Kamal Haasan and Ayushmann Khurrana are among the 534 new names that have been invited by the Academy for membership this year for Oscars voting. The two Indian stars join the global club that already boasts of names like Ariana Grande, Mikey Madison, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Margaret Qualley, Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and more. Other prominent Indian names in the esteemed line-up are of cating director Karan Mally, cinematographer Ranabir Das, costume designer Maxima Basu and documentary filmmaker Smriti Mundhra. Filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who already made a splash with All We Imagine as Light at major global awards and festivals recently is also part of the roaster. ALSO READ: The Academy Invites 534 New Members; Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan, Mikey Madison, Jason Momoa Part Of List The Academy’s word The list was announced on June 26 through the Academy’s official website and social media handles. Others in the list of invitees include Jimmy Kimmel, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, Branford Marsalis, and Conan O’Brien, who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. According to Variety, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said through a statement, “We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy. Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.” ALSO READ: Oscars 2026 Date ANNOUNCED: 98th Academy Awards To Air On THIS Day, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About the Academy’s membership If all the artists accept the Academy’s invitation, its total membership will rise to 11,120, including 10,143 voting members, and covering over 60 countries and territories outside the United States. The 98th Oscars will air on March 15, 2026. Major rule changes include mandatory film viewing for voters, a new Casting category, AI usage guidelines, and updated deadlines for Best Picture, music, and shorts. Nominations will be announced on January 22, 2026.