It was a proud day for Indians at the Oscars 2023. The country got awards in twi categories. RRR's foot tapping song 'Naatu Naatu' and the documentary film 'The Elephant Whisperers' won big at the Academy Awards. The Academy Awards 2023 saw some strong representation from India with the likes of Deepika Padukone, Ram Charan, SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR, and others gracing the ceremony. (All Photos/ AFP and PR)
Updated On: 2023-03-13 02:38 PM IST
Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar
Director Kartiki Gonsalves and Producer Guneet Monga proudly flaunt their Oscars trophy. The duo won for their film 'The Elephant Whisperers' in the Best Documentary Short Subject' category. Gonsalves gave thanks to “my motherland, India,” as she accepted the award. “I stand here today to speak for the sacred bond between us and our natural world,” Gonsalves said as she began her acceptance speech, “for the respect of Indigenous communities and empathy towards other living beings we share our space with, and finally, for coexistence," she added
RRR's power-packed song 'Naatu Naatu' took India global as it won the Oscar for 'Original Song'. During their acceptance speech, 'Naatu Naatu' composer M.M Keeravani said, "I grew up listening to the Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars," he began, and then began singing the melody of the '70s pop smash "Top of the World": " 'There was only one wish on my mind. ... 'RRR' has to win, pride of every Indian, and must put me on the top of the world."
Deepika Padukone was at the ceremony as one of the presenters. She introduced the song 'Naatu Naatu' ahead of its live performance on stage. She also posed with RRR star Ram Charan on the red carpet
Award winners pose together at the Oscars 2023 red carpet. Guneet Monga clicked a selfie with Jr NTR as they met at Dolby Theatre at the ceremony
RRR director SS Rajamouli and actor Ram Charan pose with their respective spouses
Ram Charan was in quite the jolly mood as he represented the country at the Oscars. "Naatu Naatu is an emotion across the globe. Thank you lyricist Chandrabose Garu, singers Rahul Sipliguni & Kaala Bhairava and choreographer Prem Rakshith for bringing together this emotion. To my co-star Tarak- Thank you brother! I hope to dance with you and create records again. Thank you Alia Bhatt for being the sweetest co-star. This award belongs to every Indian actor, technician and film goer. My heartfelt thanks to all the fans across the world for all the love and support. This is our country's win!" wrote Ram post RRR win
