The first Indian to win an Academy Award was _____, who won for Best Original Score for 'Gandhi' in 1983.
- R. Rahman
- Satyajit Ray
- Bhanu Athaiya
- Resul Pookutty
Answer: Bhanu Athaiya
Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Oscar, sharing the award for Best Costume Design for the film 'Gandhi' in 1983. Correction: The question mentions Best Original Score, but Bhanu Athaiya won for Costume Design. Ravi Shankar was nominated but didn't win. Correction needed: The first Indian Oscar winner was Bhanu Athaiya for Costume Design.