Host Conan O’Brien attempts Hindi, fans react with confusion ‘Butchered it so…’

The 2025 Oscars is clearly living up to the hype. Several celebrities – including Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Demi Moore – showed up to make their mark at Hollywood’s biggest night. The red carpet too was high on jaw-dropping and impeccable looks, and a few moments that managed to raise some eyebrows. This year’s ceremony is hosted by the hilarious Conan O’Brien. As expected, he’s making waves on social media. One video that caught everyone’s attention had him greeting in Hindi. Also Read – Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody and Halle Berry’s red carpet moment sparks memories of their controversial kiss, netizens react ‘Good on…’

For the first time, Conan O’Brien spoke in Hindi and failed at it miserably. On stage, he said, “Namaskar. Nashte ke saath Oscar kar rahe hai aap log” (Greetings to the people of India, It’s morning there, so I hope you are having your breakfast with Oscars.” The video clip has gone viral on social media and netizens have drastic reactions to it. Many have mentioned that he is ‘butchering’ the language. Some have lauded him for his effort but mentioned that he shouldn’t do it ever again. Also Read – Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Wicked’ dresses are pure fashion magic

One of the comments on Conan O’Brien’s video read, “Conan O’Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding!” Another one joked, “Conan O’Brian butchered Hindi so badly, I turned into a nationalist.” One more comment read, “i will be processing Conan O’Brien’s hindi for a long, long, long time.” Also Read – From India to Oscars 2025: An insight into the incredible journey of Priyanka Chopra-backed Anuja

Check out reaction of netizens on Conan O’Brien’s video below:

My ears bleeding at Conan’s Hindi pronunciation. ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

— Ankit Jhunjhunwala (@fuzzyyarns) March 3, 2025

why is conan o’brien butchering hindi like that omg ???? #oscars

— j (@parkwoodfilms) March 3, 2025

Good attempt, but frankly, Conan totally butchered the Hindi greeting! #Oscars #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/v83eWj23H8

— Sanjay Kalra, Digital Transformation Sherpa™️ (@sanjaykalra) March 3, 2025

Tf did Conan say in Hindi? I couldn’t understand a single word-

— shubhayan (@shubhayanbose) March 3, 2025

So far the big winners at Oscars 2025 are Kieran Culkin for The Real Pain (Best Actor in Supporting Role), Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez (Best Actress in Supporting Role), Wicked bagged Best Costume award and Anor won Best Original Screenplay award. Conclave won for Best Adapted Screenplay. For more entertainment news, stay tuned.

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