The 97th Academy Awards began with a surprise to Indian viewers as host Conan O'Brien's started the ceremony with a warm greeting to the Indian audience. He said in Hindi: “Namashkar. Nashte ke saath Oscar dekhna,” which translates to “Greetings to the people of India. It's morning there, so I hope you enjoy your breakfast with the Oscars.” This gesture was widely appreciated by Indians all over the world and highlighted the growing global reach of the Oscars.
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