“Naatu Naatu”, the irrepressible, fun number from the blockbuster “RRR”, danced its way to a Golden Globe as the ‘best original song-motion picture’ — and to Indian showbiz history — at a star spangled awards ceremony here. 

The song, which beat the likes of Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga, to win the coveted award is the first time that an Indian production has won a Golden Globe. Organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the prestigious awards, which mark the beginning of the Hollywood season that ends with the Oscars, were presented here on Tuesday night.

“RRR” had also been nominated in the ‘best picture-non English’ category and lost out to Argentina’s historical drama “Argentina, 1985”.

But there was compensation aplenty.

“And the Globe goes to ‘Naatu Naatu’ ‘RRR’,” actor Jenna Ortega announced on stage to loud cheers from the ‘RRR’ team.

The track has been composed by veteran music director MM Keeravaani and voiced by singers Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj.

Keeravaani thanked director S S Rajamouli for his “vision” as he accepted the award.

“It has been an age-old practice to say that this award actually belongs to someone else. 

So I was planning to not say those words when I get an award like this, but I’m sorry to say that I’m going to repeat the tradition because I mean my words.

“This award belongs to, in order of priority, my brother and the director of the movie, SS Rajamouli for his vision. I thank him for this constant trust in my work and support,” Keeravaani said.

As Indian cinema fans woke up on Monday to the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the “RRR” team and said it was a very special accomplishment.

“This prestigious honour has made every Indian very proud,” the prime minister tweeted.

Rajamouli said he was “speechless”.

“Music truly knows no boundaries,” the director tweeted with a behind-the-scenes video of the team celebrating the win during the ceremony.

“Sir just woke up and started dancing to Naatu Naatu celebrating your win at Golden Globes. 

Here’s to many more awards & making India so proud!!” Shah Rukh Khan said on Twitter.

“What is ‘Naatu Naatu’?” was the question many asked about the song that celebrates the inclusive spirit of dance and bonhomie and had them matching steps to its catchy rhythm ever since its release in March last year.

“Naatu Naatu”, filmed on Ram Charan and Jr NTR, roughly translates to dance like no one’s watching in Telugu. Choreographed by Prem Rakshith, it has legions of followers still trying to master its steps.

The song, which became a sensation across social media as users took to their own version in viral Instagram and Tik-tok videos, has been shortlisted for the best original song, along with 14 others, in the Oscars.