Newly Oscar-nominated composer M.M.
And it was for good reason.
(Not to be confused with Indian songwriter-composer A.R.
RRR, (aka RISE ROAR REVOLT), from left: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, 2022. © Raftar Creations /Courtesy Everett CollectionRaftar Creations/Courtesy Everett Collection
Rahmans 2009 Oscar win for Jai Ho in the British productionSlumdog Millionaire.)
It takes a great deal of effort and credibility.
Thats why the Oscars istheOscars.
Thats why we respect and value it very much.
What did it mean to have his song continuously climbing the ranks in both pop-culture and cinematic history?
For me, Naatu Naatu means the world.
This is my son.
This was my infant son and now my son became big.
He became a major [player].
Now hes driving cards, hes dancing, and he has a girlfriend.
Yesterday, he was an infant in my cradle.
And now my son is going places and bagging a good name for me.
Im like a proud father.
Im very grateful for this brainchild.
And for all the people who made this big wave possible.
The 95th Academy Awards are set to take place at the Dolby Theatre on March 12.
