Guneet Monga Seeks Blessings At Golden Temple With Her Oscar Trophy, Prepares Langar

Film producer Guneet Monga, who won an Oscar for the short documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers', sought blessings at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Guneet and director Kartiki Gonsalves' film 'The Elephant Whispers' won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.

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New Delhi: Film producer Guneet Monga, who won an Oscar for the short documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers', sought blessings at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Guneet also took her Oscar trophy to the Golden Temple. 

The producer was joined by her husband Sunny Kapoor and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna. He took to Instagram to share a glimpse of Guneet's visit, where she offered prayers while holding the trophy in her hand. She was also seen making langar at the Golden Temple. 
 
Vikas captioned the video: "When you dedicate your honours to your ancestors. Thank you Guneet for showing us the power humility and love." 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Another video shows Vikas's mother driving Guneet to the Golden Temple. 
 
"From being a dreamer to becoming one of the most powerful producers in the World. Here it is to you Guneet, you made every Indian wealthier. My Ma had said 2 months ago that if Guneet wins an Oscar, I'll drive her to The Golden Temple," he wrote as he shared a clip showing him and his mother welcoming Guneet. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Guneet and director Kartiki Gonsalves' film 'The Elephant Whispers' won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. While Kartiki gave her acceptance speech and dedicated her award to her ‘motherland India’, producer Guneet was cut off the stage. 

Earlier, the producer said she is ‘disheartened’ for not being able to deliver the acceptance speech. 

In a conversation with the Bombay Times, Guneet said she is disheartened for being unable to deliver her speech. She also felt that this was India's moment taken away from her.  

“I am extremely disheartened that my speech was cut off. There was a shock on my face. I just wanted to say it's India's first Oscar in Indian production, which is such a huge thing. My heart started racing as I couldn't have come so far and not be heard. Western media is pulling up The Academy that I did not get to speak. People are so offended that I did not get the chance to deliver my speech. There are videos and tweets online expressing disappointment that I couldn’t get to speak. This was India's moment taken away from me. But then, I thought it's okay, I'll come back here and I will make sure I'm heard. I have got multiple opportunities to share my thoughts and it’s heartening to receive all the love. So a little empathy can go a long way here,” she was quoted as saying by Bombay Times. 

Guneet has produced acclaimed films like 'The Lunchbox', 'Masaan', and 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.