95th Academy Awards: ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ makes it to Oscars shortlist

95th Academy Awards: 95th Academy Awards are being presented to honor the films released in the year 2022 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(AMPAS). A total of 10 categories have been shortlisted for the Oscars 2023 that includes documentary and international features, documentary short subject, makeup & hairstyling, original score, original song, animated short, live-action short, and sound & visual effects. Here, we have discussed the Naatu Naatu from RRR which has made entries into the Oscars.

‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ makes it to the Oscars shortlist

The key points of Naatu Naatu from RRR making it to the Oscars shortlist are:

• In the Best Original Song category, the track “Naatu Naatu” from SS Rajamouli’s RRR has been shortlisted.
• This selection has created history as Naatu Naatu has become the first Indian Song to be shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
• The song Naatu Naatu comes from a Telugu Film.
• The track has been composed by MM Keeravaani.
• The song was written by  Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj.
• The movie from which the track comes is a fictional story of pre-independence era. It is the story of two Indian revolutionaries – Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr NTR).
• This is the third international nomination for Naatu Naatu.
• RRR earlier had been nominated for the Golden Globe Awards 2023 in two categories, Best Picture – Non-English Language and Original Song – Motion Picture.
• For the Oscars 2023 Naatu Naatu will have competition with 14 other songs, “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)” from “Avatar: The Way of Water”, “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther:Wakanda Forever”, “Ciao Papa” from “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”, “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick”, and “Carolina” from “Where the Crawdads Sing”.

95th Academy Awards in Hindi

95th Academy Awards

Date: 12th March 2023

Place: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California, US

Produced By: Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner

Directed By: Glenn Weiss

Hosted By: Jimmy Kimmel

The schedule of the 95th Academy Awards is summarized in the given table.

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FAQs: 95th Academy Awards

Q.1 When will the 95th Academy Awards be organized?

Ans. 95th Academy Awards will be organized on 12th March 2023.

Q.2 Who presents the 95th Academy Awards?

Ans. 95th Academy Awards is presented by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(AMPAS).

Q.3 Where will the 95th Academy Awards be held?

Ans. 95th Academy Awards will be held at Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California, US.

Q.4 Who will Host 95th Academy Awards?

Ans. Jimmy Kimmel will host 95th Academy Awards 2022.

Q.5 In which category has been Naatu Naatu shortlisted for the 95th Academy Awards?

Ans. Naatu Naatu has been shortlisted in the Best Original Song Category for the 95th Academy Awards.