The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, dedicated to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking, is ready to celebrate Indian cinema and its music. An event honouring the musical genius of ‘RRR’ (2022), ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ (2008), and ‘Lagaan’ (2001) was announced via social media post by the Academy Museum.
Along with three posters of the films, the caption said, “On Saturday, May 18th, at 6:30pm, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indian cinema as we celebrate the musical mastery of RRR (2022), SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (2008), and LAGAAN (2001). Experience the soundscapes of these iconic films, followed by a captivating live tabla and dance performance by Bollypop and Sadubas, offering their unique reinterpretation of the music from all three movies (sic).”
The event, scheduled for May 18 at 6:30pm, includes a live tabla and dance performance by Bollypop and Sadubas, interpreting the music from all three films. The track ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’, directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR as freedom fighters, won Best Song at the Academy Awards 2023.
‘Lagaan’, a tale of a village burdened by drought and heavy British taxes, had Aamir Khan playing a dedicated Bhuvan. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, set in India, featured an ensemble cast including Anil Kapoor, late actor Irrfan Khan, Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto.
It won multiple Oscars in 2009, including Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing for Resul Pookutty and AR Rahman won the Best Original Score and Best Original Song for ‘Jai Ho’.
