Oscar Memoriam floral tributes to Indian celebs. Though Indian films failed to create any wonders at the Oscars 2026, Oscars Memoriam paid floral tributes to few legends of Indian celebrities.
This year's tribute was divided into multiple parts, with personalised segments honouring select industry figures. Director Rob Reiner was honoured by actor Billy Crystal, who starred in Reiner's acclaimed film When Harry Met Sally.
The Academy included only a limited selection of names on the broadcast. A more comprehensive In Memoriam list was later published on the official Oscars website.
That extended list acknowledged notable personalities from Indian cinema, including Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, B Saroja Devi and Kota Srinivasa Rao. Their photographs appeared alongside industry veterans from around the world, recognising their lasting contributions to global cinema.
Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao getting mentioned in Oscars Memoriam is a proud moment for all Telugu people. He made an impact with his versatility across various languages.