Mumbai: When there is mutual respect and admiration between two performing artists, it is a heartwarming moment. Ace director SS Rajamouli has penned a touching note for his ‘Pedanna’. MM Keeravani, composer of Oscar-nominated ‘Naatu Naatu’, will receive the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor in India this year.
Rajamouli wrote on his social media handle, “As many of your fans feel, this recognition was really long overdue. But, as you say the universe has a strange way of rewarding one’s efforts.” Is. If I may talk about the universe.” , I would say konchem gap evamma. Okti purthiga enjoy chesaka inkoti ivvu. My Peddanna.mm Keeravani. Recipient of Padma Shri award. Proud!!!”
Both Rajamouli and Keeravani have made India proud on the global podium as the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the former directorial debut ‘RRR’ has bagged iconic recognition one after the other. The song eventually entered the running for the 95th Academy Awards in the Best Original Song category.
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Earlier, ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the Golden Globe for ‘Best Original Song’ category. The song also won a Critics’ Choice Award in the same category. The film `RRR` also won `Best Foreign Language Film` at the Critics’ Choice Awards. After the announcement of the Padma awards, Keeravani left a gratitude note on Twitter, which read, “Very honored by the civilian award from the Government of India. Respect to my parents and all my gurus from Kavitapu Seetana garu to Kuppala Bulliswamy Naidu garu.” . on this occasion.”