Published 18:46 IST, October 17th 2019

Oscars: A List of must-watch Oscar-nominated movies

Many Indian films with brilliant storylines have been nominated to the Oscars. Here are the must-watch Indian movies that made it to the Oscars. Read details

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India has h a contentious relationship with Acemy Awards. Many Indian films have been sent to Oscars, as India’s official entries, reportedly being 45, but only a few of m actually me it to final list of minations. As per reports of 2019, only four Indian films have been minated for Oscars award. Here is a list of Indian Oscars movies that is a must-watch. 

Bollywood Oscars minated movies that are your worth your time

1. Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (2001)

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In 2002, Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India was minated to Oscars list. Ashutosh Gowariker’s directorial starring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh was reportedly a big success at box office. story of film is about resilience shown by Indian farmers when y were under pressure of British Rule. Even today, Aamir Khan's film is frequently aired on television. film highlights capability of Indian farmers and how y win most difficult game against  British. 

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2. Salaam Bombay! (1988)

Salaam Bombay! chronicles story about  plight of Bombay's poor street children, who call gutters of its filthy urban streets as home. It is filled with sights and sounds of this urban nightmare. Helmed by Mira Nair, Salaam Bombay! me it to final minations at 61st Oscar Awards in 1989. This is a must-watch story for today's generation who fail to understand plight of poor people. 

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3. Life of Pi (2012)

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Directed by Ang Lee, Life of Pi was minated for Oscars in 2013. film is about story of a young man who survives a disaster at sea who n begins an epic journey of venture and discovery. Far away from real world, he forms an unexpected connection with ar survivor- a fearsome Bengal tiger. 

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4. Gully Boy (2019)

Director Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy featuring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in le roles has been selected as India's official entry to Oscars. film chronicles a story on lives of street rappers in Mumbai. Mur, essayed by Ranveer Singh, is  son of a driver, his parents worked hard to get him educated so that he could have a white-collar job. But he realizes that he is passionate to become a rapper. 

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