The red carpet is rolling out at Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars, celebrating 2025’s cinematic triumphs in Los Angeles. This pinnacle of prestige awards top films, performances, and technical achievements to global applause.
Indians tune in Monday, March 16, from 4:30 AM IST via JioHotstar or Star Movies. US broadcast begins March 15 at 7 PM ET. Replays on JioHotstar anytime, Star Movies at 9 PM.
Few know the Oscar’s true identity: Academy Award of Merit. The nickname originated in the 1930s when executive Margaret Herrick likened the figure to her uncle. It gained traction in press by 1934, officially adopted in 1939, evolving into an industry icon.
A key stipulation binds winners: post-1951 statues cannot be sold. Heirs must return them to the Academy for a symbolic $1, safeguarding the award’s sanctity against commercialization. Earlier awards face no such restriction.
The icon stands 13.5 inches tall, weighs 8.5 pounds, molded in bronze with 24-karat gold plating— a hefty emblem of achievement. Tonight’s ceremony underscores these enduring legacies amid Hollywood’s brightest night.