Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien Tries Hindi—Netizens Say 'He Spoke It Like Japanese!' | Watch Video

The 97th Academy Awards began with a grand ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, who entertained the audience with his humour. However, his attempt to speak Hindi during his opening monologue caught everyone's attention, leaving social media amused and baffled.

Conan O'Brien's Hindi Greeting

During his speech, Conan tried to connect with Indian viewers by greeting them in Hindi. He said, "Logo ko namaskar. Waha subha ho chuki hai to mujhe ummeed hai ki aap crispy nashte ke sath Oscars dekhenge," which translates to, "Greetings to the people of India. It's morning there, so I hope you enjoy your breakfast with the Oscars." While his effort was appreciated, his pronunciation led to widespread amusement online.

Conan O'Brien's Jokes

After his Hindi greeting, Conan moved on to his trademark comedic commentary on the night's Best Picture nominees. He joked about 'Conclave', saying, "I'm a Catholic boy, loved Conclave. If you haven't seen Conclave, its log line is a movie about the Catholic church but don't worry." He also took a humorous dig at Sean Baker's 'Anora', noting, "Anora used the f-word 497 times, that's three more than the record set by Karla Sofia Gascon's publicist."

Social Media Reactions

Viewers had mixed reactions to Conan's Hindi. One user wrote, "Conan O'Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding!" Another commented, "Good attempt, but frankly, Conan totally butchered the Hindi greeting!" while a third joked, "Conan spoke Hindi like it was Japanese."

About Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien is a well-known television host, comedian, and writer. He gained popularity through his late-night talk shows and now hosts the podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend'. He has won five Primetime Emmy Awards and received 31 nominations. Conan has also hosted major award shows, including the Emmys in 2002 and 2006, and the MTV Movie Awards in 2014.

In India, the 97th Academy Awards were streamed live on JioHotstar.