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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has just made its record-breaking number of invites to new members last night. It’s a whopping list of 928 new members, the list features some of the biggest Indian talent too. Amongst the invited includes the most recent successful export of Indian talent to Hollywood, Ali Fazal who was seen in the 2017 film Victoria and Abdul which was directed by Stephen Frears and had Ali starring opposite Dame Judi Dench. Recognising his efforts and in a pursuit to diversify the Academy, Ali will be now a voting member of the Academy.
Last year the Academy sent out 774 invites, with each passing years the list becoming longer and in 2018 it has reached its highest record number till date. The Academy since 2014 has been on a directive to include more members from different countries and color, to hence diversify its membership.
Ali Fazal has been invited alongside the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor recognising their efforts and contribution to global cinema and promoting the idea of diversification of the Academy. Last year the Academy sent out 774 invites, with each passing years the list becoming longer and in 2018 it has reached its highest record number till date.
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