Q. Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar award ?
Answer: Bhanu Athaiya
Notes: Bhanu Athaiya is Indian cinema’s most well-regarded costume designer, having worked in over 100 films, since 1950s, with noted filmmakers like Guru Dutt, Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Ashutosh Gowariker, and international directors like Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough. She became the first Indian to win an Academy Award. She also won two National Film Awards, in 1991and 2002.

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