MM Keeravaani: It was a surprise RRR composer MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose would never have imagined. After they won the Oscars for Best Original Song for the track Naatu Naatu, Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters fame dedicated a special video.
In the video Richard is playing the piano and his family members are singing a version of ‘Top of The World.’ Keeravaani in his speech while accepting the award, sang a parody version of ‘Top of the World.’
Sings parody version
He said, “I grew up listening to The Carpenters, here I am with the Oscars.” He then sang a parody version of ‘On Top of the World’ which went, “There was only one wish on my mind, so was Rajamouli’s and my family’s, RRR has to win, pride of every Indian and must put me on top of the world…”
He had “tears rolling out of joy”. He described it as the “most wonderful gift from the universe”.
Later, the composer shared the video on Instagram and wrote, “This is something I didn’t expect at all. Tears rolling out of joy. Most wonderful gift from the universe.”
SS Rajamouli also shares video
Director SS Rajamouli also shared the video on his Instagram stories and shared a note that read, “Sir Richard Carpenter, throughout this Oscar campaign, my brother maintained a calm composure, whether it is before winning or after, he didn’t let his emotions out. But, the moment he saw this, he couldn’t control the tears rolling down his cheeks. Most memorable moment for our family. Thank you so much.”
RRR created history by becoming the first-ever Indian film to have won an Oscar for Best Original Song. The song, Naatu Naatu, was also performed live on the Oscar stage.
Richard Carpenter shared a special video to wish Keeravaani and Chandrabose on March 15. He recorded a new version of ‘Top of the World’ along with his family members.
He captioned the post, “To @mmkeeravani_official and @chandraboselyricist: Heartfelt congratulations on your win for Best Original Song. Here is a little something from our family to you and yours (sic).”
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