An image of Bomman and Belli, who had been seen as elephant caretakers in The Elephant Whisperers, smiling with the Oscars trophy goes viral on social media.
Taking to Instagram on March 23, 2023, director Kartiki Gonsalves shared a photograph that includes the duo.
Kartiki wrote: “It’s been a protracted 4 months since we’ve been aside and now I really feel like I’m residence….. @theelephantwhisperers.”
Reacting to the image, Vishal Dadlani stated: “Simply my favorite #Oscars image ever (clapping emojis).”
Esha Gupta posted crimson coronary heart emojis whereas Niharika Konidela dropped her face holding again tears emojis.
Mini Mathur stated: “Love their smiles. Hugs and extra hugs.”
Aahana Kumra wrote: “Oh my god.”
In the meantime, followers too expressed their happiness within the feedback part.
A fan wrote: “Good to see @kartikigonsalves flip the highlight on those that need to shine brightest at this second.
“That’s what makes you such an exquisite storyteller, Kartiki!
“Hope it’s just the start for you.”
One other remark learn: “Was ready to see the Oscar of their fingers!”
One other person stated: “Hoped this may occur. Thanks for lastly inserting it within the fingers of those stunning individuals.”
Another fan wrote: “I believe now we want a photograph of the Oscar with Raghu and Ammu.”
The Elephant Whisperers depicted the care and love showered by caretakers, Belli and her husband Bomman, in rearing deserted child elephants on the government-run Theppakkadu Elephant Camp within the Nilgiris District.
The brief movie was on two elephant calves, Raghu and Ammu, and Belli and Bomman’s robust bond with them.
The Elephant Whisperers created historical past on the ninety fifth Academy Awards by changing into the maiden Indian manufacturing to win within the Documentary Brief Topic class.
In her successful speech, Kartiki stated: “I stand right here right this moment to talk on the sacred bond between us and our pure world.
“For the respect of indigenous communities.
“For entity in the direction of different dwelling beings, we share our area with. And eventually for coexistence.”
“Thanks to the academy for recognizing our movie highlighting indigenous individuals and animals…”
Additional, on March 15, Tamil Nadu chief minister M Ok Stalin felicitated Bomman and Belli and offered them cheques of Rs. 1 lakh every, a defend, and shawls to honour them.
Lately, he congratulated and offered Kartiki with a memento, scarf, and a certificates of commendation and gave her Rs. 1 crore cheque, a authorities incentive, on the Secretariat.
