After a 22-year wait, acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan clinched his first-ever Academy Awards at the 96th ceremony with his magnum opus, Oppenheimer.
The biopic, which also secured the coveted Best Picture accolade, emerged as the night’s biggest winner, dominating multiple categories and cementing Nolan’s place among cinema’s elite.
In a stellar performance, actor Cillian Murphy captivated audiences with his portrayal of American Physicist J Oppenheimer, earning him the prestigious Best Actor Oscar.
Alongside him, Emma Stone dazzled as Bella Baxter in Poor Things, claiming the Best Actress award, while Robert Downey Jr. secured his maiden Oscar win for his role in Oppenheimer as US official Lewis Strauss.
India made its mark on the global stage as a thrilling action scene from SS Rajamouli’s film RRR found a place in the Academy Awards montage, paying tribute to stunt coordinators.
The inclusion drew praise from fans and industry insiders alike, showcasing the growing influence of Indian cinema on the world stage.
Poor Things emerged as a formidable contender, clinching awards for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hair.
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell added to the night’s accolades with the Best Original Song award for What Was I Made For? from Barbie, while Oppenheimer secured the Best Original Score honour.
While India’s official entry, 2018: Everyone Is A Hero, failed to secure a nomination, To Kill A Tiger garnered recognition as a contender for Best Documentary Feature.
However, it ultimately lost to 20 Days In Mariupol.
Despite notable snubs for Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Leonardo DiCaprio, the ceremony saw deserving winners across various categories, with standout performances and technical achievements celebrated on Hollywood’s grandest stage.
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, the 96th Academy Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
Past winners returned to present awards, adding to the glitz and glamour of the star-studded affair.
Here is the list of winners:
Best Picture – Oppenheimer
Best Actor – Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
Best Actress in a Leading Role – Emma Stone for Poor Things
Best Actor in Supporting Role – Robert Downey Jr for Oppenheimer
Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
Best Director – Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Best Animated Feature Film – The Boy and the Heron
Best Adapted Screenplay – American Fiction
Best Original Screenplay – Anatomy of a Fall
Best Cinematography – Oppenheimer
Best Costume Design – Poor Things
Best Documentary Feature Film – 20 Days in Mariupol
Best Documentary Short Film – The Last Repair Shop
Best Film Editing – Oppenheimer
Best International Feature Film – The Zone of Interest
Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Poor Things
Best Original Score – Oppenheimer
Best Original Song – What I Was Made For? from Barbie
Best Production Design – Poor Things
Best Animated Short Film – WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
Best Live Action Short Film – The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Best Sound – The Zone of Interest
Best Visual Effects – Godzilla Minus One
