M.M. Keeravani won best original song for his joyously energetic anthem « Naatu Naatu » from the film « RRR. »
M.M. Keeravani has brought the spotlight back to India after a historic Oscar musical win.
Keeravani won best original song for his joyously energetic anthem « Naatu Naatu » from the film « RRR. » The music was written by Keeravani and lyrics by Chandrabose.
« It’s just the beginning of everything, » Keeravani said backstage. « For the world, particularly the Western world, folks are more on India and Asian music. It’s just long due. I feel very happy to open doors and the world to embrace my culture. »
« Naatu Naatu » is the first song from an Indian film to earn a nomination and win in the best original song category.
Keeravani delighted the Oscar audience by saying he grew up listening to The Carpenters and then began singing the band’s « Top of the World » with new lyrics, including « ‘RRR’ has to win/Pride of every Indian.
