The Elephant Whisperers, a documentary by Kartiki Gonsalves, made history at the 95th Academy Awards. The effort took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject. Bomman and Belli, a couple who was shown as taking care of elephants in the film The Elephant Whisperers, were smiling as they posed with the Oscars trophy. It shows their strong bond and is full of love. Days after the great win, Bomman and Bellie were met and celebrated the big win with the film's director, Kartiki Gonsalves.

The director, shared a joyful image of the main characters in her documentary happily standing with the Oscar statue on her Instagram account early this morning.  Kartiki wrote, "It’s been a long four months since we’ve been apart and now I feel like I’m home….. @theelephantwhisperers." Reacting to the picture, Vishal Dadlani also commented, "Easily my favourite #Oscars picture ever." 

 

 

 

 

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Kartiki Gonsalves said in her speech on winning, "I stand here today to speak on the sacred bond between us and our natural world. For the respect of indigenous communities. For entity towards other living beings, we share our space with. And finally for coexistence. Thank you to the academy for recognizing our film highlighting indigenous people and animals. To Netflix for believing in the power of this film. To Guneet, my Producer and my entire team and finally, to my mother, father and sister who are up there somewhere, you're the centre of my universe. To my motherland India."
Fans also wote, "Good to see @kartikigonsalves turn the spotlight on those who deserve to shine brightest in this moment. That's what makes you such a wonderful storyteller, Kartiki! Hope it's just the beginning for you." Another comment read, "Was waiting to see the Oscar in their hands!" A person said, "Was hoping this would happen. Thanks for finally placing it in the hands of these beautiful people." "I think now we need a photo of the Oscar with Raghu and Ammu."

On March 15, 2023, Stalin honoured Bomman and Belli by giving them each a cheque for Rs. 1 lakh, a shield, and a shawl. Haulout, How Do You Measure A Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect, and Stranger At The Gate were some of the other documentaries nominated for an award in the same category.

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