The duo sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about bringing nuance and humor to their affecting tale of child labor in India and the surprising global reception to their film: "I don't think anybody anticipated that we'd be getting this kind of attention.

The event, held at Carondelet House, celebrated South Asian filmmakers who have received Oscars recognition this year and was attended by various South Asian filmmakers, actors and producers. Charithra Chandran, Manish Dayal and Lilly Singh were among those who attended the party.

South Asian pride was in full effect at the annual South Asians at the Oscars pre-Oscar bash in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night. The annual bash was co-hosted by Mindy Kaling, “Evil” actor Aasif Mandvi,