Priyanka Chopra praises Oscar nominated short documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
2 years ago

Priyanka Chopra praises Oscar nominated short documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’

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Priyanka Chopra recently applauded Guneet Monga’s short documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ calling it ‘one of the most heartwarming documentaries’ she has watched in recent times. Priyanka lauded the makers of the film Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga for ‘bringing this amazing story to life’. ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ has been directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, and produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain. The 39-minute-long film has been nominated to the prestigious Academy Awards 2023 in the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ category.

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Oscars 2025: From ‘Naatu Naatu’ to ‘Lagaan’, India’s biggest wins and losses at the Academy Awards
1 month ago

Oscars 2025: From ‘Naatu Naatu’ to ‘Lagaan’, India’s biggest wins and losses at the Academy Awards

The Hindu  

The 97th Academy Awards, cinema’s glitziest night, are set to take place on Monday at the Dolby Theatre in LA, Hollywood. ‘Mother India’ sails westwards In 1957, the Academy instituted a separate competitive category for foreign-language films; a year later, Mehboob Khan’s Mother India was submitted as India’s first official submission to the Oscars. was nominated for Best Foreign Language …

Anuja OTT premiere: When and where to watch Priyanka Chopra, Guneet Monga's Oscar-nominated short film
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anuja OTT premiere: When and where to watch Priyanka Chopra, Guneet Monga's Oscar-nominated short film

Hindustan Times  

Anuja OTT premiere: Days after securing a nomination in the Best Live Action Short category at the Academy Awards, the New Delhi-set film will have its digital premiere next month ahead of the Oscars. Anuja OTT premiere: Oscar-nominated short film to stream in India soon. The Academy Award Nominated Live Action Short Film comes to Netflix February 5.” So Anuja …

Priyanka Chopra-Backed Short Film Anuja Earns 2025 Oscar Nomination
2 months ago

Priyanka Chopra-Backed Short Film Anuja Earns 2025 Oscar Nomination

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian cinema shines on the global stage once again as Anuja, a short film produced by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, secures a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards. The film is among five finalists chosen from an initial pool of 180 entries and will compete against Alien, I’m Not a Robot, The Last …

Oscars 2025 Nominations: Priyanka Chopra Backed Anuja Gets A Nod While Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light Misses Out
2 months ago

Oscars 2025 Nominations: Priyanka Chopra Backed Anuja Gets A Nod While Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light Misses Out

ABP News  

The 97th Oscars nominations are being released on Friday evening, January 23, 2025. However, the Payal Kapadia film failed to make it to the Best International Feature Film category. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/VaDWpHjiM8 — The Academy January 23, 2025 Short on time, big on talent, here are this year's nominees for Live Action Short Film. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Wx0TZIpUen — The Academy January 23, …

Guneet Monga On Anuja Making It To Shortlist For Oscars 2025: This Is A Humbling Recognition Of...'
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Guneet Monga On Anuja Making It To Shortlist For Oscars 2025: This Is A Humbling Recognition Of...'

ABP News  

While 'Laapataa Ladies' may have been eliminated from the 2025 Oscars race, India’s Oscar hopes are alive, thanks to the inclusion of 'Anuja' in the Best Live Action Short Film category. The film, produced by the Guneet Monga Kapoor, marks yet another milestone for the producer, who has already earned international acclaim for her previous works. End of Sentence’ took …

INTERVIEW | Kartiki Gonsalves: ‘Building a community of documentary filmmakers is crucial’
1 year, 8 months ago

INTERVIEW | Kartiki Gonsalves: ‘Building a community of documentary filmmakers is crucial’

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 13, 2023 11:00 IST - 7 MINS READ A natural history and social documentary photographer-turned-director, Kartiki Gonsalves made a remarkable entry into the film industry with her debut work, The Elephant Whisperers in December 2022. Set in the picturesque Theppakadu Elephant Camp in Tamil Nadu, Gonsalves’ film followed the lives of Bomman and Bellie, and the couple’s …

Environmental award for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ director from King Charles
1 year, 8 months ago

Environmental award for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ director from King Charles

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists: filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves behind Oscar-winning documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ and the Real Elephant Collective of 70 Adivasi artists. Gonsalves dedicated her award to Mother India and the idea of coexistence, emphasising the importance of respect for indigenous communities and empathy towards all living beings,” the …

Animal Ball 2023: Kartiki Gonsalves Says “I Am Humbled” After Receiving Tara Award From King Charles
1 year, 8 months ago

Animal Ball 2023: Kartiki Gonsalves Says “I Am Humbled” After Receiving Tara Award From King Charles

News 18  

India’s first-ever Academy Award-winning director, Kartiki Gonsalves has won hearts across the globe for her powerful documentary short film, The Elephant Whisperers. The remarkable filmmaker was invited and presented with the prestigious Tara Award at the hands of Kings Charles III and Queen Camilla, at the Animal Ball 2023 hosted at the Lancaster House in London. Speaking exclusively to News18, …

Guneet Monga recalls how former President Pratibha Patil once helped her
1 year, 10 months ago

Guneet Monga recalls how former President Pratibha Patil once helped her

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Guneet Monga has said that her first trip to the Oscars happened because former president Pratibha Patel helped her when her short film, Kavi, bagged an Oscar nomination in 2010. Filmmaker Guneet Monga won an Oscar this year for her film The Elephant Whisperer. Asked about the letter she wrote to the former president, Guneet said she left Delhi …

PM Modi interacts with 'The Elephant Whisperers' couple
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi interacts with 'The Elephant Whisperers' couple

Firstpost  

“‘The Elephant Whispers’ documentary that won an Oscar also reflects our legacy of the wonderful relationship between nature and creatures. I urge you to take something from the life and tradition of our tribal society,” PM Modi said Mudumalai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Theppakkadu elephant camp at Mudumalai in Nilgiris district and interacted with Bellie and …

PM Modi meets The Elephant Whisperers pair Bomman and Bellie in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi meets The Elephant Whisperers pair Bomman and Bellie in Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

The Elephant Whisperers won the coveted Oscar award at the 95th Academy Awards. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the lead pair of the documentary in Tamil Nadu. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Theppakadu Elephant Camp and met The Elephant Whisperers pair. After meeting with The Elephant Whisperers team, PM Modi had tweeted, "The cinematic brilliance and success …

Guneet Monga, Kartiki Gonsalves meet President Droupadi Murmu after Oscar win
1 year, 11 months ago

Guneet Monga, Kartiki Gonsalves meet President Droupadi Murmu after Oscar win

Hindustan Times  

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves, the makers of The Elephant Whisperers. President Droupadi Murmu with Oscar 2023 winning documentary short film The Elephant Whisperers producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves. Sharing pictures of the meeting between the filmmakers and the President, the official handle …

Union Minister Anurag Thakur meets team of Oscar winner 'The Elephant Whisperers'
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Minister Anurag Thakur meets team of Oscar winner 'The Elephant Whisperers'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur met the Oscar-winning team behind 'The Elephant Whisperers' at his residence in Delhi on Thursday. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi shared pictures from the meeting with 'The Elephant Whisperers' team and wrote, "The cinematic …

Union Minister Anurag Thakur meets team of Oscar winner 'The Elephant Whisperers'
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Minister Anurag Thakur meets team of Oscar winner 'The Elephant Whisperers'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur met the Oscar-winning team behind 'The Elephant Whisperers' at his residence in Delhi on Thursday. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi shared pictures from the meeting with 'The Elephant Whisperers' team and wrote, "The cinematic …

Guneet Monga, Kartiki Gonsalves Celebrate Elephants Whisperers’ Oscar Win with PM Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

Guneet Monga, Kartiki Gonsalves Celebrate Elephants Whisperers’ Oscar Win with PM Modi

News 18  

Filmmakers Guneet Monga and Kartiki Gonsalves have been on cloud nine ever since their documentary movie The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Oscars in the Short Film category. The film’s team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Delhi today and celebrated the historical win of the film. The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga, explores the …

Oscars winning The Elephant Whisperers makers Kartiki and Guneet Monga meet PM Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

Oscars winning The Elephant Whisperers makers Kartiki and Guneet Monga meet PM Modi

India TV News  

Oscars winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers made India proud on the international stage. The makers Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga are currently celebrating the huge win. PM Modi tweeted, "The cinematic brilliance and success of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ has drawn global attention as well as acclaim. Earlier, PM Modi had lauded The Elephant Whisperers film producer Guneet Monga during Man …

Throwback Gem: The Elephant Whisperers’ Bomman And Raghu In 5-Year-Old Pic
1 year, 11 months ago

Throwback Gem: The Elephant Whisperers’ Bomman And Raghu In 5-Year-Old Pic

News 18  

It is always nice to chance upon pictures of Raghu, the elephant from the Oscar-winning documentary short film – The Elephant Whisperers. — Parveen Kaswan, IFS March 29, 2023 Twitter was immensely rejoiced to see this young picture of Bomman and Raghu and they ended up filling up the reply section with admiration for the duo. !— Prasun Bowade 🐅🐆🐘🦏 …

Makers of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga, on their Oscar win and the triumph of Indian non-fiction
2 years ago

Makers of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga, on their Oscar win and the triumph of Indian non-fiction

The Hindu  

After she was unceremoniously played off at the 95th Academy Awards — where The Elephant Whisperers won Best Documentary Short Film — producer Guneet Monga turned back to the rostrum and yelled out, “This is India’s first film to win an Oscar!” It was a thrilling moment, for obvious reasons, yet entirely of a piece with Guneet, whose tenacity and …

Kartiki meets Stalin, receives ₹1 crore prize for Oscar win
2 years ago

Kartiki meets Stalin, receives ₹1 crore prize for Oscar win

Hindustan Times  

The Elephant Whisperers director Kartiki Gonsalves returned to India on Monday with her Oscar in hand. The documentary follows two indigenous elephant caretakers at an elephant camp in Tamil Nadu, who raise orphaned elephant calves, forming a strong bond with them. Kartiki also met with Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, who felicitated the filmmaker for her historic Oscar, and …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates Oscar-winner ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ director Kartiki Gonsalves
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates Oscar-winner ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ director Kartiki Gonsalves

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Tuesday presented ₹1 crore to filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves, while felicitating her for Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers in Chennai. Forests Minister Dr. Mathivendan, Chief Secretary V.Irai Anbu, Additional Chief Secretary to Environment, Climate Change and Forests Supriya Sahu, Srinivas R. Reddy, Chief Wildlife Warden were present at the event. Producer Guneet Monga's The Elephant …

Access was difficult, says ‘Caught Out’ maker
2 years ago

Access was difficult, says ‘Caught Out’ maker

Deccan Chronicle  

Supriya Sobti Gupta is no stranger to the world of hard-hitting stories. In an exclusive interview with ‘Deccan Chronicle’, she tells how ‘Caught Out’ was born, if documentaries will ever have a theatrical release in India, and what impact the Oscar win for ‘The Elephant Whisperers' will have on the genre. When we started piecing the story together and wanted …

The Elephant Whisperers' Guneet Monga receives a warm welcome as she returns holding the Oscars. Watch video
2 years ago

The Elephant Whisperers' Guneet Monga receives a warm welcome as she returns holding the Oscars. Watch video

India Today  

The Elephant Whisperers won Best Documentary Short at the Oscars 2023. GUNEET ARRIVES BACK TO INDIA Guneet was seen being swarmed by people who couldn’t help but be happy about her Oscars win. GUNEET ON THE OSCARS WIN Meanwhile, about The Elephant Whisperers win at the Oscars, Guneet earlier said, “ Right before the announcement, Kartiki and I were holding …

TN CM MK Stalin praises The Elephant Whisperers caretakers on Oscar win, issues cash prizes
2 years ago

TN CM MK Stalin praises The Elephant Whisperers caretakers on Oscar win, issues cash prizes

Hindustan Times  

The Elephant Whisperers picked up the Oscar for Best Documentary Short on Monday at the 95th Academy Awards. On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met the caretaker couple Bomman and Bellie who are also the focus of the documentary along with young elephants Raghu and Ammu. The Tamil Nadu government also announced several cash prizes for the all …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin awards Rs 1 lakh to The Elephant Whisperers couple Bomman and Bellie
2 years ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin awards Rs 1 lakh to The Elephant Whisperers couple Bomman and Bellie

India TV News  

The Tamil documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' emerged as the winner at the 95th Academy Awards making it a maiden victory for India in the Documentary Short Subject category. Now to honour the prestigious win, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced to award of Rs. The Chief Minister has also ordered the payment of ₹1 lakh each to all …

So many chin-uppy messages of encouragement: Shaunak Sen on Oscars loss
2 years ago

So many chin-uppy messages of encouragement: Shaunak Sen on Oscars loss

The Hindu  

All That Breathes director Shaunak Sen says he has been flooded with messages of “encouragement/support” after his climate change documentary lost out to Navalny at the Oscars. Naatu Naatu from RRR and the documentary film The Elephant Whisperers emerged as winners in the Original Song and Documentary Short Film categories at the 95th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles. Sen …

Tourists swarm to view baby jumbo from Oscar-winning documentary ‘Elephant Whisperers’
2 years ago

Tourists swarm to view baby jumbo from Oscar-winning documentary ‘Elephant Whisperers’

Hindustan Times  

A large number of tourists thronged Mudumalai Theppakadu elephant camp to catch a glimpse of the baby elephant made famous by the Indian documentary film 'Elephant Whisperers', which won an Oscar in the 'Best Documentary Short Film' category on Monday. Tourists swarm to view baby jumbo from Oscar-winning documentary ‘Elephant Whisperers’ The film's plot revolves around a family, which adopts …

'Haathi Mere Saathi': Amul Celebrates The Elephant Whisperers’ Oscar Glory
2 years ago

'Haathi Mere Saathi': Amul Celebrates The Elephant Whisperers’ Oscar Glory

News 18  

Indians around the world were sent into raptures when The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Oscar in the ‘Best Documentary Short Film Subject’ category at the 95th Academy Awards this week. While the country is filled with joy over the win, Amul has also celebrated The Elephant Whisperers’ success through a doodle. In the doodle, shared by Amul on Instagram, the …

Explained: What makes The Elephant Whisperers worthy of global love, recognition, and of course, the Oscar
2 years ago

Explained: What makes The Elephant Whisperers worthy of global love, recognition, and of course, the Oscar

Firstpost  

Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga’s documentary The Elephant Whisperers made history at the 95th Academy Award for becoming the first film from India to win the Oscar. The Elephant Whisperers follows the bond that develops between an indigenous couple and an orphaned baby elephant, Raghu, who was entrusted to their care. The tribute that followed Given how Guneet Monga and …

Tourists throng to see baby jumbo from Oscar-winning \'Elephant Whisperers\'
2 years ago

Tourists throng to see baby jumbo from Oscar-winning \'Elephant Whisperers\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Mudumalai: A large number of tourists thronged Mudumalai Theppakadu elephant camp to catch a glimpse of the baby elephant made famous by the Indian documentary film 'Elephant Whisperers', which won an Oscar in the 'Best Documentary Short Film' category on Monday. The film's plot revolves around a family, which adopts two orphan baby elephants in Tamil Nadu's Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. …

After Oscar win, tourists flock 'The Elephant Whisperers' home to catch glimpse of 'star' baby jumbo | PICS
2 years ago

After Oscar win, tourists flock 'The Elephant Whisperers' home to catch glimpse of 'star' baby jumbo | PICS

India TV News  

The recent win of the Indian documentary film 'Elephant Whisperers' has caused an influx of tourists at the Mudumalai Theppakadu Elephant Camp to catch a glimpse of the baby elephant shown in the movie. Image Source : @ANIThe movie won an Oscar in the 'Best Documentary Short Film' category on Monday. The director of the Tamil documentary, Kartiki Gonsalves, and …

'Brilliant film': Anand Mahindra lauds Oscar win for The Elephant Whisperers
2 years ago

'Brilliant film': Anand Mahindra lauds Oscar win for The Elephant Whisperers

India TV News  

Trending News: Tamil documentary film, 'The Elephant Whisperers,' made history at the 95th Academy Awards by winning the Best Documentary Short Subject category. Anand Mahindra, the Mahindra Group Chairman, also took to Twitter to hail the film's big win, stating that it recognizes the gritty yet beautiful reality of India. "Very proud moment for India The Elephant Whisperers won Oscar …

Shah Rukh Khan sends big hug to The Elephant Whisperers and RRR teams for Oscar wins: 'Truly inspirational'
2 years ago

Shah Rukh Khan sends big hug to The Elephant Whisperers and RRR teams for Oscar wins: 'Truly inspirational'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter and congratulated the teams of RRR and The Elephant Whisperers after their historic wins at the Oscars 2023. While RRR's song Naatu Naatu won the Best Original Song award, The Elephant Whisperers took home the trophy for Best Documentary Short Film. The Pathaan actor tweeted, “Big hug to @guneetm & @EarthSpectrum for Elephant …

Oscar-winning ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ producer Guneet Monga: The future for Indian cinema is audacious, the future is here and the future is truly female
2 years ago

Oscar-winning ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ producer Guneet Monga: The future for Indian cinema is audacious, the future is here and the future is truly female

The Hindu  

Indian documentary The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Best Documentary Short Award at the 95th Academy Awards. Monga calls this win “an incredibly powerful and historical moment”. I’m so proud of this film, this moment and proud of my amazing team at Sikhya Entertainment, that an independent production house from India has made the history to be the first ever Indian …

Elephants Whisperers and RRR wins make this year India's best at Oscars: Here's how we fared over the years
2 years ago

Elephants Whisperers and RRR wins make this year India's best at Oscars: Here's how we fared over the years

Hindustan Times  

"Do you know Naatu? At the 30th Academy Awards, it was Mother India, which was nominated in the Best International Feature Film category and famously lost to the Italian film Nights of Cabaria by one vote. Fali Bilimoria's The House That Ananda Built was the first Indian film to be nominated in the Best Documentary Short category. The first ever …

‘Just the beginning’: Jr NTR says Oscar win not only for RRR but for India
2 years ago

‘Just the beginning’: Jr NTR says Oscar win not only for RRR but for India

Live Mint  

SS Rajamouli's blockbuster film 'RRR' has taken India to global heights with its power-packed song 'Naatu Naatu' winning the prestigious Oscar for 'Best Original Song'. I would also like to congratulate the team of 'The Elephant Whisperers' on their win today bringing another Oscar to India," he added. 'RRR' is a fictional story that follows the lives of two Telugu …

Twitter celebrates India’s double Oscar win as Naatu Naatu, The Elephant Whisperers bag Academy Awards
2 years ago

Twitter celebrates India’s double Oscar win as Naatu Naatu, The Elephant Whisperers bag Academy Awards

India TV News  

Trending News: RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, has won in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Academy Awards for the song 'Naatu Naatu,' featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. In addition to 'Naatu Naatu,' the Tamil documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers,' directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, won in the Documentary Short Subject category, beating out four other nominees. These two …

Two women bringing first ever Oscar, no better news to wake up to: MK Stalin
2 years ago

Two women bringing first ever Oscar, no better news to wake up to: MK Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his greetings to Producer Guneet Monga and Director Kartiki Gonsalves for winning Oscar in the 'Best Documentary Short Film' category for their film 'The Elephant Whisperers'. No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian Production. On, Monday, Indian documentary film …

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates RRR, The Elephant Whisperers For Oscars Win: ‘India Is Elated And Proud'
2 years ago

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates RRR, The Elephant Whisperers For Oscars Win: ‘India Is Elated And Proud'

ABP News  

New Delhi: 'Naatu Naatu' and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ created history at the 95th Academy Awards by winning the prestigious award. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his congratulations to the team, saying, "The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. Narendra Modi also congratulated everyone from ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ team as they won in the Best Documentary Short category. #Oscars https://t.co/S3J9TbJ0OP — …

2 Big Wins for India at Oscars 2023:’ Elated and proud’, tweets PM Modi
2 years ago

2 Big Wins for India at Oscars 2023:’ Elated and proud’, tweets PM Modi

Live Mint  

It was truly a historic day for India as it celebrated two big wins at the Oscars. Team 'RRR' and 'The Elephant Whisperers' both won at the 95th Annual Academy Awards. PM Modi congratulates 'Naatu Naatu' and 'The Elephant Whisperers' for Oscars win Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the RRR team for 'Naatu Naatu' and 'The Elephant …

Oscars 2023: India’s ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ wins Best Documentary Short Award
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: India’s ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ wins Best Documentary Short Award

The Hindu  

Indian documentary The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Best Documentary Short Award on Monday morning at the ongoing 95th Academy Awards. This makes it the first Indian production to win under the category Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, the Netflix documentary competed alongside four other films in the category: Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect and Stranger …

The Elephant Whisperers wins Oscar 2023; Kartiki Gonsalves credits the victory to 'motherland India'
2 years ago

The Elephant Whisperers wins Oscar 2023; Kartiki Gonsalves credits the victory to 'motherland India'

India TV News  

Oscar 2023: The Tamil documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' emerged as the winner at the 95th Academy Awards making it a maiden victory for India in the Documentary Short Subject category. Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, the Netflix documentary bested “Haulout”, “How Do You Measure a Year?”, “The Martha Mitchell Effect” and “Stranger at the Gate” to scoop the trophy. The Elephant …

EXCLUSIVE | Oscars 2023: Guneet Monga’s The Elephant Whisperers wins Academy Award for Best Documentary Short
2 years ago

EXCLUSIVE | Oscars 2023: Guneet Monga’s The Elephant Whisperers wins Academy Award for Best Documentary Short

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Oscar nominee Guneet Monga on her film Elephant Whisperers, struggles of being an independent women filmmaker, the reason why Indian documentaries are not given the kind of status like feature films in India and more. Guneet’s latest film The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves wins the 2023 Oscars in the Best Documentary Shorts …

Oscars 2023: IMDb shares list of top-rated Oscar-nominated Indian films
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: IMDb shares list of top-rated Oscar-nominated Indian films

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 95th Academy Awards that is set to be held on March 13, IMDb has shared a list of top-rated Indian films that have been nominated for an Oscar across categories The list begins with 1957’s Mother India, which was the first Indian film to be nominated for the Oscars, and traces other notable titles that have competed …

An Oscar for 'The Elephant Whisperers' — a love story about people and pachyderms
2 years ago

An Oscar for 'The Elephant Whisperers' — a love story about people and pachyderms

NPR  

An Oscar for 'The Elephant Whisperers' — a love story about people and pachyderms Enlarge this image toggle caption Netflix/Screenshot by NPR Netflix/Screenshot by NPR A tribal woman called Bellie walks barefoot through the lush forests of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, a national park in the state of Tamil Nadu, hot on the heels of a baby elephant. Sponsor Message …

The Elephant Whisperers: Kartiki Gonsalves on the Oscar-nominated short
2 years ago

The Elephant Whisperers: Kartiki Gonsalves on the Oscar-nominated short

Live Mint  

The film begins with a man looking up at the sky almost obscured by lush green branches. We also feel very happy that the extra publicity will help spread the message of the documentary.” Although Bellie and Bomman don’t understand the awards part completely, Gonsalves says they are excited and happy. At the end of the day, we all need …

Priyanka Chopra on the Oscar nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers: 'A trunk filled with emotions, loved it'
2 years ago

Priyanka Chopra on the Oscar nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers: 'A trunk filled with emotions, loved it'

Firstpost  

The film is running as one of the nominees in this years Best Documentary Short category and now has grabbed the attention of Priyanka Chopra. One of the forefront films at this years Oscars from India is The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves who makes her debut with this heartwarming documentary about an orphaned elephant in southern India who …

Following success of Pagglait, Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment to team up once again with director Umesh Bist
2 years, 1 month ago

Following success of Pagglait, Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment to team up once again with director Umesh Bist

Firstpost  

Guneet Monga and her production house Sikhya Entertainment, have signed Umesh Bist, director of Pagglait, for the second time. Having always supported young directors, Guneet and her production house are known for picking offbeat stories and Pagglait starring Sanya Malhotra was one such success story. Guneet Monga says, “Umesh is a prolific storyteller who has a deep and delicate understanding …

The 2023 Oscar-nominated documentary shorts spotlight human nature, and nature itself
2 years, 1 month ago

The 2023 Oscar-nominated documentary shorts spotlight human nature, and nature itself

LA Times  

Stills from the five nominees for the 2023 Oscar for documentary short, from left, “Haulout,” “The Martha Mitchell Effect,” “The Elephant Whisperers,” “How Do You Measure a Year?” and “Stranger at the Gate.” This year’s Oscar-nominated short documentaries are remarkably varied, revisiting our recent political history, examining the roots of terrorism at home and sharing snapshots of a young person’s …

Here's why Netflix's The Elephant Whisperers is one of the most significant stories recognized by the Oscars
2 years, 1 month ago

Here's why Netflix's The Elephant Whisperers is one of the most significant stories recognized by the Oscars

Firstpost  

For years, India, its diversity, beauty and culture has been an intrigue to the West. That was until Netflix India’s ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ directed by Kartiki Gonsalves came into being. This gem of a documentary that made India proud and won itself an Oscar nomination in the ‘Best Documentary Short’ category is probably the most significant Indian stories to have …

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