Anupam Kher recently celebrated his film, The Kashmir Files, being selected as one of the 301 films eligible for the Oscars 2023. In an interview with ANI, he expressed his delight at being shortlisted for the Best Actor award and also wished luck to the other four Indian films that were shortlisted. Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli expressed his interest in making a film in Hollywood, but also admitted that he prefers the creative freedom he enjoys in India.
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On January 15, 2023, SS Rajamouli can be seen posing with the Best Foreign Language Film award for RRR at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci(REUTERS)
After the RRR team, including actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR, were queried about their Hollywood ambitions, SS Rajamouli, the writer-director of the Telugu movie, was also asked if he would make a film there.
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Following the Golden Globes recognition last week, Rajamouli and composer MM Keeravaani had a meeting with Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, both of whom praised the RRR team and Rajamouli’s work on the period film.
The director of RRR, who has lately paid a few visits to the US in order to present the movie, was left speechless by the reception it got, especially from American audiences. He expressed that this was exactly why he wanted to make films in the first place, to bring joy to the viewers. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly’s Awardist podcast, Rajamouli said, “I think it is a dream of all filmmakers all over the world to make a movie in Hollywood.
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I am no different. I am open to experimentation.” He further mentioned that he was uncertain of what to do next. In India, the director stated that he enjoys more creative independence and has the ultimate say in his projects. He added, “Back in India, I am the dictator. No one tells me how to make a film.” If he were to ever create a film in Hollywood, he thought he would have to share the credit with another artist. “Very likely, my first move will be to collaborate with someone,” he said.
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Keeravaani’s Naatu Naatu has been the talk of Tinseltown since its recent success at prestigious award ceremonies. At Wednesday’s Golden Globes, it beat out several award-winning acts such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.
The Telugu movie additionally received two awards for Best Song and Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards on Sunday.
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In addition, Keeravaani picked up the Best Music/Score award for RRR at the 48th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards on the weekend.
While accepting the award, he paid tribute to legendary composer John Williams, saying how he learnt the value of simplicity and humility from his score for Steven’s Jaws (1975). He also thanked his father and SS Rajamouli for the positive influences they had on his life.