Oscar 2026: Is the Trophy Real Gold? Can Winners Sell It? Shocking Facts Revealed!

• The 98th Academy Awards are tonight at Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles; Indian viewers can watch live on March 16, 4:30 AM IST via JioCinema and Star Movies.
• The official name of the award is 'Academy Award of Merit'; the nickname 'Oscar' originated from Margaret Herrick's uncle in the 1930s and was officially accepted in 1939.
• The Oscar statuette is 13.5 inches tall, weighs 8.5 pounds, is made of solid bronze, and plated with 24-karat gold.
• Since 1951, winners cannot directly sell their trophy; they must first offer it back to the Academy for 1 dollar to preserve its dignity.