Oscars 2025 Host Conan OBrien Speaks In Hindi Netizens React

The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. During the monologue, he said, “For those of you watching from India, I want to say Namaskar. Waha subha ho chuki hai toh mujhe umeed hai ki aap aap Nashte ke saath Oscar dekh rahe hai.” (Greetings to the people of India. It’s already morning there so I hope you are having your breakfast while watching the Oscars). As soon as he said this, the clip went viral on social media and received mixed reactions from the netizens.

Conan O’Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! 😂
Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding! ðŸ‘ÂÂÂÂ� #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/AG0h2BOmFT

— Teri Maa Ki Jack 🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@TERIMAAKIJACK) March 3, 2025

One user said, “Conan O’Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding!” while another remark read, “Proud moment for Indians Conan O’Brien Speaking Hindi at #Oscars2025”

However, some people felt that he butchered the language. As per another social media user, “Good attempt, but frankly, Conan totally butchered the Hindi greeting! #Oscars #Oscars2025”

Good attempt, but frankly, Conan totally butchered the Hindi greeting! #Oscars #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/v83eWj23H8

— Sanjay Kalra, Digital Transformation Sherpa™ï¸ÂÂÂÂ� (@sanjaykalra) March 3, 2025

Netizens also praised him for attempting to speak in a foreign language and noted that he rehearsed for it multiple times. “Conan had to rehearse the part where he talked in the Spanish, India, and Chinese languages like over 20 times. Respect. #Oscars2025.

This made Conan the first Oscars host to speak in Hindi on stage.

Proud moment for Indians Conan O’Brien Speaking Hindi at #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/3ilTReByBu

— Vikram ðŸÂ’™ (@vodkatriceps) March 3, 2025

Meanwhile, this year, Anora emerged as the big winner. It took home 5 Academy Awards including the Best Picture Award, Best Actress Win for Micky Madison and Best Director for Sean Baker. The Brutalist lead Adrien Brody won the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award whereas Kieran Culkin bagged the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain. On the other hand, Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Perez.

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