This year the Oscars have a record number of films from India that have been nominated including shaunak’s, all the Breathes,RRR for best original song, and Guneet monga’s ,the elephants whispers.
Ali was elected as a member of the academy in 2018, back then making him one of the youngest members of India.
Ali who was in a LA as part of his work commitments ,joined the talented bunch and extended his best wishes to Indian films.
The luncheon was attended by Hollywood big wigs including Tom Cruise.Ali said it was great to be there along sides 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 films and our cinema being celebrated was truly proud moment.