Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Priyanka Chopra Jonas: 7 times Indian celebrities ruled the Oscars red carpet

Over the years, the Oscars' red carpet has become an annual global fashion spectacle, and there have been times when Indian celebrities have increasingly made their presence felt in stunning couture. Let’s see 7 times when Indian celebrities stole the spotlight at the Academy Awards.

Priyanka made her stunning debut at the 88th Academy Awards 10 years ago in a classic white Zuhair Murad gown, which featured a sheer, romantic effect with intricate floral embroidery and an overall romantic appeal. She complemented it with a sleek ponytail and made us wait another 10 years, as she recently returned at the 98th Academy Awards in a stunning strapless, high-thigh-slit custom Dior gown.

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Known for her timeless beauty and confident aura, she understood the assignment to sway us all away in a stunning rustic-brown Elie Saab gown at the 78th Academy Awards. This stunning, straight, body-fitted, glittery strapless gown turned heads like never before. It featured gathered side-knot detailing around the waistline, which looked elegant paired with minimal jewelry.

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At the 95th Academy Awards, Deepika Padukone served as a presenter in a classic black Louis Vuitton gown which came with a plunging neckline touch and a dramatic train. But what stood out was the sleek silhouette, which looked neat, and beautiful mermaid-style detailing, which accentuated her side curves in the most sophisticated manner. Her look exuded power, confidence, and elegance like no other and truly was the highlight of the hour.

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You cannot get talent like Irrfan Khan, as the man opened gates for Bollywood celebs to enter the gates of Hollywood, where he finally appeared on the red carpet at the 85th Academy Awards, back in 2013. He sported a chic black Nehru jacket with a sleek white kurta and black trousers, giving us a contemporary moment and leaving us swooning for more.

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Anil Kapoor stood tall and handsome on the stage of the 88th Academy Awards alongside the cast of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, as the film won 8 Oscars that evening. He wore a classic black Ralph Lauren tuxedo with a sleek bowtie and exuded timeless grace, style, and sophistication in his black-and-white suit.

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The cast of ‘RRR’ arrived at the 95th Academy Awards in contemporary ensembles and made history with their craft. The lead actors, Jr NTR and Ram Charan, were seen in pieces that indeed stole the show. Jr NTR was spotted in a customised black velvet bandhgala suit designed by Gaurav Gupta with a gold-embroidered tiger motif on the shoulder. Ram Charan, on the other hand, opted for a black three-piece set featuring a bandhgala jacket and an asymmetrical kurta with fitted pants from Shantanu & Nikhil. Whereas the director of ‘RRR’, SS Rajamouli, went for a traditional look and wore a purple-hued kurta with an ivory dhoti.

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At the 74th Academy Awards in 2002, the cast of ‘Lagaan’ arrived in style at the Academy Awards, where Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist made heads turn in a black knee-length sherwani with an intricate embroidered pattern and teamed it with a pair of black trousers and a simple dupatta. The ensemble was duly noted for its traditional-rich look, as he ditched a conventional Western tuxedo and channelled his Indian aesthetic.