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Indian-Origin Geeta Gandbhir Makes History with Two Oscar Nominations for 2026

Indian-Origin Geeta Gandbhir Makes History with Two Oscar Nominations for 2026

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Firstpost•15-03-2026, 12:00

Indian-Origin Geeta Gandbhir Makes History with Two Oscar Nominations for 2026

•Indian-origin filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has secured two nominations at the 2026 Oscars in documentary categories.
•Her nominated films are *The Perfect Neighbor* (Best Documentary Feature) and *The Devil Is Busy* (Best Documentary Short).
•*The Perfect Neighbor* investigates the 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens, racial tensions, and gun laws in Florida.
•*The Devil Is Busy*, co-directed with Christalyn Hampton, depicts a day inside an Atlanta abortion clinic amidst protests.
•Gandbhir is an Emmy-winning filmmaker known for socially conscious documentaries on justice, race, and civil rights.

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