Guneet Monga stuns in Manish Malhotra corset-saree at Oscars 2025
What's the story
Acclaimed Indian film producer Guneet Monga made a striking appearance on the grand 97th Academy Awards red carpet on Monday (IST). Nominated for her short film Anuja, Monga is known for her Oscar-winning documentary short film The Elephant Whisperers. She donned a stunning brown ensemble by renowned Indian designer Manish Malhotra, blending traditional and contemporary styles. The outfit featured a corset with a saree and an overcoat.
Outfit reveal
Monga shares excitement over the unique ensemble
Monga was thrilled about the one-of-a-kind outfit, saying, "This didn't even exist in my vocabulary that I could also have an afterparty outfit." She posted her red carpet moment on Instagram, adding to the buzz around her nomination. Filmmaker Karan Johar added to the anticipation by posting a video of Monga unveiling her Oscars outfit. The video showed Monga holding a picture of herself in the custom creation on her phone.
Film synopsis
'Anuja' earned Monga another Oscar nomination
Anuja, the film that earned Monga her latest Oscar nomination, is set in a small garment factory in New Delhi. It tells the story of a nine-year-old girl named Anuja who is forced to choose between continuing her education or working to support her family. The film is supported by executive producers Mindy Kaling and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, along with Monga. This nomination comes after Monga's historic wins for The Elephant Whisperers and Period. End of Sentence.