The Academy on late Tuesday night shared the 🔯names of artists and executives of its new members, based on professional qualifications, representation, inclusion and equity, in which writer-director Reema Kagti a🌼nd filmmaker Pan Nalin are the other two Indians to feature on the list.
Kajol, the star of Hindi films such as "My Name Is Khan" ﷽and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...", said she is happy to be a member of the Academy.
“It makes me very happy to become pa🔯rt of the AMPAS,” the actor said in a statement✅ to PTI.
Suriya, popular for his work in Tamil cinema through films "Jai Bhim" and "Soorarai Pottru", ꧒took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards the Academy.
“Than💖k you @TheAcademy for the invitation, which I humbly accept. My heartfelt thanks to all those who wished me, will always strive 🀅to make you all proud!!,” he tweeted on Wednesday night.
Ghosh and Thomas, whose "Writing With Fire" was nominated in the best documentary feature category at this year's Academy Awards, individually shared the photos of their official 🦂invitation on Twitter.
“What an absolut𝔍e honour to join @TheAcademy cꦗlass of 2022!,” Ghosh tweeted on Thursday.
"Havജing a seat at this table. ✅@TheAcademy!" Thomas captioned the picture.
Nalin, known for "Last Film Show" and "Samsara", posted a news article on his Twitꦆter page Thursday and wrote, "Many thanks to the @TheAcademy".
In a statement shared on it✱s website, the Academy had said the membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to rep꧂resentation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority.
"The 2022 class is 44% women, 37% belong to underrepre🐟sented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States," the US-based institution had said.
[With Inputs From PTI]
