This comes after the Film Federation of India chose Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” as the country’s Oscar submission. However, Rao’s satirical take on patriarchy in rural India failed to make it to the recently revealed Oscar shortlist.

American television host, comedian, writer, and producer Conan O'Brien, widely recognised for his work as a late-night talk show host, has been announced as the host of the upcoming Academy Awards. This will be the Emmy-winning comedian and television host's debut as the Oscars' master of ceremonies.

Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler), which won an award at the Busan Film Festival, has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has expanded its ranks, welcoming a diverse group of 487 new members, including notable names like Jessica Alba, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Catherine O’Hara, and Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli.