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🎬 Oscar Awards 2025: Anora Triumphs, Adrien Brody Shines, India Misses Out

 









The 97th Academy Awards dazzled Hollywood yet again with a star-studded night that celebrated cinematic brilliance across 23 categories. Held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the event marked the hosting debut of comedian Conan O’Brien, adding a refreshing spark to this year’s prestigious ceremony.

🏆 Top Winner: Anora Takes Center Stage

While Emilia Pérez led the nominations with an impressive 13 nods, it was Sean Baker’s romantic dramedy Anora that stole the spotlight, bagging a total of five Oscars, including:

  • Best Picture

  • Best Actress – Mikey Madison

  • Best Director

  • Best Film Editing

  • Best Original Screenplay

The film’s unexpected sweep was one of the biggest talking points of the night.

🕴️ Adrien Brody Bags Best Actor

Veteran actor Adrien Brody received the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his gripping performance as László Tóth in The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet. His win was met with a standing ovation and emotional applause from peers.

🇮🇳 India Misses Out on an Oscar

India’s sole nomination at the 2025 Oscars, a short film backed by Priyanka Chopra and directed by Anuja, unfortunately did not win. Despite strong buzz leading up to the event, the award went to another international contender, ending India’s hopes for a win this year.

đź“ş Global Streaming Milestone

For the first time, the Oscars were live-streamed on JioHotstar in India, starting at 5:30 AM IST on March 3, bringing Hollywood’s biggest night directly to Indian fans in real-time.

🌟 Final Thoughts

Oscar 2025 delivered surprises, emotional moments, and cinematic milestones. With Anora emerging as the night’s biggest winner and Adrien Brody adding another iconic role to his legacy, the awards truly reflected a celebration of storytelling at its finest.


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