The 97th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2. All eyes were on Jacques Audiard's audacious musical Emilia Perez as it was leading with 13 nominations. But it was the night for Sean Baker's Anora. The film took home five Oscars including Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Emilia Perez, ended up with two awards. Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress and the film also clinched an award for Best Original Song.
Conclave won the award in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay.
The only Indian entry, which made to the Oscars Shortlist is, Anuja - nominated for Best Live Action Short Film. The film lost to I'm Not Robot, crashing India's hopes for this year.
The film was backed by big names like Priyanka Chopra and two-time Oscar-winner Guneet Monga.
Adrien Brody was named best actor for The Brutalist, while Mikey Madison won best actress for Anora.
Kieran Culkin won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for his role in A Real Pain. Zoe Saldana was named Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Emilia Perez.
The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, paid a tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
The show opened with a performance by Wicked's Oscar-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. In addition,
Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink and Raye took part in a tribute to the music of the James Bond films. The show also featured a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Here are the highlights from the night:
Anora wins Best Film Oscar for 2025
Anora wins big. Mikey Madison wins Best Actress for Anora.
Sean Baker won Best Director for Anora.
And the Best Actor award goes to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist.
Daniel Blumberg is the winner of this year's Best Original Score for The Brutalist.
Brazil's entry I'm Still here wins Best International Feature Film.
The Brutalist wins the Best Cinematography award.
The only Indian entry Anuja lost to I'M NOT A ROBOT. It's taking home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Another win for Dune - Part Two. Oscar For Best Visual Effect.
Dune: Part Two wins the Oscar for Best Sound.
NO OTHER LAND, this year's Best Documentary Feature
The Only Girl In The Orchestra wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.
Another win for Emilia Perez - Best Original Song.
El Mal from Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard)
'Wicked' wins the Oscar for Best Production Design.
Zoe Saldana wins Best Actress In Supporting Role for Emilia Perez. She said in her acceptance speech, "I am a proud child of immigrant parents."
Second win for 'Anora' - Oscars For Film Editing.
Demi Moore's The Substance won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Conclave won the first award of the night and it's for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Anora makes a mark. Sean Baker won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
First win for 'Wicked.' Paul Tazewell wins the Oscar for Best Costume Design.
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS.
The Best Supporting Actor Award goes to Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody in action.