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Aishwarya Rai’s Lehenga from Jodha Akbar will be featured in the Academy Museum’s Exhibition

Sanjana Bailwal2 years ago2 years ago1227 mins

The Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai dwarfing the Oscars Academy’s Instagram as her important Jodha Akbar outfit gets donned by new and different heads.

The lehenga of Aishwarya Rai from Jodha Akbar will be part of the exhibition displayed at the Academy Museum. The video has been shared by the Academy, showing her from the film.

Aishwarya Rai is the latest Bollywood celebrity to be featured on the oficial social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. They released a magnificient video clip from her 2008 hit movie ”Jodha Akbar” that accompanies the announcement.

“A Lehenga Fit for a Queen – Designed for the Silver screen

The Academy has unveiled an exciting announcement that Jodha’s wedding lehenga from the film Jodha Akbar will be displayed in a coming exhibition at the Academy Museum: “A lehenga fit for a queen – designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s wedding lehenga is something of an eye feast: the bright zardozi work, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a gem hidden within it, quite literally. Look close enough and you may find a peacock – India’s national bird – made entirely of jewels. Costumes were not designed by Neeta Lulla; she created a legacy. Step in history (as well as color) at the Academy Museum’s COLOR IN MOTION exhibition.”

The “clip” has scenes from the Ashutosh Gowariker film along with Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar. It also showed glimpses of the lehenga as it is now, draped on a mannequin.

Fans react

Fans of the star loved seeing her on the Academy’s page. “Dear Hollywood, Can you beat these aesthetics,” wrote one. “So academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai movie,” wrote another. Another pointed out that the clip used is not the same that featured the lehenga. The red lehenga with orange blouse was worn by Aishwarya in the royal feast scene.

Watch it Here:

Before, the Academy had showcased scenes from movies featuring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan too. These, such as scenes from Bajirao Mastani, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and even Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, were made known to one and all.

Reaction of Deepika’s Deewani Mastani tribute

Leading the reactions to the video is none other than Deepika’s husband and co-star, actor Ranveer Singh, who has commented: “Mesmeric!” “The beauty of Deepika in this song, I don’t think any other actress would be able to pull this off like her, this will go down as one of the greatest of all time in Hindi cinema!!” wrote a fan.

A second wrote, “Now The Academy is finally giving the recognition that Bollywood deserves.” Thirdly, a person said, “Thanks for recognizing the most beautifully shot song of all time.”

Oscar Race

Meanwhile, the announcements of nominations for the Oscars will be done on the 17th of January. In this, India’s entry Laapata Ladies is already out of contention for the Best International Feature category. The focus is mostly on Payal Kapadia to get an independent nomination in the Best Director category for All We Imagine As Light.

Anuja under Guneet Monga’s production has made the cut in the Best Live Action Short Film category. This film focuses on the pertinent issue of child labor within the garment industry and features Nagesh Bhonsale in an important role.The 97th Academy Awards is taking place on March 3, 2025.

Besides Anuja, Santosh happens to be an entry in the race for the Oscars this year-another British-Indian film directed by Sandhya Suri. It stars Shahana Goswami and is the official submission for the UK at the Academy Awards. Earlier this year, the film appeared in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival.

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