True colours: On the significance of India’s Oscar wins
1 year, 9 months ago

True colours: On the significance of India’s Oscar wins

The Hindu  

India woke up at dawn on Monday to watch the 95th Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, and cheer the two wins. Director Kartiki Gonsalves’ Tamil documentary The Elephant Whisperers became the first ever Indian production to win the Oscar for Best Documentary Short. Director S.S. Rajamouli’s Telugu film RRR became the first Indian feature production to win an Oscar when its catchy ‘Naatu Naatu’ won for Best Original Song. RRR’s win is significant in the context of India’s last wins at the Oscars in 2009, from the British production, Slumdog Millionaire — Best Original Song and Score for music composer A.R. The awards have again brought to the fore the debate whether the Oscars are ‘too White’, particularly with the nomination of Andrea Riseborough in the Best Actress category for To Leslie, widely criticised for snubbing potential names such as Viola Davis for The Woman King and Danielle Deadwyler for Till, and forcing the Academy to probe whether she had secured the nod due to aggressive campaigning from her Hollywood peers.

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Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies OUT of Oscar race as Academy announces shortlist for Best International Film
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6 days, 12 hours ago

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies OUT of Oscar race as Academy announces shortlist for Best International Film

India TV News  

Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, was India's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film category but failed to make it into the top 10. The film's team including director Kiran Rao and producer Aamir Khan already kickstarted the campaign for the upcoming Academy Awards. Set against the backdrop of rural India, Laapataa Ladies revolves around …

‘Aattam’ top film, ‘Kantara’ Rishab Shetty the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards
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‘Aattam’ top film, ‘Kantara’ Rishab Shetty the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards

The Hindu  

The National Film Awards for 2022, announced on Friday, was dominated by regional movies, with Aattam: The Playin Malayalam being adjudged the Best Feature Film. Aattam was also declared the best in the editing category and for screenplay jointly with Hindi film Gulmohar ; Kantara also won the award for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment; and the Best …

Kartiki meets Stalin, receives ₹1 crore prize for Oscar win
1 year, 9 months ago

Kartiki meets Stalin, receives ₹1 crore prize for Oscar win

Hindustan Times  

The Elephant Whisperers director Kartiki Gonsalves returned to India on Monday with her Oscar in hand. The documentary follows two indigenous elephant caretakers at an elephant camp in Tamil Nadu, who raise orphaned elephant calves, forming a strong bond with them. Kartiki also met with Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, who felicitated the filmmaker for her historic Oscar, and …

Oscar-winning hustler: Guneet Monga carves her presence with win for 'The Elephant Whisperers'
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscar-winning hustler: Guneet Monga carves her presence with win for 'The Elephant Whisperers'

New Indian Express  

Winning an Oscar is a watershed moment not just in her journey, but in India’s journey at the Academy as well. The win for The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, has given India a rare homegrown Oscar. After Kartiki delivered an impassioned acceptance speech, Guneet stepped up to the mic only for her words to be drowned by the …

AR Rahman believes India sends wrong movies for the Oscars
1 year, 9 months ago

AR Rahman believes India sends wrong movies for the Oscars

Hindustan Times  

In 2009, AR Rahman became part of an exclusive club of Indians who had won an Oscar. While costume designer Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win, Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound designer Resul Pookutty all joined the club as they nabbed the trophy for their work on Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. Naatu Naatu from RRR won Best Original …

‘RRR’s’ ‘Naatu Naatu’ made Oscars history. But South Asian dancers feel betrayed
1 year, 9 months ago

‘RRR’s’ ‘Naatu Naatu’ made Oscars history. But South Asian dancers feel betrayed

LA Times  

“Naatu Naatu” from the Indian action epic “RRR” is performed at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. — Veteran choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan Reign’s suggestion that the onus fell on the academy and Oscars producers rather than the “Naatu Naatu” dancers themselves was echoed by those who work in the industry. South Asian dancers work hard to be proficient in …

Bollywood vs South debate erupts in RS, Jaya Bachchan gives a blunt counter
1 year, 9 months ago

Bollywood vs South debate erupts in RS, Jaya Bachchan gives a blunt counter

Live Mint  

Jaya Bachchan gave a befitting reply to AIADMK and MDMK leaders crediting ‘south’ India for the Oscar win of RRR song Naatu Naatu and the Tamil documentary The Elephant Whisperers. India won in two categories- Best Song was awarded to Naatu Naatu and Best Documentary Short film was awarded to Guneet Monga and Kartiki Gonsalves’s The Elephant Whisperers. Rajya Sabha …

Oscar 2023: Did MM Keeravani, Ruth Carter, Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh make the event the most inclusive in history?
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscar 2023: Did MM Keeravani, Ruth Carter, Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh make the event the most inclusive in history?

Firstpost  

The 95th Academy Award was historic in many ways. MM Keeravani, Ruth Carter, Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh, all made their respective nations and people proud. Ruth Carter Ruth Carter Carter became the first Black woman in history to win two Academy awards. I endured.” She added, “So I feel that this win opens the door for other young costume …

'Haathi Mere Saathi': Amul Celebrates The Elephant Whisperers’ Oscar Glory
1 year, 9 months ago

'Haathi Mere Saathi': Amul Celebrates The Elephant Whisperers’ Oscar Glory

News 18  

Indians around the world were sent into raptures when The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Oscar in the ‘Best Documentary Short Film Subject’ category at the 95th Academy Awards this week. While the country is filled with joy over the win, Amul has also celebrated The Elephant Whisperers’ success through a doodle. In the doodle, shared by Amul on Instagram, the …

Amul celebrates Oscar win of The Elephant Whisperers with adorable doodle
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul celebrates Oscar win of The Elephant Whisperers with adorable doodle

India TV News  

Trending News: The 95th Academy Awards held on March 13 in Los Angeles witnessed two significant wins from India. The song "Naatu Naatu" from SS Rajamouli's film RRR and the Tamil documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" won the coveted Oscars. In response to the win, Amul, the popular dairy brand, celebrated The Elephant Whisperers' achievement with an adorable doodle. Take a …

Oscars 2023: Revisiting the pulsating Naatu Naatu from RRR as it wins the Oscar for Best Original Song
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscars 2023: Revisiting the pulsating Naatu Naatu from RRR as it wins the Oscar for Best Original Song

Firstpost  

After winning the Golden Globe award earlier this year, Naatu Naatu from RRR roared at the 95th Academy Awards too, with composer MM Keeravani fueling the nation with pride. The former became the first Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Documentary and RRR’s roaring and pulsating Naatu Naatu won the Best Original Song. The madness and story …

Oscar glory for Elephant Whisperers, RRR song
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscar glory for Elephant Whisperers, RRR song

Live Mint  

Indians erupted in celebration on Monday after Naatu Naatu, the breakout hit from the action movie RRR, won the Academy Award for best original song, making history as the first movie from the country to win the honour. RRR and The Elephant Whisperers, which won best documentary short film, gave the country two Oscar-winning films in one night. They have …

'Brilliant film': Anand Mahindra lauds Oscar win for The Elephant Whisperers
1 year, 9 months ago

'Brilliant film': Anand Mahindra lauds Oscar win for The Elephant Whisperers

India TV News  

Trending News: Tamil documentary film, 'The Elephant Whisperers,' made history at the 95th Academy Awards by winning the Best Documentary Short Subject category. Anand Mahindra, the Mahindra Group Chairman, also took to Twitter to hail the film's big win, stating that it recognizes the gritty yet beautiful reality of India. "Very proud moment for India The Elephant Whisperers won Oscar …

T.N. CM Stalin congratulates Indian teams that won Oscars
1 year, 9 months ago

T.N. CM Stalin congratulates Indian teams that won Oscars

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday congratulated the two Indian teams that won the prestigious Oscars, at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The patient making and the moving story of The Elephant Whisperers deserve all the praises and accolades it’s getting.” Indian documentary The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Best Documentary Short Award. This makes it the …

Shah hails \'Naatu Naatu\', Tamil documentary \'The Elephant Whisperers\' winning Oscar
1 year, 9 months ago

Shah hails \'Naatu Naatu\', Tamil documentary \'The Elephant Whisperers\' winning Oscar

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed Telugu film RRR's song "Naatu Naatu" and Tamil documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" winning the prestigious Oscar awards, saying it was a landmark day for Indian cinema. While "Naatu Naatu", the chartbuster from SS Rajamouli's Telugu period action film "RRR", became the first Indian track to win the Academy Award in …

Just the beginning: I&B minister on India\'s Oscar wins
1 year, 9 months ago

Just the beginning: I&B minister on India\'s Oscar wins

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hailing the victory of the song "Naatu Naatu" and the Tamil documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" at the Oscars, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said it's just the beginning and India will soon become the content hub of the world. While "Naatu Naatu", the chartbuster from SS Rajamouli's Telugu period film "RRR", became the first Indian …

Elephants Whisperers and RRR wins make this year India's best at Oscars: Here's how we fared over the years
1 year, 9 months ago

Elephants Whisperers and RRR wins make this year India's best at Oscars: Here's how we fared over the years

Hindustan Times  

"Do you know Naatu? At the 30th Academy Awards, it was Mother India, which was nominated in the Best International Feature Film category and famously lost to the Italian film Nights of Cabaria by one vote. Fali Bilimoria's The House That Ananda Built was the first Indian film to be nominated in the Best Documentary Short category. The first ever …

‘Just the beginning’: Jr NTR says Oscar win not only for RRR but for India
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Just the beginning’: Jr NTR says Oscar win not only for RRR but for India

Live Mint  

SS Rajamouli's blockbuster film 'RRR' has taken India to global heights with its power-packed song 'Naatu Naatu' winning the prestigious Oscar for 'Best Original Song'. I would also like to congratulate the team of 'The Elephant Whisperers' on their win today bringing another Oscar to India," he added. 'RRR' is a fictional story that follows the lives of two Telugu …

Twitter celebrates India’s double Oscar win as Naatu Naatu, The Elephant Whisperers bag Academy Awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter celebrates India’s double Oscar win as Naatu Naatu, The Elephant Whisperers bag Academy Awards

India TV News  

Trending News: RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, has won in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Academy Awards for the song 'Naatu Naatu,' featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. In addition to 'Naatu Naatu,' the Tamil documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers,' directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, won in the Documentary Short Subject category, beating out four other nominees. These two …

Two women bringing first ever Oscar, no better news to wake up to: MK Stalin
1 year, 9 months ago

Two women bringing first ever Oscar, no better news to wake up to: MK Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his greetings to Producer Guneet Monga and Director Kartiki Gonsalves for winning Oscar in the 'Best Documentary Short Film' category for their film 'The Elephant Whisperers'. No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian Production. On, Monday, Indian documentary film …

'Oscars would have been dream for India but...': Chiranjeevi, Priyanka Chopra react to Naatu Naatu's win
1 year, 9 months ago

'Oscars would have been dream for India but...': Chiranjeevi, Priyanka Chopra react to Naatu Naatu's win

Firstpost  

RRR’s song Naatu Naatu won the Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, becoming the first Indian film to take home the honour. SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus became the first Indian film to win an Oscar for its foot-tapping track Naatu Naatu in the Best Original Song category. “We’re blessed that RRR is the first feature film to bring …

Oscars 2023: India’s ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ wins Best Documentary Short Award
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscars 2023: India’s ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ wins Best Documentary Short Award

The Hindu  

Indian documentary The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Best Documentary Short Award on Monday morning at the ongoing 95th Academy Awards. This makes it the first Indian production to win under the category Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, the Netflix documentary competed alongside four other films in the category: Haulout, How Do You Measure a Year?, The Martha Mitchell Effect and Stranger …

Oscars 2023: Deepika Padukone arrives on the red carpet
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscars 2023: Deepika Padukone arrives on the red carpet

The Hindu  

Deepika Padukone arrived on the red carpet of the 95th Academy Awards on Monday morning in a stunning black gown. The list, in no particular order, includes Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Florence Pugh and Sigourney Weaver, Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana …

Deepika Padukone's Oscar debut gets lauded by Alia Bhatt, Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Kiara Advani – India TV
1 year, 9 months ago

Deepika Padukone's Oscar debut gets lauded by Alia Bhatt, Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Kiara Advani – India TV

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone turned presenter for the Oscars 2023. Image Source : INSTAGRAM/KIARAADVANIKiara Advani's Instagram story Alia Bhatt took to her social media and shared Deepika's photo, writing, "This beauty making India proud and how." Image Source : INSTAGRAM/ALIABHATTAlia Bhatt's Instagram story Samantha Ruth Prabhu also appreciated Deepika. Image Source : INSTAGRAM/SAMANTHARUTHPRABHUSamantha Ruth Prabhu's Insatagram story Earlier in the day, Kangana …

With RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ and two documentary nominations at Oscars 2023, India has reason to cheer. But do the awards really matter?
1 year, 9 months ago

With RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ and two documentary nominations at Oscars 2023, India has reason to cheer. But do the awards really matter?

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the 95th Academy Awards, which airs in India Monday, Telugu blockbuster RRR is the worst — or perhaps the best — thing to happen to Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes and Kartiki Gonsalves’s The Elephant Whisperers, both of which are in with a realistic chance of making history at the Oscars. Festival exposure is helpful, but …

Oscars 2023: IMDb shares list of top-rated Oscar-nominated Indian films
1 year, 9 months ago

Oscars 2023: IMDb shares list of top-rated Oscar-nominated Indian films

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 95th Academy Awards that is set to be held on March 13, IMDb has shared a list of top-rated Indian films that have been nominated for an Oscar across categories The list begins with 1957’s Mother India, which was the first Indian film to be nominated for the Oscars, and traces other notable titles that have competed …

Priyanka Chopra on the Oscar nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers: 'A trunk filled with emotions, loved it'
1 year, 9 months ago

Priyanka Chopra on the Oscar nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers: 'A trunk filled with emotions, loved it'

Firstpost  

The film is running as one of the nominees in this years Best Documentary Short category and now has grabbed the attention of Priyanka Chopra. One of the forefront films at this years Oscars from India is The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves who makes her debut with this heartwarming documentary about an orphaned elephant in southern India who …

Can Oscar-nominated The Elephant Whisperers give a fillip to India’s documentary scene?
1 year, 10 months ago

Can Oscar-nominated The Elephant Whisperers give a fillip to India’s documentary scene?

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2023 15:46 IST More than five years ago, Kartiki Gonsalves was driving from Ooty, her hometown, to Bengaluru, where she worked. Bomman, his wife Bellie, and their ‘child’ Raghu have hit the headlines globally now, thanks to The Elephant Whisperers, a 41-minute Netflix documentary directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain …

Oscars 2023 Nominations LIVE Updates: India Bags 3 Nods, Chello Show Out of the Running
1 year, 10 months ago

Oscars 2023 Nominations LIVE Updates: India Bags 3 Nods, Chello Show Out of the Running

News 18  

Oscars 2023 Nominations LIVE Updates: India has gained three nominations at the 95th Academy Awards so far. While India’s official entry Chhello Show did not get nominated, the song Naatu Naatu from RRR, documentary feature All That Breathes, documentary short The Elephant Whisperers have gained one Oscar nomination each. India’s official entry Chhello Show, acclaimed documentary feature All That Breathes, …

Academy Awards 2023: full list of Oscar nominations
1 year, 11 months ago

Academy Awards 2023: full list of Oscar nominations

Al Jazeera  

Michelle Yeoh hailed as first Asian woman to get best actress nomination, Naatu Naatu first Indian film song to be nominated. #Oscars2023 pic.twitter.com/F469dcv9fQ — A24 January 24, 2023 Best picture All Quiet on the Western Front – Netflix Avatar: The Way of Water – 20th Century Studios The Banshees of Inisherin – Searchlight Pictures Elvis – Warner Bros Everything Everywhere …

DC Edit | Golden moment for all Indians
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | Golden moment for all Indians

Deccan Chronicle  

Lovers of Indian films, more so south Indian films, and the Telugu film world, is on cloud nine, celebrating the proud moment when music composer M.M. Keeravani’s number, “Naatu, Naatu”, got its first big international win when it also became the first Indian movie song — and also the first Asian movie song — to win a Golden Globe Award. …

Explained | Why India has a fair chance of winning Oscars, after RRR's Golden Globes win
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Why India has a fair chance of winning Oscars, after RRR's Golden Globes win

Firstpost  

Films like RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files and Kantara are in the list of 301 titles eligible for the Oscars in various categories As RRR won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu earlier today, the hopes for an Oscar win have gone up several notches. A number of popular Indian films have made it …

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