WATCH | Jagdeep Dhankar laughs as Jaya Bachchan loses cool; Reignites Bollywood vs South Debate in Parliament over RRR Oscar win
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How should we address RRR, is it a south Indian movie or an Indian film? This is what parliamentarians debated in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. It all began as several MPs took their opportunity at the parliament and congratulated the country for the big wins at the Oscars 2023.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was seen praising both works while mentioning that both films belong to South India. He was heard saying, "The particularly first time such an award is given to this Naatu Naatu and also, to The Elephant Whisperers. So both, mostly, they come from South India. It is great pride to us.” MDMK leader Vaiko also earlier in his speech said, "I want to remind all of you what AR Rahman (Music composer, director) who is from Tamil Nadu, did for India."
Reacting to this, Jaya called 'film folks' the 'most important ambassadors of this country' and said it doesn't matter where they come from north, east, south, or west, 'they are Indians'.
After some leaders from regional political parties brought forth north India versus south India debate post Naatu Naatu's Oscar win, Jaya Bachchan shared her thoughts on the matter. Jaya said, "I am so happy and I am so glad that we are discussing the most important ambassadors of this country. And they are the film folks. It doesn't matter where they are from – north, east, south or west – they are Indians... I stand here with pride and with dignity for our film fraternity, who have represented this country number of times, have won number of awards starting from Satyajit Ray onwards."
Amid all of this, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan lost her cool after her speech was interrupted in the House. A visibly upset Jaya Bachchan paused her speech and hit out at her colleague. RS Chairman broke into laughter as Jaya lost her cool.
India made history at the 95th Academy Awards held on 12 March (March 13 in India) as the best song Oscar was awarded to Naatu Naatu and best documentary short film was awarded to Guneet Monga and Kartiki Gonsalves’ The Elephant Whisperers. Naatu Naatu from the period film RRR, helmed by SS Rajamouli, has been composed by MM Keeravani. Naatu Naatu, picturised on Jr NTR and Ram Charan, was the first Indian song to be nominated at the Oscars.
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