Bollywood’s Biggest Oscar Moments! These 7 Films Made History

RRR (2022)

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Gully Boy (2019)

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3 Idiots (2009)

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Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

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Lagaan (2001)

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Salaam Bombay (1988)

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Mother India (1957)

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