M M Keeravani On Oscar Nom For ‘Naatu Naatu’ – FilmyVoice

Oscar-nominated Tollywood composer M M Keeravani can now placed on his dancing sneakers after securing a spot in Greatest Unique Track for his standard tune ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the historic motion drama ‘RRR’, writes Deadline.

In talking with Deadline on Tuesday about his nomination, Keeravani revealed that he was working — and positively not dancing — at his recording studio on an upcoming movie when he requested the director to place a momentary pause on their actions. And it was for good purpose.

Keeravani’s Greatest Unique Track nomination makes historical past on the ninety fifth Academy Awards for being the primary tune from an Indian movie to land in that class. (Indian songwriter-composer A.R. Rahman’s 2009 Oscar win for the anthemic ‘Jai Ho’ observe was from a British manufacturing — ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.)

“It feels nice,” Keeravani stated about his historic precedent. He stated that in his view the Oscars are the most effective, for “they contain the goals of artists from all around the world; which isn’t a joke”.

Keeravani added throughout his dialog with Deadline: “It takes an excessive amount of effort and credibility. That’s why the Oscars are the Oscars. That’s the reason we respect and worth them very a lot. And I’m very proud to be nominated for the primary time from (South) Asia on this music class. I’m thrilled.”

‘Naatu Naatu’ is a critically acclaimed hit amongst not solely members of the Academy, but in addition the Golden Globes and Critics Selection Awards, the place the tune took house awards for its nominated classes. What did it imply to have his tune frequently climbing the ranks in each pop-culture and cinematic historical past?

“For me, ‘Naatu Naatu’ means the world.” Keeravani defined in reply to the query from Deadline. “It was only a tune when it was born, once I noticed my tune on the display after the (scene) was completed with choreography, I stated, ‘Oh my God! That is my son.’ This was my toddler son and now my son has change into massive.”

He concluded by saying: “He has change into a significant. Now he’s driving automobiles, he’s dancing, and he has a girlfriend. Yesterday, he was an toddler in my cradle. And now my son goes locations and bagging a superb identify for me. I’m feeling like a proud father. I’m grateful for this brainchild. And for all of the individuals who made this massive wave potential.”