Bomman and Belli pose with the Oscar: Fans rejoice for deserving winners

The Elephant Whisperers' Bomman and Belli, who won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject, have finally posed with their coveted trophy in a picture shared by the film's director Kartiki Gonsalves. The couple can be seen smiling while holding the statuette in the image. The picture has been widely appreciated by fans, with many commenting that Bomman and Belli deserve to shine in the spotlight.

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The Elephant Whisperers is a short documentary that showcases the love and care provided by Bomman and Belli in nurturing abandoned baby elephants at the Theppakkadu Elephant Camp in the Nilgiris District. The film highlights the special bond that the tribal caretakers share with the elephants, specifically two calves, Raghu and Ammu.

The story behind The Elephant Whisperers and how it won hearts and an Oscar

Director Kartiki Gonsalves shared the backstory behind the film, stating that it all started when she saw Raghu, a tiny baby elephant, walking alongside the road holding onto Bomman's hand. She was immediately drawn to the calf and wanted to experience what it was like to be close to it. This led to her joining the couple and ultimately resulted in the making of The Elephant Whisperers.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister felicitates Bomman and Belli with cash and honour after historic Oscar win

The film's win at the Oscars made history, as it became the first Indian production to win in the Documentary Short Subject category. Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin felicitated Bomman and Belli for their achievement and presented them with cheques, shields, and shawls. Recently, Kartiki Gonsalves was also honoured with a cash prize of ₹one crore, a memento, a cape, and a certificate of commendation by the chief minister.

The Elephant Whisperers have touched the hearts of many with their depiction of the beautiful relationship between elephants and humans. Bomman and Belli's dedication and love towards the baby elephants have been widely appreciated, and the film's win at the Oscars has only added to their fame. With the picture of the couple holding their trophy, fans have expressed their happiness and admiration for the deserving caretakers.

- PTC PUNJABI