India, June 27 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the institution behind the Oscars, has extended membership invitations to several Indian film professionals, including legendary actor Kamal Haasan (Vikram and Nayakan) and actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana (Article 15 and Andhadhun). They join an elite international group of 543 artists and executives invited to be part of the Academy this year, alongside names like Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan, and Jeremy Strong. The Los Angeles-based Academy, which conducts the Oscars Awards, announced the 'Oscars' Class of 2025 on Thursday night.

"We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Academy CEO Bill Krame...