17032026-LSTL-01.qxd 16-03-2026 22:21 Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Winning shot Life “I’d like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart. We all come from a lineage of women who continue to create against all odds,” said Jessie Buckley, who won the Best Actress award. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 17 MARCH 2026 MIKE HILL, JORDAN SAMUEL AND CLIONA FUREY L EONARDO DICAPRIO-starrer One Battle After Another triumphed at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning six Oscars, including Best Picture and Director. It was closely followed by Michael B Jordon’s Sinners, which bagged four Oscars after historic 16 nominations at the prestigious award ceremony. Among many wow moments at the 98th Academy Awards, Michael B Jordon’s win as the Best Actor for Sinners stood at the top. “God is good,” an emotional Jordan said. Ryan Coogler, the creative force behind the movie, clinched the Oscar in the category of Best Original Screenplay, whereas Paul Thomas Anderson won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. “I wrote this movie for my kids to say sorry for the housekeeping mess that we left in this world we’re handing off to them, but also with the encouragement that they will be the generation that hopefully brings us some common sense and decency,” Anderson said. Jessie Buckley was named best lead actress for her searing portrayal of a woman coping with the death of her young son in Hamnet. Supporting actor prizes went to Sean Penn for playing a racist soldier determined to become a member of a secret society in One Battle After Another and Amy Madigan for her scenestealing turn as a witch with some of the wildest makeup in movies in Weapons. Penn did not show up to collect his prize as he became only the fourth male performer to win three Oscars, joining Daniel Day-Lewis, Jack Nicholson and Walter Brennan. “He couldn’t be here this evening or didn’t want to,” presenter Kieran Culkin quipped of the awardsaverse Penn. Mr Nobody Against Putin, a look at how Vladimir Putin has cracked down on free expression during the RussoUkrainian war, received the award for best documentary feature. The film’s codirector David Borenstein talked about the evils of autocracy during his acceptance speech. KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s most popular film, won the best animated feature and best original song for its anthem, Golden. The film’s co-director Maggie Kang fought back tears as she stressed how the animated feature’s victory is an important moment for representation. “I’m so sorry that it took us OSCAR NE AFTER ANOTHER One Battle After Anotherdominates with 6 awards; Michael B Jordon creates history with Best Actor win at 98th Academy Awards LIST OF WINNERS Best picture: One Battle After Another Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons) Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn (One Battle After Another) Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) Best Original Song: Golden from KPop Demon Hunters Best Original Score: Ludwig Goransson (Sinners) Best Animated Film: KPop Demon Hunters Best International Film: Sentimental Value Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin Best Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis (One Battle After Another) Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Sinners) Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler (Sinners) Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls Best Documentary Short Film: All the Empty Rooms Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash Kang at the Oscars. It was a year of milestones, with Cassandra Kulukundis capturing the inaugural Academy Award for casting for her work on One Battle After Another. There was also a rare tie in the best live action short category, with both Two People Exchanging Saliva and The Singers winning the prize. And Sinners’ Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history by becoming the first woman to win best cinematography. “No to war and free Palestine,” Javier Bardem said while presenting the best international feature prize to Sentimental Value. Conan O’Brien returned for the second year as host. The late-night icon kicked off the evening with an extended video parody that had him chased by a group of children through Oscarnominated films like F1 and Sentimental Value while dressed as Aunt Gladys from Weapons. His opening monologue poked fun at Timothee Chalamet’s controversial dismissal of opera and ballet, Netflix’s failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the titles of nominated films, noting Bugonia and Hamnet sound like off-brand lunch meats. It was a politically charged ceremony, with presenters like Jimmy Kimmel mocking President Donald Trump by pointing out that his wife Melania’s self-titled documentary wasn’t up for any awards, and other stars using their time on stage to advocate for different causes. The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. — ANI so long to see us in a movie like this. But it is here. And that means that the next generations don’t have to go longing. This is for Korea and for Koreans everywhere,” said Maggie (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) MICHAEL B JORDAN, LUDWIG GORANSSON, RYAN COOGLER, LEONARDO DICAPRIO, PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON & CASSANDRA KULUKUNDIS Priyanka STUNS IN Dior gown Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a stylish return to the Academy Awards stage, presenting an award at the 98th Oscars ceremony. The 43-year-old actress was accompanied by Oscar winner Javier Bardem. Chopra Jonas, dressed in a white feathered Dior gown, speaking about international features said, “Visceral and engrossing, they remind us that international is never truly far away because every story sends a ripple far beyond where it begins.” The duo then read out the nominees for the category — Norwegian family drama Sentimental Value, Brazil’s The Secret Agent, Spain’s Sirat, It Was Just An Accident from Iranian filmmaker but nominated by France, and Tunisia’s The Voice of Hind Rajab, a docudrama narrating efforts to rescue a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. Chopra Jonas turned the evening into a glamorous outing with husband, musician Nick Jonas, who came to the award function wearing a black velvet tuxedo with a bowtie. Ahead of the ceremony, she gave her fans a peek at the behind-thescenes preparations on Instagram Stories, joking about “multitasking chaos” as she got her hair and nails done simultaneously. — PTI Isha Ambani Sabyasachimarks his presence turns heads Isha Ambani made a striking appearance on the red carpet at the 2026 Academy Awards alongside her husband Anand Piramal, as she turned heads with her elegant fashion choice. For the evening, Isha opted for a vintage creation from Valentino that perfectly captured a soft, spring-inspired aesthetic. The strapless gown featured floral embroidery scattered across a champagnetoned base. She complemented the outfit with statement jewellery from Lorraine Schwartz, including sparkling drop earrings and a striking choker-style necklace. Indian luxury craftsmanship found a sparkling moment on Hollywood’s biggest stage as global stars Rachel McAdams and Ginnifer Goodwin stepped out in Sabyasachi High Jewellery at the 98th Academy Awards. For the prestigious night, McAdams chose a gilded gown featuring a figure-hugging silhouette and a dramatic open back. Complementing the look was Sabyasachi High Jewellery, including earrings crafted in 18k gold set with morganite and brilliant-cut EF VVS VS diamonds, the fashion house said. She paired them with a ring crafted in 18k gold featuring sapphire and brilliant-cut EF VVS VS diamonds. Ginnifer Goodwin opted for a striking black organza gown for the ceremony. Adding a touch of colour and sparkle was her Sabyasachi High Jewellery necklace crafted in 18k gold with emerald, mint tourmaline, and brilliant-cut EF VVS VS diamonds. Rhea Seehorn attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing Sabyasachi High Jewellery earrings crafted in 18k gold with mint amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds. Seehorn paired the jewellery with a Louis Vuitton look for the evening. RHEA SEEHORN, RACHEL MCADAMS & GINNIFER GOODWIN c m y b