The 97th Academy Awards started with a delightful surprise for Indian audiences as host Conan O'Brien greeted everyone with a cheerful “Namaste” in Hindi. Although Priyanka Chopra’s co-produced movie ‘Anuja’ didn’t secure an Oscar, the heart-warming gesture left Indian cinephiles smiling.

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Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Anuja’ Misses Out

  ‘Anuja’, an American-Indian film co-produced by Priyanka Chopra was nominated in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Despite high hopes from Indian fans the film couldn't clinch the prestigious award.

Conan O'Brien’s Surprising Opening

  Making his debut as an Oscar host, Conan O’Brien kicked off the ceremony with a surprise. He greeted viewers in Hindi, saying, “Namaste! Bharath ke logo ko namaskar. Waha subah ho chuki hai toh mujhe umeed hai ki aap crispy nashta ke saath Oscar dekhenge.” This roughly translates to, “Greetings to India.! It’s morning there and I hope you are enjoying your breakfast while watching the Oscars.” The moment instantly won hearts online.

India’s Recent Oscar History

  While 2025 didn’t bring any awards for India, it’s worth remembering the historic win of the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ in 2023. The lack of Indian wins this year didn’t dampen the spirits of movie enthusiasts, thanks to Conan’s special shout-out.

Oscar 2025 Winners List

Best Actor: Adrien Brody for ‘The Brutalist’

Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for ‘A Real Pain’

Best International Feature Film: ‘I Am Still Here’ (Brazil)

Best Actress: Mikey Madison for ‘Anora’

Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana for ‘Emilia Perez’

Best Director: Sean Baker for ‘Anora’

Best Picture: ‘Anora’

Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley for ‘The Brutalist’

Best Editing: Sean Baker for ‘Anora’

Best Original Score: Daniel Blumberg for ‘The Brutalist’

Best Original Song: ‘El Mal’ from ‘Emilia Perez’

Best Documentary Feature Film: ‘No Other Land’

Best Documentary Short Film: ‘The Only Girl in the Orchestra’

Best Costume Design: ‘Wicked’

Best Production Design: ‘Wicked’

Best Original Screenplay: ‘Anora’

Best Adapted Screenplay: ‘Conclave’

Best Animated Feature Film: ‘Flow’

Best Visual Effects: ‘Dune Part Two’

Best Sound Design: ‘Dune Part Two’

Best Live Action Short Film: ‘I Am Not a Robot’

Best Animated Short Film: ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’

Best Makeup and Hairstyling: ‘The Substance’

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Conan O’Brien’s Hindi greeting set social media abuzz. An Indian fan tweeted: “Never thought I’d hear ‘crispy nashta’ at the Oscars! Conan, you’ve won our hearts.”

Additional Information

The 97th Academy Awards witnessed a remarkable win for ‘Anora’ a film based on the life stories of sex workers, bagging five awards including Best Picture. Meanwhile, ‘The Brutalist’ grabbed three Oscars, standing out as another big winner of the night.

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Impact Analysis

While Indian cinema didn’t win any awards this year, Conan’s thoughtful gesture created a strong emotional connection with the Indian audience keeping the Oscars a trending topic across social media platforms in the country.

The 2025 Oscars may not have added to India’s trophy shelf but Conan O'Brien’s Hindi surprise ensured that the Indian audience felt recognised and appreciated on a global stage.

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