Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:40am on 01 Mar 2025,Saturday Entertainment
The 97th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time. In India, viewers can watch the live telecast on March 3 at 5:30 am IST on Star Movies and Disney+ Hotstar. The ceremony will feature performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, presenting a medley from the musical "Wicked." Notably, this year, live performances of Best Original Song nominees have been omitted, focusing instead on songwriters' personal reflections. Leading the nominations is "Emilia Pérez" with 13 nods, followed by "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," each securing 10 nominations. Indian audiences can also catch a repeat telecast on Star Movies and Star Movies Select at 8:30 pm IST.
