Mumbai, March 8 -- The Academy Awards have often served as a platform to advocate for political, cultural, and societal causes, raising awareness about topical campaigns and championing the call for change. Although rare and occurring only on a few occasions, there have been instances where actors and filmmakers declined their Oscars in protest of various issues.

To date, only three individuals have rejected an Oscar out of the thousands of winners. Let's explore who they are and the reasons behind their decisions.

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Dudley Nichols

Dudley Nichols, a celebrated screenwriter, turned down the Oscar for Best Screenplay in 1935 for The Informer due to a...