"India's Oscar Triumph"

India had a truly memorable day as it won two Oscars, one for the documentary film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ in the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ category, and the other for the power-packed song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the movie RRR, which won the Oscar for ‘Original Song’. This historic achievement by Indian filmmakers and the audience was celebrated globally. ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga, won against tough competition from other documentaries, including ‘Haul Out,’ ‘How Do You Measure A Year?’ ‘The Martha Mitchell Effect,’ and ‘Stranger At The Gate’. In her acceptance speech, Gonsalves emphasized the sacred bond between humans and the natural world, the respect for indigenous communities, and the need for co-existence. The plot of the documentary revolves around a family that adopts two orphan baby elephants in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. The film’s recognition by the academy and Netflix’s support were crucial in highlighting the importance of indigenous people and animals. The other victory for India was ‘Naatu Naatu’, a song that was performed on the Oscar stage by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. The team lifted the trophy amidst loud cheers and claps, marking a revolutionary moment for Indian cinema. The song competed against other nominated songs from popular movies, including ‘Tell It Like A Woman,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ and ‘Everything, Everywhere All At Once’.

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