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Geeta Gandbhir: Indian-Origin Director with Two Oscar 2026 Nominations

Who Is Geeta Gandbhir? Indian Origin Director Who Has Two Films Nominated For Oscars 2026

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News18•04-03-2026, 14:30

Geeta Gandbhir: Indian-Origin Director with Two Oscar 2026 Nominations

•Indian-origin filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has two films nominated for Oscars 2026.
•"The Perfect Neighbor" is nominated for Best Documentary Feature, and "The Devil is Busy" for Best Documentary Short.
•Born in Boston in 1970, Gandbhir's parents emigrated from India; her brother Ashwin is also a filmmaker.
•She began her career working for Spike Lee after studying at Harvard University and has won two Emmys for film editing.
•"The Devil is Busy" covers an abortion clinic in Atlanta, while "The Perfect Neighbor" investigates Ajike Owens' killing in Florida.

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