The 95th Academy Awards were graced by the presence of Indian actress Deepika Padukone, who took on the role of a host for the night. Her arrival on stage was met with eager anticipation from the audience, who were eagerly awaiting the next performance. As soon as Deepika introduced the next song, the crowd erupted into applause, knowing that they were about to experience something truly special.
“Nattunatu” from the blockbuster Indian film R.R.R was the next act to take to the stage. Deepika described the song as sensational, and the audience couldn’t agree more. With every mention of the song, the cheers grew louder and more enthusiastic, making it clear that this was a track that had captured the hearts of people all over the world.
Here's the energetic performance of "Naatu Naatu" from #RRR at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHeOT5 pic.twitter.com/Lf2nP826c4
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
The song was performed by singers Rahul Sipliganj and Kalabhairava, while American dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb and her team delivered an electrifying dance performance that had the entire audience on their feet. The response to the performance was overwhelming, with everyone in the room acknowledging the incredible talent on display.
This is without a doubt the best response an Indian song has received on an international platform in recent times, and it is well-deserved. “Nattunatu” has been a massive hit since its release, with more than 65 million people having viewed the song so far. The lyrics were written by Chandra Bose, while the choreography was done by Prem Rakshit.
Discussion about this post