“Jai Hind” And Other Messages From India’s Oscar Winners

Guneet, MM Keeravaani, Chandrabose and Kartiki on the Oscars 2023. (courtesy: theacademy )

New Delhi:

Over the weekend, India created historical past on the Oscars by profitable not one however two prime honours. RRR’s Naatu Naatu gained the Best Original Song award, whereas The Elephant Whisperersgained within the Best Documentary Short Subject class. India’s stellar efficiency on the ninety fifth Academy Awards has positioned the highlight on the expertise behind the wins – music composer MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose of RRR, and The Elephant Whisperers’ producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves. Days after the occasion, the official Instagram web page of the Academy shared two enjoyable movies. In the clips, the artists are seen writing messages on a glass body. MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose wrote the phrases, “Jai Hind [smile emoji].” While MM Keeravaani wrote “Jai” in English, Chandrabose wrote “Hind” in Telugu. For the unversed, Naatu Naatu is a Telugu language song from SS Rajamouli’s RRR starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead roles. The caption read: “Jai. This year’s Best Original Song winner’s Chandrabose and MM Keeravaani (“Naatu Naatu” from RRR).”

Naatu Naatu beat a list of hugely popular numbers such as Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick, Rihanna’s Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, This Is A Life from Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Applause from Tell It Like A Woman to win the honour.

In the video that includes the powerhouse abilities behind The Elephant Whisperers, Guneet Monga wrote, “India’s 1st Oscar [heart emoji],” whereas Kartiki Gonsalves added, “World peace.” The caption learn: “World Peace. This year’s Best Documentary Short Film winners, Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga (The Elephant Whisperers). #Oscars.”

Now, the group of RRR and The Elephant Whisperers have joined the celebrated group of Indians who’ve beforehand gained an Oscar. This unique membership consists of legendary costume designer Bhanu Athaiya, singer-music composer AR Rahman, lyricist-filmmaker Gulzar, sound engineer Resul Pookutty, and the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, who was bestowed with an honorary Oscar.