Ali Fazal, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was seen at the prestigious Oscar luncheon representing India. This year, the Oscars will have a record number of films from the country nominated, including Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes, SS Rajamouli's RRR and Guneet Monga’s The Elephant Whisperers.

Ali was elected as a member of the Academy in 2018, back then making him one of the youngest members from India. The luncheon was attended by Hollywood big wigs including international superstar, Tom Cruise. Ali who is in LA as part of his work commitments joined the talented bunch and extended his cheer for the Indian films repping the country as the award this year.

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Ali expressed, "It was great to be there alongside Shaunak and Guneet as a representative of Indian cinema. All That Breathes is one of the most iconic films I have seen in the recent past and to be there to see the film and our cinema being celebrated was truly a proud moment."