NewsTrendingTrending in IndiaSocial Media Erupts in Joy as ‘Naatu Naatu’ Wins Best Original Song Oscar Deepika Padukone introduced the song on stage and his performance by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava received a standing ovation from the audience. The song became very popular shortly after its release in March 2022. Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element.
In a proud moment for Indians at the 95th Annual Academy Awards, the RRR song “Naatu Naatu” won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Composed by MM Keeravani, with lyrics by Chandrabose and vocals by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, the song became very popular shortly after its release in March 2022.
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In a night to remember, Naatu Naatu’s performance was introduced on stage by Deepika Padukone and received a standing ovation from the audience at the ceremony.
Keeravaani and Chandrabose accepted the trophy and the composer sang a song dedicating his award to India. In his acceptance speech, Keeravani sang a self-composed song in honor of RRR director Rajamouli and the entire Indian nation. Padukone called the song a “banger” and the performance that followed got the audience on their feet.
Social media erupted as Naatu Naatu won the Oscar and netizens posted lots of congratulatory messages.
See some of the reactions below:
The song was also performed on the Oscars stage by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. You can watch it here:
The song competed with Applause from Tell It like a Woman (Diane Warren), Hold My Hand from Top Gun Maverick (Lady Gaga and BloodPop), Lift Me Up from Black Panther Wakanda Forever (Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson). , This is a life of everything and everywhere at once (Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski).
Earlier this year, ‘Naatu Naatu’ won in the same category at the Golden Globes. It also won Best Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Hollywood Critics Association.
The Elephant Whisperers won Best Documentary Short at the 95th Academy Awards. Unfortunately, Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes failed to win an Oscar. The film was nominated in the Best Documentary category. Navalny won the award.
Everything Everywhere All at Once was the night’s big winner. Of the 11 nominations, the film won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
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