India, Feb. 9 -- Receiving an Academy Award is the pinnacle of any actor's success story. As the who's who of the world film industry come together under one roof to celebrate this moment, the sheer madness on the red carpet and on-stage often leads to some of the most memorable Oscar moments for the world to see and remember.

As the stakes run high, the event lends itself to moments that consist of thrill, anxiety and anticipation even among the highly cautious celebrities. Very often, their rare moments of candour, sometimes heartwarming and often hilarious, go on to become some of the best water cooler conversations for years to come. Read: pizza fiestas, celebrity selfies and red carpet faux pas.

Truly a world event, the Academy Awa...