Mumbai, March 16 -- Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has expressed immense pride and delight over Cassandra Kulukundis's big win at the 2026 Oscars.

The veteran casting director, Kulukundis, received the first Academy Award ever presented for casting for her collaboration on Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'.

Taking to his X handle, Mukesh Chhabra penned a long note, sharing how he manifested the moment for years.

"I'm honestly so, so happy. I can't even explain how happy I feel. I've been manifesting this moment for years. Seeing the Academy Awards finally recognise the importance of casting directors means so much to me. Cassandra Kulukundis winning the first-ever Academy Award for Best Casting at the 98th Academy Awar...