'Naatu Naatu' Wins Oscar, Jimmy Kimmel Calls RRR A Bollywood Film And More From Ent

1. And The Oscar Goes To RRR! Naatu Naatu Becomes First Song From Indian Film To Win An Academy Award

To receive the award, composer MM Keeravani and lyricist Chandrashekhar were seen gracing the historic stage. In his acceptance speech, Keeravani expressed, ¡°Thank you, Academy! I grew up listening to carpenters and now, here I am with the Oscars. ¡®There was only one wish on my mind, So was Rajamouli¡¯s and my family¡¯s! RRR has to win, the pride of every Indian! And must put me on top of the world!¡± Thank You, Karthikeya and Variance films for making this possible. Love you all! Thank you!¡¯

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2. People Slam Jimmy Kimmel For Calling RRR Bollywood Film, Making Fun Of Naatu Naatu At Oscars

While fans were thrilled to hear an Indian film being discussed at the prestigious Academy Awards, they became furious as soon as the popular comedian called RRR a "Bollywood movie." Moreover, after Jimmy announced the first award category during the awards ceremony, he was seen driven away by a group of dancers who performed the hit Indian song 'Naatu Naatu' on stage.

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3. 'Dreams Do Come True,' Michelle Yeoh Gives A Powerful Speech After Winning Best Actress Oscar

¡°For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,¡± Michelle Yeoh said during her acceptance speech after mounting the stage to a standing ovation. ¡°This is proof that ... dream big, and dreams do come true,¡± she further said and added, ¡°Ladies, don¡¯t let anybody ever tell you you are past your prime. Never give up.¡± ¡°I have to dedicate this to my mom ¡ª all the moms in the world ¡ª because they are really the superheroes,¡± she went on to add in her encouraging speech at the prestigious platform.

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4. Deepika Padukone Introduces RRR's Naatu Naatu At Oscars 2023; Performance Gets Standing Ovation

Grooved by the doppelgangers of RRR actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR, here's where you can watch the performance:- As India awaits an Oscar this year, here's what RRR director SS Rajamouli had said when asked if he was anticipating a win: The filmmaker recently told at the IFC Centre, ¡°Whether RRR wins an Oscar or not, my plan for the next film is not going to change. Oscar will be a real boost for morale for the (film¡¯s) unit and the country itself, but that¡¯s not going to change the way I work. I constantly need to upgrade myself as a filmmaker. I have to update my tools of storytelling. That goes on the side. What I want to say and how I want to is not going to change.¡±

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5. 'Not Easy': Kangana Ranaut Hails Deepika Padukone's Oscar Appearance Post Dig Over Depression

Pathaan actress Deepika Padukone also increased India's honour by making a stunning appearance at the Oscars 2023 to introduce the song, 'Naatu Naatu,' which she called a "total banger." Now, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently took a dig at Deepika's depression, tweeted in her support. Kangana, who often grabs headlines for her remarks, lauded Deepika Padukone's Oscars 2023 debut via her social media handle. She not only hailed Deepika's confidence but also noted that standing and speaking with such grace is not easy.

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