Bollywood celebrates historic Oscar win; Priyanka Chopra, Hansal Mehta laud 'Parasite' for making history
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Tiwari, who recently helmed 'Panga', said the big win for 'Parasite' proves no dream is unachievable.
In her Instagram story, Chopra praised the film for 'shattering the glass ceiling' with its win.
"It's so emotional to see an international film like 'Parasite', in Korean with English subtitles, not only receive such a warm embrace from audiences around the world but also this kind of recognition from one of the most prestigious film academy's in the world," she wrote.
"It's time for representation. As people and as entertainers, we are one through entertainment. Our craft has the power to transcend borders and languages and tonight Parasite demonstrates exactly that. Congratulations to the entire film for shattering the glass ceiling and making history as the first non-English film to win best picture," she added
"The world of storytelling is evolving literally so and it's for us to see. There is hope that no matter who you are or where you come from no dream is unachievable, we just have to keep living and breathing it everyday."
Mehta said Bong's Oscar sweep is a testimony to his critically acclaimed career.
While 'Parasite's' chances in the international category were a lock, the best picture and director win is a huge upset for British filmmaker Sam Mendes' war drama "1917".
The South Korean film, about a poor family which worms its way through a rich and gullible household to tragi-comic results, was also up against seven other films: 'Ford V. Ferrari,' 'The Irishman,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Joker,' 'Little Women,' 'Marriage Story' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.