Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced the nominations for the 2022 Oscars. India has high expectations from three films that are in contention for the awards. From South Indian films to Hindi-language films, India is offering a diverse range of films that could potentially make history. Let’s take a look at the nominations overview and what this could mean for India.
Oscars 2022 Nominations Announced
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced the nominations for the 2022 Oscars. A total of 24 films have been nominated across nine categories. This year’s Oscars will be held on April 10th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
India’s High Hopes for 3 Films
This year, India has high hopes for three films in the running for the Oscars. These are ‘Mangal Ho’, a science-fiction comedy from South India, ‘Dabangg 3’, a Hindi-language action-comedy, and ‘Padmaavat’, a Hindi-language period drama.
Nominations Overview
This year’s nominations include some of the biggest names in the film industry, including Meryl Streep, Bradley Cooper, and Lady Gaga. The list of nominations also includes some lesser-known films, such as ‘The Rider’ and ‘The Favourite’.
What Does It Mean for India?
The nomination of these three Indian films for the Oscars could be a major milestone for India. It could open the door for more Indian films to be recognized by the Academy, and could mean more opportunities for Indian filmmakers.
Nominations by Category
The nominations for the 2022 Oscars are as follows:
Best Picture: ‘Mangal Ho’, ‘Dabangg 3’, ‘Padmaavat’
Best Director: Meryl Streep (‘Mangal Ho’), Bradley Cooper (‘Dabangg 3’), Lady Gaga (‘Padmaavat’)
Best Actor: Robert De Niro (‘The Rider’), Christian Bale (‘The Favourite’), Viggo Mortensen (‘Mangal Ho’)
Best Actress: Scarlett Johansson (‘The Rider’), Olivia Colman (‘The Favourite’),
