Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 'Jodhaa Akbar' Queen Look Featured At Oscars Academy's Museum

Aishwarya Rai's memorable appearance in the film "Jodhaa Akbar" has been honoured by the Academy Museum. Her stunning lehenga, designed by Neeta Lulla, is now showcased in the museum's Color in Motion exhibition. The Academy, renowned for its Oscars awards, shared this news, delighting fans worldwide.

Fans expressed their excitement on social media. One user commented, "Finally iconic Indian movies are getting featured on the Academy page." Another added, "So Academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai's movie." A fan also wrote, "Aishwarya is just a feast for the eyes," while another described her as a "Reel/Real life QUEEN."

Aishwarya Rai's Iconic Look

The Academy highlighted Aishwarya's look with a snippet from the film. They captioned it: "A lehenga fit for a queen, designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's red wedding lehenga is a feast for the eyes: vibrant zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a hidden gem-quite literally. Look closely and you'll spot a peacock, India's national bird, made entirely of jewels. Neeta Lulla didn't design a costume; she crafted a legacy."

In other news related to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category faced disappointment. Kiran Rao's film "Laapataa Ladies" did not make it to the shortlist and is no longer in contention for an Oscar.

India's Oscar Hopes

This decision has sparked discontent among Indian cinema lovers. Many questioned why Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagined As Light" wasn't chosen instead. Despite this backlash, the head of the Film Federation of India's jury defended their choice to send Aamir Khan-backed "Laapataa Ladies" to represent India at the Oscars.

With "Laapataa Ladies" out of the race, attention now turns to other Indian entries. Guneet Monga's documentary "Anuja" and British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri's film "Santosh" are still vying for recognition at this prestigious event.

The inclusion of Aishwarya Rai's iconic look at the Academy Museum highlights Indian cinema's global influence. Meanwhile, despite setbacks in feature film selections for Oscars 2025, hopes remain high with documentaries still in contention.