanu athayya.
Bhanu Athaiya was the First Indian to Get an Oscar. She won the award for the Best Costume Designer for Richard Attenborough's film Gandhi in 1982. Bhanu Athaiya has been associated with the Hindi Film Industry for more than 50 years. She was born as Bhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye in Kolhapur in Maharashtra.
The three Indian movies nominated for an Oscar in the foreign language category were: Mother India (1957), Salaam Bombay! (1988) and Lagaan (2001). Shwaas (2004) as someone really likes to mention wasn't nominated for an Oscar. It was submitted by India with 49 other movies from different countries but did not make the final cut.
The first ever Indian animated movie is "EK Anek aur Ekta" .. released in 1974 by NCERT ..