Now an Oscar, Rahman?
11 Feb 2009, 0000 hrs IST, IANS
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One Indian who's over the moon currently is AR
Rahman<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Now_an_Oscar_Rahman/articleshow/4106186.cms#>.
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After picking up the coveted BAFTA (British Academy Film and Television
Arts) award, for his score for Slumdog Millionaire, in the Best
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he has his sights firmly on the Oscars now.
As he told reporters, after his BAFTA acceptance speech, "It is a great
feeling... It is getting better and better and let's hope for the biggest
one – the Oscar." He added, "I think it is important for people to know who
the composer is. People have started liking the score of the movie and it's
is a great feeling."
Slumdog's success has been remarkable and Rahman said the journey has been
"unbelievable". While accepting the award, Rahman thanked, among others, "My
beloved fans all over the world."
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regards,
Vithur
