Pray that I bring the Oscar home A thrilled AR Rahman talks exclusively to Subhash K Jha about bagging three Oscar nominations for Slumdog Millionaire
Posted On Friday, January 23, 2009 at 02:46:38 AM Hours after the announcement of three Oscar nominations one for Original Score and two for Best Songs, Jai ho and O Saya, the usually reticent AR Rahman sounds more excited than he ever has. A jubilant Rahman said, What can I say? Its a dream-come-true not so much for me as much as my wife. Shed wake up in the middle of the night and say, I want you to win an Oscar. And Id just smile. Today, my wifes dream seems a possibility. But, I dont want to get too hopeful. At the moment, lets just rejoice that my work has been nominated for the Oscars. Im happy not just for myself but also for Gulzar saab who has been nominated for the lyrics of Jai ho. said Rahman. Rahman tries hard to contain his excitement. During the nomination he was at home in Chennai. He said, My wife and my children jumped with joy when they heard the announcement. My mother is also here with me. Its her prayers, support and upbringing thats bearing fruit now. Rahman was supposed to be in Mumbai for the premiere of the Slumdog Millionaires Hindi version Slumdog Crorepati on Thursday when news of the Oscar nominations came in. I couldnt attend the premiere in Mumbai because I had some work in Chennai. It happened for the best otherwise I wouldnt be here with my family to share this moment, added Rahman. Rahman says he wasnt too sure of the Oscar nominations even after he won the Golden Globe. I know the Golden Globes are precursors to the Oscars. But honestly, it sometimes works in reverse. For instance, Bruce Springsteen won the Golden Globe but he hasnt got an Oscar nomination. Thank God, it went the right way for me, said a relieved Rahman. Now, Rahman is preparing to leave for the Oscar ceremony. The ceremony is on February 22. But Ive other business to attend to so Ill be leaving for LA very shortly. And yes, my wife will accompany me to the Oscars. How can she not? She dreamt this dream for me, said Rahman. An exhilarated Rahman said, Its a moment of pride not just for me. India has done it. Pray that I bring home the Oscar. We certainly hope so! http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009012320090123024637968458f77d/Pray-that-I-bring-the-Oscar-home
