Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Batra back Oscar campaign for 'Humans in the Loop'
A new film called 'Humans in the Loop' is getting support from famous actors and filmmakers like Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Batra, and Shaunak Sen.
The film is about an indigenous woman in a remote Indian village who trains artificial intelligence systems.
The story explores the balance between traditional knowledge and modern technology.
The film has been praised for its emotional sensitivity and ethical questions about technology.
It has received several awards and support from the film community and is now being considered for an Oscar in the Best Original Screenplay category.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi and filmmakers Ritesh Batra and Shaunak Sen have joined as executive producers for the indie drama 'Humans in the Loop'.
The film, directed by Aranya Sahay and produced by Mathivanan Rajendran, follows an indigenous woman training AI systems in a remote Indian village.
The film explores the tension between indigenous knowledge systems and modern technology, drawing parallels between nurturing a child and shaping intelligent machines.
The film has received wide backing from the film community, including support from Shekhar Kapur, Bijjo Toppo, Kiran Rao, and Misaq Kazimi.
It is a recipient of the 2025 Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant and has partnered with impact advisors for its US outreach.
- Who
- Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Batra, Shaunak Sen, Aranya Sahay, Mathivanan Rajendran
- What
- Support for the Oscar campaign of the film 'Humans in the Loop'
- When
- January 9
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To support the film's contention for the Best Original Screenplay category at the 98th Academy Awards
- Film Title
- Humans in the Loop
- Director
- Aranya Sahay
- Producer
- Mathivanan Rajendran
- Executive Producers
- Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Batra, Shaunak Sen
- Award Contention
- Best Original Screenplay at the 98th Academy Awards
- Release Platform
- Netflix
- Grant Received
- 2025 Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant
- Impact Advisors
- Ketki Parikh, Priya Samant