MUMBAI:  The countdown is picking up as Hollywood fans gear for the big night. On 23 February , starting 5 30 am these fans in India wil be able to witness witness  the glamour on the biggest stage of Hollywood – The Oscars.

 The awards can be watched  live on Star Movies and one  could be on their way to the Oscars 2016 in Los Angeles.  Star Movies is  tutoring viewers on the best excuses they could make for the Oscar day, to stay home and watch the Oscars live to beat the Monday blues. Some classics like Aunt Sick, Conjunctivitis, Neck Pain, Fainting and many more creative ideas have already been shared on-air. The movement has gained popularity online where Star Movies urged its followers to submit their excuses with #AwardWinningExcuses.

 Fans across the country started sending their responses with their excuse to skip work and watch the Awards live. The message was further amplified through branding across Jet aircrafts, Gold’s Gyms outlets and PVR Cinemas.The Oscars will be telecast live exclusively on Star Movies at 5 30 am and a repeat telecast will take place at  8:30 pm on 23 February  2015.