President Murmu Honours The Elephant Whisperers' Bomman-Bellie

President Droupadi Murmu recently honoured The Elephant Whisperers couple, Bomman, and Bellie at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The couple received the award in recognition of their outstanding dedication to caring for orphaned baby elephants.

On Tuesday, July 18, President Droupadi Murmu honoured The Elephant Whisperers couple, Bomman and Bellie, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The duo, who are the main subjects of an Oscar-winning documentary, were felicitated for their exceptional dedication to caring for orphaned baby elephants throughout their lives.

The Elephant Whisperers, a documentary short by Kartiki Gonsalves, earned the prestigious honour of winning an Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards. The documentary focused on the heartwarming story of Bomman and Bellie, a couple from the Kattunayakan tribe who have dedicated their lives to caring for orphaned baby elephants.

President Murmu Honours Elephant Whisperers Couple

President Droupadi Murmu personally felicitated the couple at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring them for their relentless service towards these vulnerable animals. The official Twitter page of Droupadi Murmu shared pictures from the ceremony and praised Bomman and Bellie for their extraordinary commitment to taking care of orphaned baby elephants.

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated Bomman and Bellie, the protagonists of the Oscar winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President praised the couple belonging to Kattunayakan tribe for devoting their life in taking care of orphaned baby… pic.twitter.com/Kd4V7BYsL1

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 18, 2023

The Elephant Whisperers made history as the first Indian production to win the Oscar for Best Documentary at the Oscars in 2023. The film revolves around the endearing bond between a couple and two orphaned baby elephants, Raghu and Ammu. It beautifully chronicles Raghu's journey of recovery and survival under the loving care of the couple.

The documentary received recognition and praise from the Academy, earning a nomination in the Documentary Short Film category alongside other notable films like Haul Out, How Do You Measure A Year, The Martha Mitchell Effect, and Stranger At The Gate. Winning this prestigious award highlights the powerful storytelling and emotional depth of The Elephant Whisperers, leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

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