Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Nominated |
Best Foreign Language Film Salaam Bombay! |
1988 |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Nominated |
Best Foreign Language Film Monsoon Wedding |
2001 |
Cannes Film Festival
| Won |
Camera d'Or Salaam Bombay! |
1988 |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Won |
New Generation Award Salaam Bombay! |
1987 |
Venice International Film Festival
| Won |
Golden Lion Monsoon Wedding |
2001 |
| Won |
Lanterna Magica Award (C.G.S.) Monsoon Wedding |
2001 |
| Won |
Osella d'Oro for Best Story and Screenplay Mississippi Masala |
1991 |
