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In an official statement, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 819 artists and executives who have “distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures”. The claimed that the class of 2020 consists of 45% women and 36% of people of colour in a bid to boost the diversity of Oscar nominees.
Among the 819 artists who have been invited are Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Hrithik Roshan, reports NDTV. The Academy list acknowledged Alia for her role in ‘Gully Boy’ and ‘Raazi’ while Hrithik for his performance in ‘Super 30’ and ‘Jodhaa Akbar’.
Other Indian artists who have been invited by the Academy are documentary filmmakers Nishtha Jain and Amit Madheshiya, designer Neeta Lulla, casting director Nandini Shrikent, visual effects supervisors Vishal Anand and Sandeep Kamal.
According to Hindustan Times, Hansal Mehta, who has directed laud-worthy films like ‘Aligarh’ and ‘City Lights’, took to Twitter to react to the Academy invitees.
“Nepotistic Academy,” he called it.
Nepotistic Academy. https://t.co/fuP24IY4fZ
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 1, 2020
There were some who agreed with what Hansal Mehta had to say. People highlighted how there are other more-talented actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Pankaj Tripathi who deserved to have their performances globally recognised.
They will try to laugh when Firangis laugh.They will enjoy when some Firangi stinks. While deserving people @BajpayeeManoj @Nawazuddin_S are staying at home.
@phenomenal_sid #FakeLove #Nepotism— SandeepMadaan (@ShivayArts) July 1, 2020
@mehtahansal – True Sir and what a shame!!!
— Rajesh Yadav (@RajeshY70926424) July 1, 2020
Don't see people from non hindi industries
— RAM✨ (@RasQuarantine) July 1, 2020
They must invite Manoj Bajpayee and pankaj tripathi instead of alia and hrithik
— Sangeeta Das (@Sangeetadas123) July 1, 2020
However, there were also some, including BBC Journalist Haroon Rashid who pointed out that Alia and Hrithik made the cut out of sheer talent and excellent performances.
Alia Bhatt and Hrithik Roshan have been invited to become Academy members. Their parents/siblings didn’t use their influence to make this happen. Are they still “nepokids” or is it possible that they have delivered excellent performances that have gained them global recognition? https://t.co/r4bmzVFD2w
— Haroon Rashid (@iHaroonRashid) July 1, 2020
This is a great recognition for Indian cinema, to acknowledge the talent of Hrithik Sir and Alia Maam❤️🙏
— Atia (@ustaview1) July 1, 2020
Alia Bhatt will be a part of the members of the @TheAcademy with Hrithik Roshan 🇮🇳 She's carrying India to the highest ! At the international they see her talent while some of the Indians don't… pic.twitter.com/fuOVFKFUq1
— Ashh-loove ♡ (@PCcatwomanDCEU) July 1, 2020
Nevertheless, we congratulate Alia Bhatt and Hrithik Roshan for making it to the list and taking Indian cinema towards global recognition!
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