Alexandre Desplat wins Original Score Oscar for 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

LOS ANGELES: Composer Alexandre Desplat, who had two nominations at the 87th Academy Awards, won an Oscar for original score for his work in " The Grand Budapest Hotel".

Desplat accepted the award from the legendary actress Julie Andrews.

Desplat thanked 'Budapest' director Wes Anderson in his acceptance speech, saying "Music is woven very strongly with the editing into the rhythm of the film."

The musician was also nominated for his work in "The Imitation Game".

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" took home four golden statuettes. Besides original score, the whimsical film also bagged honours in the best costume design, best makeup and hairstyling and best production.