Shillong, March 13: At the 95th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California, Indian cinema achieved a historic milestone as Indian films and songs won the Oscars.

RRR’s hit song “Naatu Naatu” won Best Original Song and “The Elephant Whisperer” won in the Best Documentary Shorts category.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schienert won in several categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Despite losing in the Best Documentary Feature Film category, Shaunak Sen’s “All That Breathes” made a strong showing. In recent years, the Indian film industry has gained international recognition with films like “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Life of Pi” winning multiple Oscars. This recognition is a significant milestone for Indian cinema, demonstrating the industry’s growing diversity and creative talent.

Indian film fans around the world expressed their happiness and excitement on social media, congratulating the winners and hoping that this recognition will open up new opportunities for Indian filmmakers and artists in Hollywood and beyond.

Overall, the 2023 Academy Awards ceremony was a momentous occasion for the Indian film industry and a testament to the creativity and talent of its filmmakers and artists.