Oscars 2023: AR Rahman on Naatu Naatu's potential win as India gears up for big event

With a few hours to go for Oscar wins to start rolling out, AR Rahman has commented on what it would mean for India if 'Naatu Naatu' actually bags Academy award win. Rahman brought t one but two Oscars back home for Slumdog Millionaire, under categories of Best Original Score and Best Original Song. latter he shared with Gulzar for Jai Ho.

A win for India

AR Rahman recently commented on nationwide significance of 'Naatu Naatu' winning at Oscars. He said, "I want Naatu Naatu to win, I wanted m to win Grammy also because any award for any of us is going to lift India up...and zone, concentration of our culture will become higher." Jr NTR had also said earlier that as team RRR walks Oscars carpet, y will have India in ir heart. 

Who all have created 'Naatu Naatu' fever?

actual names minated under 'Naatu Naatu' are that of music director MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose. song is sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava and intricately choreographed by Prem Rakshit. Finally, Jr NTR and Ram Charan have infused it with unmatched energy under SS Rajamouli's direction to create a song that has burst on to international scene.

Who all is 'Naatu Naatu' up against?

Naatu Naatu is one among five minations for category of original song. Or minees include Applause from Tell It like a Woman by Diane Warren, Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick by Lady Gaga and BloodPop, Lift Me Up from Black Panr: Wakanda Forever by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson and This is a Life from Everything Everywhere All At Once by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski.

Oscars can be streamed in India on March 13, from 5.30AM onwards, on Disney+Hotstar.