Journalism of Courage
Shabana Azmi with more than a hundred films under her belt, has been invited to join The Academy. Shabana is a five-time National Film Award winner. She was last seen in Ghoomer.
SS Rajamouli is a director known for his epic and fantasy films. His movie, RRR, won the Best Original Song at the Academy Awards in 2023 for the song Naatu Naatu.
SS Rajamouli and his wife, Rama Rajamouli, a celebrated costume designer who has often helped in his films, have been invited to join The Academy.
Ritesh Sidhwani is an Indian film producer and co-founder of Excel Entertainment. His first film as a producer, Dil Chahta Hai, won a National Film Award. His OTT series, Inside Edge, was nominated at the 46th International Emmy Awards for Best Drama series. He has also received an invitation to join The Academy.
Ravi Varman is a cinematographer who has worked with films in various languages like Hindi, Malayalam and Telegu. The Academy has invited him to join as well.
His filmography includes blockbusters like Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-leela, Barfi!, PS-I and PS-II.
Rima Das' Village Rockstar was India's official entry for the 90th Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film. It was also the first Assamese film to be submitted for the Academy Awards. She has been invited to join The Academy.
Prem Rakshith is a choreographer who has also been awarded a National Film Award. He choreographed the song Naatu Naatu from RRR which went on to win Best Original Song at The Academy in 2023. He has also received an invitation from The Academy.
