The 97th Academy Awards celebrated indie films, with Anora and The Brutalist winning major categories, highlighting a shift towards artistic storytelling over big-budget Hollywood films.
Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga-backed Anuja lost the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film to I’m Not a Robot at the 2025 Academy Awards, despite its strong festival run.
At the 97th Academy Awards, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo delivered a breathtaking performance of Defying Gravity, leaving the audience in awe. Their emotional rendition brought Michelle Yeoh to tears, earning a standing ovation and sparking a wave of admiration across social media. Fans hailed it as one of the most memorable moments of Oscars 2025.
