Conan O’Brien greets Indian audiences in Hindi at Oscars 2025, takes a dig at Donald Trump – Firstpost

Indian viewers who tuned into the Oscars 2025 awards ceremony on early Monday morning have been in for a shock when host Conan O’Brien greeted them in Hindi from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The 97th Academy Awards are stay in India on streamer JioHotstar and TV channel Star Plus from the US.

O’Brien, who’s internet hosting the Oscars for the primary time, spoke to Indian viewers throughout his opening monologue.

Conan O’Brien deserves an Oscar for greatest try at a overseas language! 😂
Good job, although the Hindi was positively Hinding! 👏 #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/AG0h2BOmFT

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

“For these of you watching from India, I wish to say Bharat ke logon ko namaskar wahan subah ho chuki hai toh mujhe ummeed hai ki naashte ke saath Oscars kar rahe hain (Greetings to the individuals of India, it’s morning there, so I hope you’re having breakfast with the Oscars)” he stated, making an attempt to talk in Hindi.

A piece of customers on X praised O’Brien, common American late-night present presenter, for attempting his hand at talking Hindi.

“Conan O’Brien deserves an Oscar for greatest try at a overseas language! Good job, although the Hindi was positively Hinding! #Oscars2025,” stated a consumer.
“#ConanOBrien kicked off the #Oscar ceremony with a considerate shoutout to India. Spoke in Hindi to attach with viewers in India #Oscars2025,” wrote one other.
Some weren’t amused.

“Good try, however frankly, Conan completely butchered the Hindi greeting! #Oscars #Oscars2025,” stated a critic. “… that was NOT Hindi,” stated a consumer on X.

On Donald Trump

O’Brien quipped, “Anora’s having a great night time. That’s nice information. Two wins already. I assume People are excited to see someone lastly stand as much as a robust Russian.”

This comes at a time when Trump stops Millitary support for Ukraine.

That’s not all, Kill Invoice star Daryl Hannah additionally had a tackle Ukraine’s struggles. She was quoted saying on stage, “Slava Ukraine,” that means “Glory to Ukraine.”

The controversial joke has obtained blended reactions on social media. “In earlier than MAGA tears,” wrote one netizen. One other criticised Hollywood’s stance, saying, “When all of the ‘artists’ have fun the unholy NATO meat grinder, you already know society is in bother.”

With added inputs from companies