The OG singers of Naatu Naatu, Rahul Sipligunj, and Kaala Bhairava are getting all the limelight since their rocking live performance of the song on the Oscar stage on March 12. The international dancer Lauren Gottlieb and his group’s energetic dance along with the lead duo’s live performance have also caught worldwide attention.
American pop singer Rihanna is also on this longlist. Yes, you heard it right! The soon-mommy-to-be singer who was mesmerized by Rahul and Kaala Bhairava’s stellar performance praised the duo for the same. Post their performance, the popular pop singer even clicked with the Tollywood singers which are now going viral on social media.
Sharing the picture on his social media handles, Kaala Bhairava wrote- ‘I was short of words when this happened. An artist I always looked up to, and admired deeply! My inspiration, The queen @rihanna. Wanted to tell her how much I love ‘Stay’ and that I must’ve listened to it a million times. This memory is going to ‘stay’ in my heart forever. We were literally spellbound when she performed last night! UNBELIEVABLE!’
Rahul sipligunj also shared a pic of himself with Rihanna along with a note saying- ‘Wow! Met an most amazing lady with a very beautiful heart. Still in shock by seeing your humbleness @rihanna and how down to earth you are! Thank you so much for calling and appreciating for the performance and #oscarwinning. It’s an emotional moment for me! #mydreamcometrue.’