Oscars 2023 Hghlights: GloRRRy For India - Celeb Reactions, Pics From Vanity Fair After Party And More

The 95th Academy Awards, held on March 12, 2023, showcased some of the best films and performances from around the world. India had a strong showing, with the song "Naatu Naatu" from the film RRR winning Best Original Song. The Elephant Whisperers, a documentary short about elephant conservation efforts in India, also won an Oscar.

Deepika Padukone, one of India's biggest stars, attended the awards ceremony as a presenter. She looked stunning in a black Louis Vuitton gown and introduced the live performance of "Naatu Naatu," which featured singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, and dancer Lauren Gottlieb. Padukone is only the third Indian to present at the Oscars, following in the footsteps of Persis Khambatta and Priyanka Chopra.

The team behind RRR, including director SS Rajamouli and actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR, were also in attendance at the Oscars. The film, which tells the story of two Indian revolutionaries during the pre-independence era, has been a huge success in India and was nominated in several categories at the Oscars.

Everything Everywhere All At Once, a science fiction film directed by the Daniels, was one of the biggest winners of the night, taking home five of its 11 Oscar nominations. The film's star, Michelle Yeoh, made history by becoming the first Asian actress to win Best Actress. Her co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis also won Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively. All three actors were first-time winners.

The film also won Best Picture, Best Director for the Daniels, and Best Film Editing. Everything Everywhere All At Once has been praised for its unique blend of science fiction, action, and comedy.

Another big winner of the night was All Quiet On The Western Front, a war film from Germany that won four Oscars, including Best International Feature Film. The film, which is based on the classic novel by Erich Maria Remarque, tells the story of a group of German soldiers during World War I.

Overall, the 95th Academy Awards were a celebration of some of the best films and performances from around the world. With India and Germany both taking home multiple Oscars, it was a night of international recognition and celebration.