During the 2025 Oscars, first-time host Conan O’Brien surprised Indian viewers by greeting them in Hindi. His attempt at speaking Hindi became a major talking point, eliciting a mix of appreciation and humorous critiques online. While some praised his effort in addressing multiple cultures, others poked fun at his less-than-perfect pronunciation. Regardless, Conan’s gesture was a memorable moment of the night, sparking widespread reactions and adding to the entertainment value of the prestigious event.
The 2025 Oscars witnessed a memorable moment when first-time host Conan O’Brien greeted Indian audiences in Hindi, leaving fans both amused and surprised. In the middle of his signature self-deprecating monologues, Conan O’Brien suddenly switched gears and said, “Namaskar. Nashte ke saath Oscar kar rahe hai aap log” (Greetings to the people of India, It’s morning there, so I hope your breakfast with Oscars).

The unexpected gesture immediately caught the attention of netizens, with reactions ranging from appreciation to humorous critiques. One Twitter user quipped, “Conan O’Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding! ” Another wrote, “Good attempt, but frankly, Conan totally butchered the Hindi greeting! #Oscars #Oscars2025.” Some acknowledged the effort behind the multilingual segment, with one user commenting, “Conan had to rehearse the part where he talked in the Spanish, India, and Chinese languages likely over 20 times. Respect. #Oscars2025.” Meanwhile, another joked, “My wife has noted Conan’s Hindi is terrible, but other than that, no notes.”

While the greeting may not have been flawless, it certainly became one of the most talked-about moments of the ceremony. A viewer humorously tweeted, “Conan say in Hindi? I couldn’t understand a single word-.” Another added, “What the HELL Language did Conan O’Brien just speak when addressing INDIA KFJSDHKJDHKJDHKDJ.”

Another Tweet read, “so conan speaking hindi was not on my oscars card.” Another criticism read, “why is conan o’brien butchering hindi like that omg.” A funny Tweet read, “Conan hindi is still better than mine.” Another one wrote, “Conan O’Brian butchered Hindi so badly, I turned into a nationalist.”
As the internet continues to buzz with reactions, one thing is certain—Conan O’Brien’s Hindi attempt has left an impression on global audiences, making Oscars 2025 all the more entertaining.