Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor, and her mother Shobha Kapoor are invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. They are amongst the new 395 artists and executives from across the world who have been invited for it. Of the 395 invitees, 25 are Oscar winners, and 89 are Oscar nominees in various categories. The only Indian actress which is a part of the list is Vidya Balan, who has been recognized for her performance in Tumhari Sulu and Kahaani. Ekta Kapoor is one of the producers in the list who is invited for her work related to Dream Girl and Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, whereas her motherup. Shobha Kapoor joins her in the list with Udta Punjab and The Dirty Picture backing her
