March 3rd 2025.
Early Monday morning, viewers in India who tuned in to the 2025 Oscars awards ceremony were in for a delightful surprise. The host, Conan O'Brien, greeted them in Hindi all the way from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The 97th Academy Awards were being broadcasted live on JioHotstar and Star Plus for Indian viewers.
This was O'Brien's first time hosting the prestigious event and he took the opportunity to address the Indian audience during his opening monologue. "For those of you watching from India, I want to say 'namaskar' and I hope you're enjoying the Oscars with your breakfast," he said, attempting to speak in Hindi. His efforts were met with praise from some viewers on X, who commended the popular American late-night show presenter for trying his hand at the language. "Conan O'Brien deserves an Oscar for his best attempt at a foreign language! Good job, although the Hindi was definitely 'Hinding'!" wrote a user.
Another user on X also appreciated O'Brien's gesture, writing, "#ConanOBrien kicked off the #Oscar ceremony with a thoughtful shoutout to India. He spoke in Hindi to connect with viewers in India. #Oscars2025." However, there were some who were not as impressed. "Good attempt, but frankly, Conan totally butchered the Hindi greeting! #Oscars #Oscars2025," criticized one user. Another user on X simply stated, "That was NOT Hindi."
Despite the mixed reactions, it was clear that O'Brien's attempt to speak Hindi was well-intentioned and appreciated by many. The ceremony continued with its usual glamour and splendor, with stars from Hollywood and beyond coming together to celebrate the best in cinema. It was a momentous occasion for Indian viewers, who were able to watch the Oscars live and witness O'Brien's efforts to connect with them.
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