For Indian movie fans, the question of whether any Bollywood movie has won an Oscar is a source of much curiosity. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Despite being nominated for the prestigious award, no Indian movie has won an Oscar till date.
The first Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar was Mother India in 1957. Directed by Mehboob Khan, the movie was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film category. The movie was highly acclaimed and was a major box office success.
The next Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar was Salaam Bombay in 1988. Directed by Mira Nair, the movie was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film category. It was a critically acclaimed movie and was praised for its realistic portrayal of the lives of street children in Mumbai.
The most recent Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar was Lagaan in 2002. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the movie was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film category. It was a major box office success and was praised for its beautiful cinematography and engaging storyline.
Despite the recognition and praise that these movies have received, none of them have been able to win an Oscar. This is a source of disappointment for Indian movie fans, who are eagerly waiting for an Indian movie to win the prestigious award. Hopefully, this will happen in the near future.