Oscars 2023: Naatu Naatu wins ‘Best Original Song’, Big win for India

March 13, 2023

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Oscars 2023: Today, history was made when MM Keervani and Chandrabose’s “Naatu Naatu,” from a Telugu production, became the first Indian song to win an Oscar Award for “Best Original Song” at the 95th Academy Awards.

After AR Rahman, who had won in the same category and also for Best Original Score for the song “Jai Ho” from the movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” the music composer and lyricist’s victory put Indian music on the map of the globe once more.

Many foreign admirers, including those in the Indian diaspora, have expressed their joy at “Naatu Naatu’s” Academy Award victory and have been spotted applauding the film’s production crew.

Naatu Naatu won the competition’s “Best Original Song” award, defeating the songs listed below.

“Applause” from Tell It Like a Woman – Music and lyrics by Diane Warren”Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick – Music and lyrics by Lady Gaga and BloodPop
“Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Göransson; Lyrics by Tems and Ryan Coogler
“This Is a Life” from Everything Everywhere All at Once – Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne, and Mitski; Lyrics by Ryan Lott and David Byrne

Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava sang Chandra Bose’s song “Naatu Naatu” from the film RRR to music by M. M. Keeravani.

Because of the incredible choreography of Prem Rakshit, the song has the most views on YouTube in addition to being well-liked by moviegoers from all over the world.

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When “Naatu Naatu” won the Golden Globe in the same category, it was hailed as the front-runner for the Oscars. It was the first Asian and Indian Telugu song to win the award thanks to the victory.

SS Rajamouli’s “RRR” was expected to be a serious candidate in the film and directing categories prior to the announcement of the Oscar nominations. Although there were many rumours that the movie would receive a nomination for Best Picture, it tragically only received a nomination for Best Song.