Kamal Haasan invited to join Oscars Class of 2025.Universal Star Kamal Haasan got a rare honor when the Oscars Committee invited him along with other Indian artists to join the Oscars Class of 2025.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer said "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy" while Academy President Janet Yang said "Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community,"
Actors Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Cannes Grand Prix winning-filmmaker Payal Kapadia are among the 534 artists and executives to have been invited this year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
The Los Angeles-based Academy, which conducts the Oscar Awards, announced the 'Oscars' Class of 2025' on Thursday night.
The organisation revealed "Except for Associates, candidates must be sponsored by two Academy members from the branch or category to which the candidate seeks admission. In addition, Academy Award nominees are automatically considered for membership in the year in which they are nominated and do not require sponsors."