Oscars & Grammys
Awards & Honors · ऑस्कर और ग्रैमी
📋Quick Overview
This chapter covers key facts about oscars & grammys frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and other government competitive exams. Master these facts for guaranteed marks in the GK section.
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Oscar (Academy Award) — Since 1929 — Given by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood
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Satyajit Ray — Honorary Oscar 1992 — First Indian to receive Oscar
📖Oscars & Grammys
| Name | Detail | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar (Academy Award) | Since 1929 | Given by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood |
| Satyajit Ray | Honorary Oscar 1992 | First Indian to receive Oscar |
| A.R. Rahman | Oscar 2009 | Best Original Score — Slumdog Millionaire |
| RRR — Naatu Naatu | Oscar 2023 | Best Original Song — first Indian song at Oscars |
| Grammy Awards | Since 1959 | By Recording Academy, USA — music excellence |
| Ravi Shankar | 3 Grammy Awards | Indian sitar maestro, first Indian Grammy winner |
| Zakir Hussain | Grammy 2024 | Best Contemporary Classical — tabla maestro |
| Bhanu Athaiya | Oscar 1983 | First Indian Oscar winner — Costume Design for Gandhi |
📝Key Points
- •Oscar (Academy Award): Since 1929: Given by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood
- •Satyajit Ray: Honorary Oscar 1992: First Indian to receive Oscar
- •A.R. Rahman: Oscar 2009: Best Original Score — Slumdog Millionaire
- •RRR — Naatu Naatu: Oscar 2023: Best Original Song — first Indian song at Oscars
- •Grammy Awards: Since 1959: By Recording Academy, USA — music excellence
- •Ravi Shankar: 3 Grammy Awards: Indian sitar maestro, first Indian Grammy winner