'Naatu Naatu', 'Elephant Whisperers' script history with twin Oscar wins

Naatu Naatu is as much a jubilant chorus as was Jai Ho, the foot-tapping number by A R Rahman and Gulzar from the British film Slumdog Millionaire

Naatu Naatu, the irrepressible number from the film RRR, and documentary short film The Elephant Whisperers made Oscar history for India on Monday with one award each, showcasing cinema beyond Bollywood and the growing might of the Indian non-feature segment. This is the first time two India-made productions have bagged the cinema world’s biggest prize.

Dancers took over the stage at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, recreating the hugely popular hook steps from the four-minute Telugu track, and actor Deepika Padukone introduced the song to loud cheers.

It was not just a night for India. The 95th Academy Awards will also