Date, host and India representation at the Academy Awards

The Oscars 2025 will take place on March 2 by Conan O'Brien. India's 'Anuja' is nominated in the best short film. Here is a look at former Oscar controversy.

The 97th Academy Awards will captivate the audience worldwide on March 2, 2025 in the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The excited event begins at 7 p.m. (local time) and can be observed on March 3 from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in Jio Hotstar in India. This year the Comedian and Podcaster Conan O'Brien ceremony will be held, which gives Hollywood's biggest night a fresh comedic note.

India's entry at Oscars 2025

While many had hoped for a strong Indian presence in the Oscars, only an Indian film secured a nomination this year. Gunet Monga's short film 'Anuja' brought a place in the best short film category (live action) in which India's Oscar hopes are kept alive.

Oscars over the years: important controversy that made headlines

The Academy Awards with their 97-year legacy have experienced their appropriate proportion of controversy. From protests on stage to false winners, some of the most spoken moments are here:

2022: Will Smith's slap shocked the world

One of the most scandalous moments in Oscar history occurred in 2022 when Smith beat the host Chris Rock during the ceremony. The argument occurred after Rock had made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Although Smith later apologized, the incident left a permanent impact on the event.

2021: Corinne Masieros Kühner Protest

In 2021, French actress Corinne Masiero fascinated the audience when she removed her clothes in protest against the cultural policy of the French government on stage. When she received her award, slogans were written on her body, which made her one of the most unexpected political statements in the Oscars.

2017: The confusion “La La Land” and “Mondlicht”

The 2017 Oscars experienced a historical mistake when 'La La Land' wrongly announced as the best image winner instead of 'Moonlight'. The confusion was due to the fact that the wrong envelope was handed over to the moderators. The error was later corrected, but the moment remains one of the biggest gaffes in the history of the Academy Awards.

2003: Adrien Brodys unsaid kiss

The actor Adrien Brody troversed in 2003 when he kissed Halle Berry on the stage unexpectedly after winning the best actor for “The Pianist”. The moment that was unplanned led widespread debates about limits and approval at public events.

1972: Marlon Brandos Oscar rejection

The legendary actor Marlon Brando refused to accept his best actor award in 1972 and protested against Hollywood's representation of the American indigenous people. Instead of participating in the ceremony, Brando sent the activist to Littlefeather in his name to reject the award in his name, which made it one of the most powerful statements in Oscar history.

With Oscars 2025, all eyes are directed towards the nominated, red carpet glamor and potential surprises. As the story has shown, the Academy Awards is not just about celebrating cinema, but also about the unforgettable moments that make headlines worldwide.

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