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.
