Ram Charan says, The Oscars is like an Olympic Gold medal
on Mar 10, 2023
Mega Power Star Ram Charan is currently in Los Angeles ahead of Oscars ceremony on March 12th. The actor talks about 'RRR', 'Naatu Naatu', the joy of a tryst with the Oscars, his childhood, a possible Hollywood project, and more:
Talking about Deeksha, he said "We have a dress code during the Deeksha. We sleep on the floor. We indulge in no luxury during the Deeksha period. We don't touch women, even our wives. You have to do it to understand the results of such a rigorous observance. I do it to inculcate discipline in myself. As actors, we are distracted by so many things in life. Observing Deekshas grounds me."
Talking about Naatu Naatu, he said "It is not just an entertainer. Every sequence in Rajamouli's movies is thoughtful. The song has reached the Oscars because of the drama, and the emotions that underline the song. The camaraderie, the brotherhood on display, the yin and yang that the two leading men (read Charan and Jr NTR) represent. everything went into making the song so special."
Each take was so challenging. A particular stretch was shot over two days. Achieving synchronization was the toughest part. It had to be pitch-perfect by the degree. Keeravani's amazing beats made it a great song.
When we were shooting for Naatu Naatu in Ukraine, the tension of war was already in the air. The security was beefed up. It was kind of the President of Ukraine to let us shoot the song at his palace.
Talking about SS Rajamouli, he said "Beyond writing and characterizations, it is Rajamouli that made us (me and Jr NTR) want to do this film. Working with my brother, Tarak, was the cherry on the cake. Rajamouli can handle even ten different star heroes! He knows what he is doing. He will ensure everyone is going to shine in the film, in the end. He keeps conceiving magnum opuses. I had an out-of-the-body experience when I started shooting for RRR. When we do a challenging shot, the biggest thing he says is 'nice'. That means the actor has nailed it."
Talking about the joy when they win an Oscar, he said "You cannot comprehend the result. It is emotional for all of us. It is emotional for my dad who is waiting there. He is so sentimental that our song has reached this stage. He has been around for 42 years. He has been to the Oscars in the 80s and that too for an appearance. It was a huge achievement in itself as far as he is concerned. Today, our song has been nominated. We don't know the value of this nom but he knows the value. We are praying for this for everyone in India too. The Oscars is like an Olympic Gold medal equivalent for us. I hope it becomes a new normal for us to win Oscars. It has to become recurring. It will enhance our responsibility."
Talking about healthy competition in the family, he said "We are eight actors (in our family and extended family). There is healthy competition. The pros and cons of family members doing the same job are only expected. It all started from the same root - my father. We dine together during festivals. And, at house, we never discuss work. We just speak about holidays, family time, love."
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