The Elephant Whisperers: Kartiki Gonsalves, the director Oscar winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers, on Thursday shared a photo featuring the elephant caretaker couple Bomman and Belli. The duo proudly held the award and gave a beaming smile with the Oscars trophy.
Sharing the picture, Kartiki wrote, “It’s been a long four months since we’ve been apart and now I feel like I’m home….. @theelephantwhisperers.”
Soon after she shared the photo, it went viral. Celebrities and users alike flooded the comment section. Reacting to the picture, Vishal Dadlani commented, “Easily my favourite #Oscars picture ever (clapping emojis).” Esha Gupta posted red heart emojis while Niharika Konidela dropped face holding back tears emojis. Mini Mathur said, “Love their smiles. Hugs and more hugs.” Aahana Kumra wrote, “Oh my god.”
‘Deserve to shine brightest’
A user said, “Good to see @kartikigonsalves turn the spotlight on those who deserve to shine brightest in this moment. That’s what makes you such a wonderful storyteller, Kartiki! Hope it’s just the beginning for you.” Another comment read, “Was waiting to see the Oscar in their hands!” A person said, “Was hoping this would happen. Thanks for finally placing it in the hands of these beautiful people.”
“I think now we need a photo of the Oscar with Raghu and Ammu,” commented yet another user.
The Elephant Whisperers showed the caretakers, Belli and her Bomman, reared two abandoned baby elephants with love and care at the government-run Theppakkadu Elephant Camp in the Nilgiris District. The short film showed the strong bond between the two elephant calves, Raghu and Ammu, and Belli and Bomman.
The Elephant Whisperers creates history
The Elephant Whisperers created history at the 95th Academy Awards by becoming the maiden Indian production to win in the Documentary Short Subject category. On March 15, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin felicitated Bomman and Belli and presented them cheques of ₹1 lakh each, a shield, and shawls to honour them.
Stalin also gave ₹1 crore cheque to Kartiki. He also presented her a memento, shawl, and a certificate of commendation.
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