SS Rajamouli, Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Sidhwani invited to join The Academy: 'We are proud'

On June 25, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 487 new members to join. Some of the invitees include SS Rajamouli, Shabana Azmi, Rama Rajamouli, and Ritesh Sidhwani. The list also features 71 people who have been nominated for Oscars, including 19 winners.

In addition to the celebrities mentioned, invites were also extended to cinematographer Ravi Varman, filmmaker Rima Das, and Prem Rakshith, the choreographer of Naatu Naatu, among others. 

 

 

 

 

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Announcing the news on Instagram, The Academy wrote, "We’re proud to announce our newly invited members to the Academy! (sic)." If all the invitees accept, the total membership will increase to 10,910, with over 9,000 members eligible to vote.

According to The Academy’s press release, the Class of 2024 includes 44% who identify as women, 41% from underrepresented ethnic or racial communities, and 56% are from 56 countries and territories outside the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang expressed their excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome this year’s class of new members to the Academy. These remarkably talented artists and professionals from around the world have made a significant impact on our filmmaking community."

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