| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| First India-Linked Oscar Win | Gandhi (1982), a British-Indian co-production based on Mahatma Gandhi's life. |
| Director | Sir Richard Attenborough |
| Lead Actor | Ben Kingsley (of Indian descent) as Mahatma Gandhi |
| Oscar Wins (1983) | 8 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and others. |
| First Indian Oscar Winner | Bhanu Athaiya (Best Costume Design for Gandhi) in 1983. |
| Other Notable Oscar Moments | - Satyajit Ray (Honorary Oscar, 1992) - Naatu Naatu (RRR, Best Original Song, 2023). |
| Key Highlights | - 300,000+ extras in Gandhi's funeral scene. - Shot across Delhi, Mumbai, Patna. |
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