Oscars 2025: Sean Baker’s 'Anora' dominates with five wins, India’s Anuja misses out
Oscars 2025: : The 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre was a star-studded affair, celebrating the best of global cinema. While Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical led with 13 nominations, the night belonged to Sean Baker’s 'Anora', which took home five major awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
Now that’s a fairy-tale ending! Congratulations to Sean Baker on winning Best Directing for ANORA. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/byyQyxfW4R
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
Big wins and Ssurprises at Oscars 2025
Best Actress went to Mikey Madison for her stellar performance in Anora
Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist.
Kieran Culkin took home Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain.
Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Perez, which also secured the Best Original Song award.
Conclave triumphed in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.
A reunion 22 years in the making. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MkaF2xb6SE — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 2, 2025
India’s hope dashed as 'Anuja' misses out
India’s only shortlisted entry, Anuja, nominated for Best Live Action Short Film, fell short of victory. The film, backed by Priyanka Chopra and two-time Oscar-winner Guneet Monga, lost to I'm Not Robot, leaving India without a win this year.
The event, hosted by Conan O’Brien, paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims and heroes of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
Musical highlights included
A spectacular opening performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo from Wicked.
A James Bond musical tribute featuring Doja Cat, Lisa (Blackpink), and Raye.
A powerful performance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
With glitz, glamour, and unexpected wins, the 97th Academy Awards once again proved why it remains the most prestigious night in Hollywood.
- With inputs from agencies
