Oscars 2025: Date, Time, and Where to Watch in India

Speedy Summary:

• The 97th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday,March 3,at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood,California.
• In India, the event will be broadcast live on Star Movies and JioHotstar from 5:30 am IST, with replays available on JioHotstar.
• Emmy Award-winning host Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars for the first time. He is known for hosting the Emmys in 2002 and 2006.
• Queen Latifah is set to perform a musical tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones. Jones has won numerous accolades including 28 Grammy Awards.
• musical performances include:

– A Wicked medley by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
– Performances by Blackpink’s Lisa (currently starring in the White Lotus), Doja Cat, and raye.

• The Oscars nominations faced delays due to wildfire devastation in Los Angeles earlier this year.

– Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (the apprentice) are nominated for Best Actor.

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Indian Opinion Analysis:

The upcoming Academy Awards signify both a global celebration of cinematic excellence and an chance for diverse artistic expressions-evident through performances by prominent international musicians such as Lisa of Blackpink. For Indian audiences interested in world cinema or entertainment trends, this year’s Oscars promise engaging moments through unique tributes like Queen Latifah’s homage to Quincy Jones.

timothée Chalamet’s nomination reinforces his rising stardom after acclaimed roles such as Dune. Meanwhile, changes in event planning-such as extended voting due to devastating wildfires-highlight how environmental challenges increasingly intersect with cultural events globally.

For India specifically,accessibility via platforms like Star Movies or JioHotstar reflects growing avenues connecting film enthusiasts here with international icons while encouraging participation within broader narratives of global art appreciation.