All of us desis jumped off our seats when we bagged three nominations at the Oscar awards this year. Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone also made us proud by being one of the presenters in this year’s Oscars a.k.a the 95th Academy Awards.
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Well, the moment that we have been waiting for with bated breath has arrived. In fact, it’s the best one for Indian artists as Guneet Monga’s ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ won the coveted award for the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ category.
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Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/Ss1czMVXqn#Oscars #Oscar2023 #TheElephantWhisperers #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/x3FecrLizX
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) March 13, 2023
Moreover, the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the Telugu movie ‘RRR’ won the trophy for ‘Best Original Song’.
The award was lifted by the composer of the chartbuster song M. M. Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabose. This is what they said while receiving the dream award.
#NaatuNaatu wins the #Oscar for best Original Song .#SSRajamouli & team has done it
Indian South Cinema on the Rise 🔥 !!
Congratulations India 🇮🇳#RRRMovie | #AcademyAwards | pic.twitter.com/wxk9ATwqPd
— Arun Yadav 🇮🇳 (@beingarun28) March 13, 2023
Before the winner for the ‘Best Song’ category was formally announced, singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performed the song on the Academy Awards stage which was received with roaring applause from the crowd.
Watch the performance of #RRR's "Naatu Naatu' at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/KaYNmvTzDx
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 13, 2023
Watch the live #Oscars performance of #RRR's "Naatu Naatu" from inside the Dolby Theatre, along with director S. S. Rajamouli pic.twitter.com/EQ9aLz0c0y
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 13, 2023
The song was nominated alongside Applause (Tell It Like a Woman), Hold My Hand (Top Gun Maverick), Lift Me Up (Black Pather Wakanda Forever), and This is a Life (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
We’re blessed that #RRRMovie is the first feature film to bring INDIA's first ever #Oscar in the Best Song Category with #NaatuNaatu! 💪🏻
No words can describe this surreal moment. 🙏🏻
Dedicating this to all our amazing fans across the world. THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️❤️
JAI HIND!🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9g5izBCUks
— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) March 13, 2023
This is the historical moment the team of ‘RRR’ has been waiting for.
The team supporting #RRR goes wild as "Naatu Naatu" wins best song at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/mgiNfkj8db
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 13, 2023
The Oscar for ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ goes to ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.
And the Oscar goes to…The Elephant Whisperers.
Guneet & Kartiki you DID IT.@guneetm @EarthSpectrum @TheAcademy pic.twitter.com/ixHehC9uQs
— Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) March 13, 2023
Desis online were on the moon upon receiving the awards which is considered the American dream. They flooded Twitter with congratulatory messages.
Exceptional!
The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. It will be a song that will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist and the entire team for this prestigious honour.
India is elated and proud. #Oscars https://t.co/cANG5wHROt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2023
Elephant Whisperers wins Oscar.
It’s shows how an orphaned elephant calf is reared by a Mahaut and his family in Mudumalai National Park.
Film also showcases India’s age old culture and traditions of conserving wildlife. #Oscar #ElephantWhisperers pic.twitter.com/DkHdp6qrGs
— Ramesh Pandey (@rameshpandeyifs) March 13, 2023
This is Phenomenal ! Such a proud moment for all of us Indians at the #Oscars !
Congratulations #India 🇮🇳
What an achievement by team #RRR and team #TheElephantWhisperers !Congratulations @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist ! #NaatuNaatu has not only captivated audiences across the… https://t.co/fW2kPOGzS6 pic.twitter.com/OEma9iZ6gs
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) March 13, 2023
Naatu Naatu all the way.
Congratulations to the entire team of #RRR on bringing Indian Cinema glory. #Oscars2023 pic.twitter.com/ldE5N8g7gQ
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 13, 2023
What a proud moment for Indian cinema. #RRR wins Oscar for #naatunatusong. Hearty congrats to entire team. ప్రపంచ సినిమా పటంపై తెలుగు సినిమా ముద్ర. @boselyricist @mmkeeravaani @ssrajamouli @kaalabhairava7 #premrakshit @Rahulsipligunj pic.twitter.com/QyFQFWBXvb
— Raj Kandukuri (@IamRajKandukuri) March 13, 2023
Congratulations @mmkeeravaani @ssrajamouli
For winning Oscars for #NaatuNaatu and making India proud. Wow!Congratulations Director @EarthSpectrum Kartiki Gonsalves @guneetm for winning Best Documentary Short for #TheElephantWhisperers
This is the year of Indian cinema. pic.twitter.com/jeQIIGXUc4
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 13, 2023
13-March-2023, a golden day for Indian Cinema!!! #TheElephantWhisperers is the first Indian Production & #NaatuNaatu is the first song from an Indian Production to win the #Oscars ! My heart is full! Congratulations!! @guneetm #KartikiGonsalves @mmkeeravaani @boselyricist pic.twitter.com/CXNb3u3qOx
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) March 13, 2023
One of the finest moments for Indian Cinema.
Congratulations to Keeravani garu, Chandra Bose, Rajamouli garu and the entire crew of #RRR for making history by winning the prestigious #Oscar Award for the Best Original Song for #NaatuNaatu . pic.twitter.com/nhFVqp6pV4— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 13, 2023
#NaatuNaatu ON TOP OF THE WORLD !!! 👏👏👏👏👏
And THE OSCAR for the Best Original Song Goes To : Take a Bow .. @mmkeeravaani garu & @boselyricist @kaalabhairava7 @Rahulsipligunj #PremRakshith @tarak9999 @AlwaysRamCharan And the One & Only
@ssrajamouli 😍😍😍#Oscars95— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) March 13, 2023
#NaatuNaatu by M.M. Keeravani ji, Chandrabose ji, Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj wins the ‘Best Original Song’ at the #Oscars2023.
This is a HISTORIC MOMENT in time!!! We are unstoppable 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/w6n7knFhOS
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) March 13, 2023
Man of Masses NTR Jr on Naatu Naatu winning the Oscar Award: “ I cannot find the words to express my elation right now. This is not just a win for RRR but for India as a country. I believe this is just the beginning. Showing us how far Indian cinema can go. Congratulations to… https://t.co/qtHBmCer1J pic.twitter.com/JpnzhBTjIR
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) March 13, 2023
Look at the stars, Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr., talk about making waves in the film industry with ‘RRR’.
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We’re so proud of the entire team of ‘Naatu Naatu’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’. Kudos!