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Poll: Best Oscar Nominated Indian Movie

A poll by Dibyayan_Chakravorty
So far, only 3 Indian movies have ever been nominated for an Oscar. Which one is the best?

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Please visit IMDb's India Spotlight section here.

Results of 370 votes:

  1. 1.

    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

     
    Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 74th Academy Awards 2002. Lost to No Man's Land (2001) (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
  2. 2.

    Mother India (1957)

     
    Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 30th Academy Awards 1958. Lost to Nights of Cabiria (1957) (Italy).
  3. 3.

    Salaam Bombay! (1988)

     
    Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards 1989. Lost to Pelle the Conqueror (1987) (Denmark).

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