Directed by Richard Attenborough, this epic biographical film about the life of Mahatma Gandhi won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
While not a purely Indian film, as it was a British production, it was directed by Danny Boyle and set in India. The film won eight Oscars, including Best Picture.
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, this sports drama was India's official entry for the 74th Academy Awards and received a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
This short film, directed by Raja Thakur, won the Academy Award for Best Short Subject.
Directed by Mira Nair, this film was India's official entry for the 61st Academy Awards and was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
Directed by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman, this documentary film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Although not an Indian film, it was directed by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, and it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film has strong connections to Indian cinema, and it's included here due to its significance in the context of South Asian cinema.