The Elephant Whisperers’ Kartiki Gonsalves Posts Photo Of Oscar-winning Documentary’s “Whole Family” After Six Years

Kartiki Gonsalves, known as “The Elephant Whisperer,” recently posted a heartwarming photo on social media, referring to it as her “complete family.” The picture captured the reunion of the beloved elephants – Bomman, Bellie, Raghu, and Bommi – after a gap of six years.

Kartiki Gonsalves, the director of the acclaimed film “The Elephant Whisperers,” delighted fans with a heartwarming photo on Instagram. The picture captured a long-awaited reunion at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, as Kartiki posed with the entire cast of the film, including the elephants Bomman, Bellie, Raghu, and Bommi, after a gap of six years. 

In the photo, Kartiki proudly held the Oscar trophy, with Raghu and Bommi, the majestic elephants, standing behind her. Bomman and Bellie stood on either side of Kartiki, playfully touching their trunks to the gleaming trophy.

Kartiki looked radiant in a saffron short kurta paired with white pants and shoes, while Bomman opted for a khaki shirt and saffron dhoti, and Bellie draped herself in an orange saree with a pink blouse. The reunion was a heartwarming moment, filled with joy and love, as the entire “Elephant Whisperers” family came together again after six years.

Kartiki shared a heartfelt caption alongside the photo, expressing her joy at the long-awaited reunion of their “complete family.” She reflected on the journey that started six years ago with “The Elephant Whisperers” and how it had brought them all back to the very same space.

Kartiki mentioned each of the elephants by name – Bomman, Bellie, Raghu, and Ammu (Bommi) – and even included a black heart emoji to convey her deep emotions. She also highlighted the presence of the prestigious Oscar trophy in the photo, symbolizing the film’s success. Kartiki concluded by noting the date, April 9th, 2023, as a special moment in their beautiful journey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a historic encounter with the elephants Bomman and Bellie, as well as Raghu and Ammu (Bommi), from “The Elephant Whisperers” during his visit to Theppakadu Elephant Camp at the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve’s Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.

Kartiki Gonsalves, the director of the Oscar-winning documentary, shared a picture on Instagram and expressed her excitement, mentioning that it was the first time in Indian history that a Prime Minister had visited the camp.

The girl also mentioned her meeting with the prestigious prime minister of India Narendra Modi and how she got the chance to interact with the indigenous communities – these all are traditional elephant caregivers statewise. They are also known as the largest contiguous space exclusive for wild and large elephants.

“The Elephant Whisperers” won the prestigious Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 95th Academy Awards. The 41-minute documentary delves into the heartwarming bond between Raghu, an orphaned baby elephant, and his devoted caretakers – a mahout couple named Bomman and Bellie – who selflessly protect him from poachers and raise him as their own.

It is a significant milestone as the first Indian documentary and one of only two Indian productions to ever win an Oscar, shining a global spotlight on the incredible story of compassion and resilience.

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