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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.

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

📖Oscars & Grammys

NameDetailKey Fact
Oscar (Academy Award)Since 1929Given by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood
Satyajit RayHonorary Oscar 1992First Indian to receive Oscar
A.R. RahmanOscar 2009Best Original Score — Slumdog Millionaire
RRR — Naatu NaatuOscar 2023Best Original Song — first Indian song at Oscars
Grammy AwardsSince 1959By Recording Academy, USA — music excellence
Ravi Shankar3 Grammy AwardsIndian sitar maestro, first Indian Grammy winner
Zakir HussainGrammy 2024Best Contemporary Classical — tabla maestro
Bhanu AthaiyaOscar 1983First 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

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