Aishwarya Rai’s lehenga from Jodha Akbar makes its way to Oscars Academy’s IG page, netizens hail ‘Queen Jodha’

Aishwarya Rai is the newest Bollywood celebrity to be highlighted on the official social media pages of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. They posted a video clip of her from the 2008 hit film Jodha Akbar, accompanied by an exciting announcement.

The Academy announced that the wedding lehenga worn by Jodha in the film will be displayed in an exhibition at the Academy Museum. The post on social media read, “A lehenga fit for a queen, designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s red wedding lehenga is a feast for the eyes: vibrant zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a hidden gem—quite literally. Look closely and you’ll spot a peacock, India’s national bird, made entirely of jewels. Neeta Lulla didn’t design a costume; she crafted a legacy. Step into history (and color) at the Academy Museum's COLOR IN MOTION exhibition.”

 

 

 

 

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The video shared alongside includes scenes from the Ashutosh Gowariker film, which also stars Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar. It also provides a preview of the lehenga as it is today, displayed on a mannequin.

One of the social media users wrote, "Finally indian iconic movies are getting featured on the academy page." The second one said, "it was so cool to see this representation in-person at the exhibit! More of this please." The third one said, "So academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai Movie." The fourth one said, "Dear Hollywood, Can you beat these aesthetics." Another said, "Oscars posted about Aishwarya Rai omg."