Oscar winner British actor Riz Ahmed and Get Out star Allison Williams are set to announce the 2023 Academy Awards nominations on Tuesday, January 24.
According to reports, the nominations are scheduled to take place at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT on January 24 from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. They will air live on ABC’s Good Morning America.
The nomination announcement will stream live on Goodmorningamerica.com, ABC News Live, Disney+, Oscars.org, Oscar.com, and the Academy’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Sharing the announcement details, the official handle of the academy and ABC read, “Meet your 2023 Oscar Noms hosts: Allison Williams and Riz Ahmed. Join us on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT by tuning in to the nominations live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, or on the Academy's Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook to see who is headed to the 95th Academy Awards.”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences previously released its list of 301 films that are eligible for the 2023 Best Picture Oscar.
Top contenders include Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Banshees of Inshirin, The Fabelmans, Avatar: The Way of Water, Top Gun: Maverick, and Elvis among others.
Talking about the hosts, Ahmed won an Academy Award last year in the Best Live-Action Short Film category for The Long Goodbye. He was also nominated at the 2021 Oscars ceremony for his performance in Sound of Metal. Williams, on the other hand, has received great praise for her performances in films such as Get Out and M3GAN.
The Oscar 2023 awards will take place on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel will be returning as host for the third time.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.