Saavn Presents: Masters of Bollywood: A.R. Rahman By: PR Newswire <http://prnewswire.sys-con.com/> Jan. 27, 2009 11:30 AM <http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php> <http://au.sys-con.com/node/821366> <http://au.sys-con.com/node/821366##> <http://au.sys-con.com/node/821366##> <http://au.sys-con.com/node/821366##>
*New compilation by **Slumdog Millionaire composer released* ** NEW YORK, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing demand for music from the award-winning composer of *Slumdog Millionaire*, Saavn, the world's largest distributor of Bollywood music and movies, is pleased to present its latest compilation: *Masters of Bollywood: A.R. Rahman*. The album contains 20 of the best songs from Rahman's catalog, including a track from his latest work on the movie *Delhi** 6* which hits theaters in February. "We are committed to providing a gateway to Bollywood music for people around the world, and we were particularly proud and excited for the recognition of A.R. Rahman's work on *Slumdog Millionaire*," said Vin Bhat, chief executive officer of Saavn. "We made this album because we wanted to introduce his new fans to more of his award-winning work." The highlights of the album include*: "Masakali" from **Delhi** 6**, *his latest work*,* as well as "*Guzarish" from **Ghajini**, "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi" from **Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na**, and "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" from **Jodhaa Akbar** -- all among the top 5 albums of 2008*. The album also includes classic tracks from celebrated albums like *Saathiya* and *1947 Earth*. The album is available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic, Zune, Puretracks, Napster, and Last.fm *The success of A.R. Rahman* Rahman is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with estimated sales topping 100 million records. His career took off in 1992 with the film *Roja *and earned Rahman his first of three National Film Awards (the equivalent of the Oscars in India). Rahman is best known for a incorporating a wide range of musical influences -- from pop to electronica -- into Bollywood film scores, redefining contemporary Indian music. To hear more from A.R. Rahman and the world's most popular Bollywood music, go to Saavn.com. http://au.sys-con.com/node/821366 -- regards, Vithur
