From Deepika Padukone, Guneet Monga To MM Kreem, Rajamouli, Indians Shine At Oscars 2023

The 95th Academy awards was a special one for India as it was the first time that two Indian productions won the Oscar awards - 'Naatu Naatu' and 'The Elephant Whisperers.'

Indians Shine At Oscars 2023

music director M.M. Keeravani and lyricist Chandra Bose won the awards for Best Original Song. (Image: Getty Images)

In an unusual acceptance speech that got him several rounds of applause, Keeravani gave his unusual spin to the ageless hit of The Carpenters, 'Top of the World', that many of his age have grown up grooving to. (Image: Twitter)

Producer Guneet Minga and director Kartiki Gonsalves created history a their documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' won Oscars for Best Documentary Short. (Images: Getty Images)

After being presented the honour, Kartiki, who was accompanied with producer Guneet Monga, said: "I stand here to speak today about the sacred bond between us and the natural world for the respect of indigenous communities and empathy towards other living beings we share our space with and finally for coexistence. Thank you to the academy for recognising our film, highlighting indigenous people and animals. To my motherland India." (Images: Getty Images)

Guneet Monga also shared first reaction on Instagram Guneet wrote, "Tonight is historic as this is the first ever Oscar for an Indian production, India’s Glory with 2 women, Thank you Mom Dad Guruji Shukrana 🙏🏾 To my Co-Producer Achin Jain, Team Sikhya, Netlflix, Aloke, Sarafina, WME Bash Sanjana. My lovely Husband Sunny. Happy 3 months anniversary baby! Kartiki for bringing & weaving this story To all the women watching…. The future is audacious and the future is here Let’s go! Jai hind" (Image: Instagram)

Apart from the winners, another highlight of the evening was Deepika Padukone, who introduced the 'Naatu Naatu' performance by singers Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipliganj. (Image: Getty Images)

The song was crooned on stage by Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipliganj as international dancers grooved to the electrifying beats and the livewire lyrics of the song. (Image: Getty Images)

Her gown featured an off-the-shoulder neckline with a plunging design, drapings on the arms, full-length sleeves with attached Opera gloves, a fitted bust, corseted bodice, cinched torso, figure-hugging fitting, and a mermaid-style pleated skirt grazing the floor. (Image: Getty Images)

RRR director SS Rajamouli, actor Ram Charan, Jr NTR pose for the camera at the 95th Academy Awards. (Image: Twitter)

Jr NTR opted for black ensemble by designer Gaurav Gupta. He posted the picture with the trophy and wrote, "And we did it… #Oscars95 #NaatuNaatu #RRRMovie Congratulations @mmkeeravaani Sir ji, Jakkanna @ssrajamouli, @boselyricist garu, the entire team and the nation." (Image: Twitter)

Ram Charan celebrated homegrown artisans withcustom-made Shantanu and Nikhil creation for the Oscars. The ensemble was inspired from his RRR Character with medallion buttons & brooches that look like chakras. (Image: Getty Images)

Ram Charan’s wife Upasana Kamineni complemented Ram's look in a Jayanti Reddy customised silk saree created from recycled scraps and a statement Lilium neck piece by Bina Goenka. (Image: Twitter)

Men behind the amazing vocals and choreography of 'Naatu Naatu'. Singers Kaala Bhairava, Rahul Sipliganj and choreographer Prem Rakshith. (Image: Twitter)