The 2025 Oscars took an unexpected turn when first-time host Conan O’Brien greeted Indian audiences in Hindi. During his usual self-deprecating monologue, he suddenly switched languages and said, “Namaskar. Nashte ke saath Oscar kar rahe hai aap log” (Greetings to the people of India, It’s morning there, so I hope your breakfast with Oscars). His attempt at Hindi caught everyone off guard and quickly became a trending topic online.
Social Media Reactions: Praise and Criticism
As expected, Twitter erupted with mixed reactions. Some viewers appreciated his effort, while others found his pronunciation amusing. One user joked, “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! #Oscars #Oscars2025.”
Others admired the preparation behind his multilingual segment. A tweet read, “Conan had to rehearse the part where he talked in the Spanish, India, and Chinese languages likely over 20 times. Respect. #Oscars2025.” However, not everyone was impressed. One user wrote, “Why is Conan O’Brien butchering Hindi like that? Omg.” Another joked, “My wife has noted Conan’s Hindi is terrible, but other than that, no notes.”
#ConanOBrien kicked off the #Oscar ceremony with a thoughtful shoutout to India
Spoke in Hindi to connect with viewers in India❤️
"Logo ko namaskar, Waha subha ho chuki hai to mujhe ummeed hai ki ap crispy nashte ke sath #Oscars dekhenge"#Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/fvYPH3ot8Z
— Stranger (@Stranger4every1) March 3, 2025
A Moment to Remember
Despite the mixed feedback, O’Brien’s Hindi greeting became one of the most talked-about moments of the ceremony. A tweet humorously asked, “What the HELL Language did Conan O’Brien just speak when addressing INDIA KFJSDHKJDHKJDHKDJ?” Another added, “So Conan speaking Hindi was not on my Oscars card.” Some took the joke further, saying, “Conan’s Hindi is still better than mine.”
Oscars 2025: A Night to Remember
Although his pronunciation was far from perfect, Conan O’Brien’s Hindi attempt made the Oscars more entertaining. The internet may debate his language skills, but one thing is certain—his moment on stage will be remembered for years to come.
