The first Telugu word spoken at the Oscars is

The first Telugu word heard or spoken at the Oscars is revealed. It is known that Keeravani's composition Naatu Naatu song from Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR won the prestigious Oscars for the best original song. The song happens to be the first Asian and first Indian song to do so and entire Telugu fraternity is overjoyed by the occasion.

Music director Keeravani and Lyricist Chandra Bose penned their feelings in the following way. . Music composer MM Keeravani wrote ‘Jai’ and lyricist Chandrabose added ‘Hind’ in Telugu! Truly proud Indians!. Chandrabose sharing his feelings said “Nirvikalpa Samadhi Sthithi - a meditative state of total absorption and bliss.”

He said for the first time at the Oscars, a Telugu word was spoken – Polam – the first word in the Naatu Naatu lyrics. “Polam mana jeevana vidhanam’ (farmland) he explains, adding, it stands for our way of life. And the lyricist ended his speech on stage with the word Namaste, a word inextricably associated with India. and added “A desi song like Naatu Naatu winning global acclaim showcases the true power of art.”

He shared “We were confident but at the same time nervous. When Naatu Naatu was announced, the entire team, including Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Srivalli and Prem Rakshit, was euphoric. I was also speechless. As I walked up to the stage, I didn't know what’s happening around.”