Nine Indians from The White Tiger eligible for Oscar nominations

The White Tiger, starring Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Rajkummar Rao, recently premiered on Netflix. The film, which is adapted from the Booker prize-winning novel of the same name, is eligible for Academy Awards nominations in 14 different categories.

The contenders include — Mukul Deora (Best Picture), Adarsh (Best Actor in a Leading Role), Priyanka and Rajkummar (Best Actor and Actress in a Supporting Role), Tiya Tejpal (Best Production Design), Smriti Chauhan (Best Costume Design), Nakul Kamte (Best Sound), Divine and Karan Kanchan (Best Original Song). 

The White Tiger is directed by Iranian-American director Ramin Bahrani, who is known for directing the films Man Push Cart, Chop Shop, and Fahrenheit 451.