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Oscars 2022: From Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at stage to Wanda Sykes’ jab at Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill, unmissable moments from 94th Academy Awards

If you think the Oscars is all about just awards, you are wrong! Well! Oscars 2022 is giving us fodder. See funniest and unmissable moments from 94th Academy Awards.

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94th Academy Awards have hit the floor and it was the first in four years to have an official host, and that too the all-female trio Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes, which created the record in Oscars history.

If you think the Oscars is all about just awards, you are wrong! Well! Oscars 2022 is giving us fodder. From Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the stage to host and comedian Wanda Sykes’ jab at Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay bill to Amy Schumer roasting Leonardo DiCaprio, here are the funniest and unmissable moments from Oscars 2022.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock

Will Smith has not only won the best actor award but has also given us a hilarious moment from 94th Academy Awards. Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face when he remarked that Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head reminded him of G.I. Jane 2.

Rock began roasting audience members before presenting the award for documentary feature. His remark about Pinkett Smith, on the other hand, was extremely personal, referring to her well-documented battle with the autoimmune disorder alopecia, which can result in hair loss. Her husband Smith was enraged by the joke and slapped Rock.

Amy Schumer roasts Leonardo DiCaprio

Later, Amy Schumer turned an introduction piece into a full-fledged solo act. Don’t Look Up is nominated, yes! Yep, I guess the Academy members don’t look up reviews!  she joked, before unleashing a humorous attack on one of the film’s actors. Targetting Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy said, what can I even say about him? He’s done so much to fight climate change and leave behind a cleaner, greener planet for his girlfriends.

Read Also: Oscars 2022: Will Smith bags best actor male, Jessica Chastain wins best actor female, check complete winners list of 94th Academy Awards

Wanda Sykes’ jab at Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay bill

The first political volley of the Academy Awards in Los Angeles came in the opening monologue, when Wanda Sykes, one of the three hosts, took a barely concealed dig at Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay bill, which was enacted by a Republican-controlled state legislature earlier this month.

We’re going to have a great night tonight, said Sykes, who is gay. And we’re going to have a gay night for you people in Florida.
Many in the audience, including Denzel Washington and Nicole Kidman, smiled and cheered with joy as she and fellow hosts Amy Schumer and Regina Hall repeated the word gay multiple times.

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Regina Hall on Covid tests has been lost

Then it was Hall’s chance to raise the physical humour up a notch when she revealed that a few Covid tests had gone missing. She asked Bradley Cooper, Timotheé Chalamet, Tyler Perry, Simu Liuto, and Jacob Elordi to accompany her backstage for a strip search before unleashing an unplanned Covid pat-down on host Josh Brolin.

Troy Kotsur makes history

Troy Kotsur became the first deaf man to win an Oscar. He won the award for the best supporting role in Coda. This is dedicated to the deaf community, the Coda community, and the disabled community, he said in his speech. This is our moment, he added.

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Dhurandhar 2 bags massive OTT deal, likely to stream on JioHotstar after IPL 2026

Dhurandhar 2 lands a Rs 155 crore OTT deal with JioHotstar and may release after IPL 2026.

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The upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar 2 has reportedly secured a significant OTT deal, underlining its strong market buzz ahead of release. According to media reports, the film’s digital streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar for approximately Rs 155 crore.

The makers are expected to follow a strategic release plan, with the film likely to premiere on the platform after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. JioHotstar also holds digital streaming rights for the tournament, and the post-IPL window is seen as an effort to retain audience engagement.

Reports suggest that the film could arrive on OTT in late May or early June 2026, depending on its theatrical release schedule and run. However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding the exact streaming date.

Industry observers note that the reported deal highlights the growing demand for big-ticket Hindi films among streaming platforms, especially those expected to draw strong audience interest.

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Ramayana teaser unveiled as Ranbir Kapoor appears as Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film

The teaser of Ramayana has been released, showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film will release in two parts in 2026 and 2027.

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana has been released, offering the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama. The film, which is planned as a two-part cinematic project, is scheduled for a Diwali release later this year.

The teaser shows several key moments, including scenes from the coronation and the exile period in the forest of Panchavati. Ranbir Kapoor appears in the role of Rama with a calm and composed presence. The teaser also briefly shows Yash in the role of Ravan towards the end.

Ahead of the teaser launch, Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media asking audiences to support the project and Ranbir Kapoor’s work on the film. In the video, she said the “Rama unit” video would be released and encouraged audiences to watch and support the film.

Budget and scale

Producer Namit Malhotra said the film has been in development for six to seven years and is being made on a large scale. According to him, the total budget for both parts is around $500 million, which is over Rs 4,000 crore combined.

He said the film is being made for a global audience and aims to present the epic on a large cinematic scale while remaining efficient in production.

Music collaboration

The film’s music is being composed through a collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Rahman said working on a project based on such an iconic epic is challenging, as the team wants to present something new while respecting the importance of the story.

Release plan and cast

The film will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide release in October 2026 ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for release during Diwali 2027.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Yash in important roles.

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Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 7 crosses Rs 600 crore in India

Dhurandhar 2 continues its strong box office run, crossing Rs 600 crore in India and Rs 1000 crore worldwide within its first week.

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Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has crossed the Rs 600 crore mark at the India box office within seven days of its release, according to trade estimates. The film has maintained a strong run in both mass centres and urban markets during its first week.

As per trade figures, the film’s India net box office collection stands at around Rs 623 crore after seven days, while the gross domestic collection is estimated to be over Rs 740 crore. The film has also performed strongly in overseas markets, taking its international collection to more than Rs 250 crore. With this, the worldwide box office total has crossed Rs 1,000 crore within the first week of release, as per trade estimates.

Day-wise performance in India

The film opened strongly on March 19 with box office collections of over Rs 100 crore. The film continued to perform well over the next few days, collecting around Rs 80 crore on Day 2 and over Rs 110 crore on Day 3. Collections remained strong over the weekend, followed by an expected drop on weekdays. By Day 7, the film collected around Rs 47 crore, taking the total India net collection past Rs 600 crore.

Overseas performance and comparison

The film has also reported strong performance in overseas markets, particularly in the UK and other key international territories. With the worldwide collection crossing Rs 1,000 crore in the first week, the film is being compared to the fast global box office pace seen by Pushpa 2: The Rule in terms of early box office momentum, according to trade observers.

About the film

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is the sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar. The sequel features Ranveer Singh along with Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt in key roles.

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