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Producer Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan shared heartfelt notes after Homebound missed an Oscar nomination, expressing pride, gratitude, and mutual support following the film’s acclaimed international festival journey.
India’s presence at the Oscars has been defined by rare milestones. In the Best International Feature Film category, the country has earned nominations only three times in the Academy’s long history.
The 2026 Oscar nominations showcase a diverse Best Actor race, featuring Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), and Golden Globe winner Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).
Homebound has emerged as a strong contender in the Oscars 2026 race as India’s official entry, facing stiff competition from acclaimed international films. With its Cannes buzz and rooted storytelling, the film hopes to join the rare list of Indian movies that have earned Oscar nominations.
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, with viewers able to watch the live reveal across multiple platforms. Several major films are in contention this year, with India’s Homebound also aiming for a spot in the Oscar nominations.
India’s official Oscar entry Homebound has advanced to the next round of voting in the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards 2026. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film now strengthens India’s chances of securing a final nomination.
When Karan Johar joked Akshaye Khanna would skip an Oscar if it fell on a weekend, it captured his detachment from fame, a trait fans now recall amid Dhurandhar acclaim.
Oscars, the world’s most high-profile and widely watched awards show, which has been broadcast on ABC since 1976, will shift to a streaming-only platform. The move is part of a deal that also covers red carpet events, the announcement of nominations, the Governors Awards, and more.
The Oscars will leave ABC after decades, streaming globally on YouTube from 2029 through 2033, including red-carpet coverage and nominations, marking the first major awards show to fully abandon broadcast TV.
The Academy Awards will continue to air on ABC through 2028 under the network’s current deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Last year, the Cannes Film Festival produced three best actress nominees at the Oscars. This year's edition may have just supplied another.
The new rules say that using AI tools won’t directly help or hurt a film’s chances of getting nominated. But here’s the catch — the Academy made it clear that the more human creativity involved in making a film, the better its chances when it comes to final judgment.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced major reforms to boost fairness and inclusivity in Oscar voting, now requiring voters to watch all nominated films in a category before casting their votes.
The Academy has introduced a new Oscars category: Best Stunt Design, debuting at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028. Honouring 2027 films, the announcement highlighted RRR, SS Rajamouli’s action epic starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, for its impactful stunts.
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award. An achievement.
In a recent Instagram interview, actor Deepika Padukone expressed her frustration over India being repeatedly overlooked at the Oscars. She stated, "India has been robbed of the Oscars many times," highlighting how several Indian films and talents have been "snubbed" by the Academy despite deserving recognition.
Shiori Ito’s film about her own alleged sexual assault has been screened at over 50 film festivals and won multiple awards
Lisa, the global icon from K-pop sensation Blackpink, made a stunning Oscar debut at the 97th Academy Awards. While her electrifying tribute to James Bond was a showstopper, it was her choice of attire that truly turned heads, an exquisite creation by renowned Indian designer Rahul Mishra.
The winners at the 2025 Oscars have proven that indie films are no longer just challengers—they are champions. With ‘Anora,’ and ‘The Brutalist,’ collecting eight awards between them, this year’s ceremony solidified the Academy’s shift toward bold storytelling and artistic risk-taking over spectacle.
The earthquake was felt 10 miles away from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood where the Oscars 2025 was held. No causality is reported.
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman have been together for around six years. Adrien thanked Georgina and her kids in his Oscar acceptance speech.
Julia Fox stunned at the Oscars after-party, embracing extreme sheer. Her nude gown, nearly transparent, featured striking black, hair-like appliques. The bold, boundary-pushing design ensured all eyes were on Fox, solidifying her reputation for daring fashion choices.
The Academy Awards, or Oscars, have been honoring cinematic excellence for almost a century, with numerous records and historic moments shaping the film industry. From the most Oscar wins to the sole tie in the Best Actress category, here are seven iconic Oscar records that continue to captivate audiences.
The highly acclaimed romantic comedy Anora, starring Mikey Madison, is set to premiere on OTT in India. Directed by Sean Baker, the film has won several accolades, including Best Picture and Best Director at the 97th Academy Awards. Mikey Madison’s outstanding performance also earned her the Best Actress Oscar, making Anora one of this year’s most talked-about films.
Namit Malhotra, Founder of Prime Focus, CEO of DNEG, and producer of the upcoming film Ramayana, has won the Visual Effects Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards.
