Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan says she is “thrilled and proud” after receiving an invitation from the Academy to join an Oscar voting panel. Both outlets report that the Academy’s invitation signals her inclusion among eligible industry professionals participating in the Academy Awards process. The Deccan Chronicle also notes that other professionals with strong links to the Indian film industry have been invited alongside her, indicating a broader representation from the region among the Academy’s voting participants. The reports focus on the invitation itself and Farah Khan’s reaction, without detailing specific categories, the number of Indian-linked invitees, or further steps of the voting process. The information is presented as an announcement by the Academy and a personal response by Farah Khan, with no additional controversies or disputes mentioned. The story is framed around her participation in the Oscar voting system for the coming awards cycle, as communicated through the invitations.