Filmmakers Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata won the Oscars for their film Two People Exchanging Saliva in the Live-Action Short Film category, marking a rare tie at the ceremony.
Alexandre, who was born in 1980 in Bordeaux, France, to an Indian immigrant father from Punjab, spoke about his family's journey and his own experiences as a filmmaker.
His father, who moved to the UK in the 1960s, worked his way up from a BA to a PhD and lost his beard and turban in the process, embracing his new life.
Alexandre, who studied fine arts at the University of Oxford, spoke about the immigrant experience and the challenges his father faced, including the difficulty of his son pursuing a career in the arts.
After winning his award, Alexandre emphasized the power of art and creativity, saying that it can change people's souls and society over time.
Before his Oscar-winning project, Alexandre directed several short films, including The Appointment (2019) and Plan Large (2016).
