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The yr 2023 has been phenomenal for Indian cinema. From RRR‘s stupendous present on the world field workplace with its larger-than-life cinematic expertise to Alia Bhatt casting a spell along with her first Met Gala look, the Indian movie trade made a mark on the world map. Not many would disagree that it was one of many grandest days for followers when RRR’s Naatu Naatu received the Best Original Song award on the Oscars in March. It was none apart from Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone who launched the observe on the world’s greatest awards present. Now, allow us to check out the celebs who made India proud on the worldwide platform.

RRR at Golden Globe Awards – January

SS Rajamouli’s RRR was nominated in two classes – Best Orginal Song and Best Non-English Language Film.  The movie was represented on the Golden Globe Awards by SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan, who was accompanied by his spouse Upasana Kamineni.

Best Orginal Song

Naatu Naatu, the electrifying observe that includes Ram Charan and Jr NTR, received Best Original Song. It additionally turned the primary Asian tune to win a Golden Globe. 

MM Keeravani, in his acceptance speech, thanked the group of RRR and his spouse MM Srivalli. He stated, “Thank you very much HFPA [Hollywood Foreign Press Association] for this prestigious award, Golden Globe. I am very much overwhelmed with this great moment happening and I am very happy to share this excitement with my wife, who is sitting right there.”

MM Keeravaani’s #GoldenGlobes2023 acceptance Speech!! ❤️‍????❤️‍???? #RRRMovie#NaatuNaatupic.twitter.com/9q7DY7Pn5G

— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) January 11, 2023

Best Non-English Language Film 

RRR missed out on this class to Argentina, 1985 from Argentina. Other nominees within the class included All Quiet on the Western Front (Germany), Close (Belgium), and Decision to Leave, (South Korea).

ninety fifth Academy Awards – March

It was a gloRRRious yr for India on the Academy Awards.

1. Naatu Naatu

The electrifying quantity from SS Rajamouli’s RRR received an Oscar within the Best Original Song class. The loopy viral observe, which made everybody groove, was composed by MM Keeravani.  Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava additionally carried out dwell on the prestigious award evening. The efficiency obtained a standing ovation from the viewers. An Oscar-worthy present, certainly.

Oh, and, how can we not speak about Deepika Padukone, who offered the tune? She turned the third Indian to current on the Oscars after Persis Khambatta and Priyanka Chopra. 

At the time of introducing Naatu Naatu, Deepika Padukone stated, “An irresistibly catchy chorus, electrifying beats and killer dance moves to match have made this song a global sensation.” 

.@jimmykimmel ❤️‍????❤️‍????❤️‍???? #Oscars95#Oscars#RRRMovie#NaatuNaatupic.twitter.com/FoITckdJBa

— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) March 13, 2023

2. The Elephant Whisperers

The Elephant Whisperers, directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, roared in the Best Documentary Short Subject category. Backed by Guneet Monga, it became the first Indian film to win an Oscar in this category and the third to be nominated.

Cannes 2023 – May 

Bollywood celebrities added stardust to the French Riviera and the way. Sara Ali Khan, Mrunal Thakur, Anushka Sharma and Manushi Chhillar made their crimson carpet debuts. They have been joined by Vijay Varma, who made a comeback within the coveted occasion. Of course, there was Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actress, who’s a bonafide common, turned heads in her silver hooded robe.  

Aditi Rao Hydari, Esha Gupta, Diana Penty, Surveen Chawla, Sunny Leone, Urvashi Rautela, Mouni Roy, Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh were also part of the Indian contingent at Cannes 2023.

Met Gala 2023 – May 

The biggest fashion spectacle of the year paid tribute to the legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld. The theme was – Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. 

1. Alia Bhatt – her first Met Gala

Alia Bhatt regarded straight out of a fairy story in her customised pearl robe. It was Alia’s debut and she or he nailed the Chanel bride look along with her magnificence and style. The outfit featured 1,00,000 pearls. 

2. Natasha Poonawalla

Style icon Natasha Poonawalla honoured Lagerfeld by staying loyal to her daring and out-of-the-box vogue selections. Natasha’s outfit was (virtually) as iconic as Karl Lagerfeld himself.

3. Priyanka Chopra 

There is a motive why we name Priyanka Chopra a world icon. The signature black Maison Valentino couture costume was a testomony to the assertion. She carried the strapless quantity with a dramatic slit.  The black bow detailing and leather-based gloves together with a black faille cape have been textbook excellent. Priyanka’s plus one — Nick Jonas – opted for a Valentino Black Tie blazer, trousers and black silk faille tie.

Alia Bhatt at Gucci Show – September

Alia Bhatt is the primary Indian ambassador of Gucci. The actress additionally attended the luxurious model’s Cruise 2024 vogue present in Seoul, South Korea, earlier this yr.  She wore a black mini costume with cut-out patterns and carried a Gucci Jackie 1961 clear bag. Alia’s tiny bag grabbed quite a lot of consideration. Reason? It was empty.

Alia Bhatt And The Archies cast at Netflix Tudum – June

1. Alia Bhatt

Alia made her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone. She joined her co-stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in Brazil for Netflix’s annual world fan occasion, Tudum. The movie additionally marked many firsts for Alia. It was her first motion film and her first after asserting being pregnant.

2. The Archies

The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar, was the Bollywood debut of star kids — Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor. At Tudum, the makers introduced the first look of the film and team The Archies danced to the song Sunoh. 

The Netflix film was released on December 7. 

Emmy Awards – November

It was a proud moment for India when Vir Das won an Emmy Award for his comedy special Vir Das: Landing. He shared it with Derry Girls – Season 3.

Apart from Vir Das, Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh were also nominated in the Best Performance (actor/actress) category. 

Shefali Shah’s performance in the web series Delhi Crime Season 2 earned her an Emmy nomination. She was competing with Connie Nielsen from Denmark, Billie Piper from the UK and Karla Souza from Mexico.

Jim Sarbh was nominated for his role in Rocket Boys. He was competing against Gustavo Bassani from Argentina, Martin Freeman from the UK and Jonas Karlsson from Sweden.

Producer Ekta Kapoor was honoured with the International Emmy Directorate for her contribution to the world of tv and cinema. 

Paris Fashion Week October

Navya Naveli Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week 2023’s L’Oreal present. Navya was accompanied by her greatest cheerleaders — mom Shweta Nanda and grandmother, veteran actress Jaya Bachchan. Navya’s aunt, actress  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as all the time set the stage on fireplace with panache.

Marrakech Film Festival November

Anurag Kashyap‘s comfortable album with Mads Mikkelsen, famend for his roles in motion pictures like Hannibal, Another Round, The Hunt, and Polar, was successful.

The filmmaker was part of the Conversations With phase alongside The Mentalist fame Simon Baker, Faouzi Bensaïdi, Bertrand Bonello, Matt Dillon, Naomi Kawase, Viggo Mortensen and Andrew Zvyagintsev.

Academy Museum Gala – December 

Deepika Padukone is a boss woman. There is not any higher method of claiming that. She is an actress, entrepreneur and health fanatic. She can be the queen of the style world. Proof?  Her Academy Museum Gala outfit.  The actress picked a signature Louis Vuitton robe for the night. The single-shoulder piece featured a corset detailing that prolonged to a floor-sweeping path. 

Red Sea Film Festival – December

Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar led the celeb roll call at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt

While Katrina Kaif rested her religion in a saree for the crimson carpet, Alia Bhatt slipped right into a floral robe with balloon sleeves.

Ranveer Singh

Now, allow us to concentrate on the powerhouse of vitality and expertise — Ranveer Singh. The actor obtained an award for being “an icon of Hindi cinema”. He was honoured by Hollywood sensation Sharon Stone.

Karan Johar

Karan Johar attended the festival in the capacity of a producer. KJo represented Kill, jointly backed by Dharma Productions and Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga. The Nikhil Nagesh Bhat film had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in August.