The 95th Academy Awards saw India win two trophies. The Best Original Song was won by RRR’s Naatu Naatu. As MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose picked the trophy, the music composer sang a song dedicating his award to India. The Elephant Whisperers won the award for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 95th Academy Awards.
The performance of Naatu Naatu, led by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, was introduced on the stage by Deepika Padukone. She called the song a “banger” and the performance that followed had the audience on their feet. The audience present at the ceremony gave them a standing ovation.
Unfortunately, Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes could not manage to win an Oscar. The film was nominated in the Best Documentary Feature Film category. The award was won by Navalny. The other films that were nominated were – All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Fire of Love, A House Made of Splinters.
