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India shines at the Oscars with two wins: RRR for Original Song and The Elephant Whisperers for Short Film

India has reason to rejoice after winning two Oscars this year and making history. The song Naatu-Naatu from S. S. Rajamouli’s Indian feature film RRR won the Best Original Song award. Meanwhile, ‘The Elephant Whisperers‘ a documentary short film directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga, won the Best Documentary Short Subject award.

The audience is overjoyed to see India shine on the international stage. Many people took to social media to express their happiness and to congratulate the winners. According to one Twitter user, “Winners, congratulations! India has always had a rich storytelling and music culture. It’s wonderful to see that acknowledged at the Oscars.” Likewise, another user twitted, “This is an exciting time for India! Congratulations to the winners for representing us so well.”

Winning an Oscar is a huge accomplishment, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire cast and crew involved in the production of these films. RRR’s ‘Naatu-Naatu‘ is a catchy and upbeat song that made India go Naatu-Nattu, while ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is a heartwarming and informative documentary about an orphaned elephant.

These victories will undoubtedly inspire and motivate aspiring Indian filmmakers and musicians. Eventually, it will also encourage them to push their boundaries and create meaningful and impactful content. India has a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of stories to tell. It is heartening to see them recognized and valued on a global scale.

This year, India shone brightly at the Oscars, and it is a source of pride and joy for the entire country. These victories are a testament to the talent and hard work of the Indian film industry, and we hope to see more in the future.

Karan Johar said, “Historic!!!! OMG!!!!!!! I was jumping on my bed!!!!! So so so proud!” And even Hrithik wrote on Twitter, “Such a historic, proud, & happy moment for Indian cinema at #Oscars95! Many congratulations to the team of Best Documentary Short Film #TheElephantWhisperers & Team RRR for Best Original Song #NaatuNaatu!! More power to you all.”