India’s Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, praised the country’s achievement at the Oscars and declared that “brand India” has arrived. He urged everyone to work together to make India the content hub of the world. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Thakur applauded the two Indian film productions that won awards at the Academy Awards. He stated that the Telugu chartbuster, “Naatu Naatu,” which was composed by MM Keeravaani and penned by Chandrabose, and the Tamil documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga, have both won awards at the Oscars. Thakur pointed out that “Naatu Naatu” has won the Original Song award and made “RRR,” directed by SS Rajamouli, the first Indian feature film production to bring home the Oscar. Meanwhile, “The Elephant Whisperers” became the first Indian production to win in the Documentary Short Film category.
Thakur emphasized that India has the potential to become the content hub of the world and called on everyone to work together to achieve this goal. He noted that although “Naatu Naatu” was sung in Telugu and dubbed in many languages, it has become popular across the world, and India’s music is being sung everywhere. Thakur also commended the makers of “The Elephant Whisperers” for producing a documentary that has won accolades across the world.
The minister pointed out that the government has helped provide a platform for Indian films at international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, where India was given the status of “country of honour.” He cited an example where a youth delegation from central Asia came to visit and sang Indian songs at a cultural evening. Thakur also recognized that the story writer behind “RRR,” V Vijayendra Prasad, is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
The chairman suggested that the minister organize a special screening of “RRR” for the members of Parliament, and Thakur readily agreed to do so. The minister declared that India’s achievements at the Oscars are just the beginning of India’s global presence in the film industry. Thakur called on everyone to work together to create more world-class productions and make India the content hub of the world.
Thakur’s speech in the Rajya Sabha focused on the tremendous achievements of Indian cinema at the Oscars and the potential for India to become a content hub of the world. The minister emphasized that India’s cultural heritage is an asset and that the country should leverage its strengths to create more world-class content. He urged everyone to work together to make India the content hub of the world, and his speech was well-received by the members of Parliament.
Thakur’s speech highlights the growing importance of Indian cinema on the world stage and the potential for India to become a content hub of the world. His call for everyone to work together to achieve this goal is an important message for the film industry and the country as a whole. With India’s rich cultural heritage and creative talent, there is no doubt that the country has the potential to become a major player in the global film industry.
