well said Vithur... Rahman's speech in academy awards is feted in top sites in the web.
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 6:12 PM, Vithur <[email protected]> wrote: > This is very touching. > > AR's music brings about Transformation of the Human Heart. > > Even a Sinner turns into a saint with effect of his music. > > On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 4:13 AM, userind <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Source - http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/24/stories/2009022460211200.htm >> >> "We are thinking of screening the movie in central prisons as a >> special case" >> >> CHENNAI: Hours after A.R. Rahman made the country proud at the Oscars, >> Jai Ho, one of the enchanting numbers in the movie that also bagged an >> award, echoed in the central prisons of Tamil Nadu. >> >> As the country was celebrating the historic achievement of "Slumdog >> Millionaire," a decision was taken to let thousands of inmates lodged >> in nine central prisons across the State to have a feel of the magical >> mantra. >> >> Besides the song, some background input on the much-acclaimed film was >> also played, prison sources said. >> >> "Rahman needs no introduction in prisons. Every morning one of his >> popular numbers `Thai Manne Vanakkam' is played in all prisons. We >> play patriotic songs every morning and evening…they like his song," >> Director General of Prisons R. Natraj, told The Hindu. >> >> Though satellite channels are not broadcast inside prison campuses, >> inmates were aware that "Slumdog Millionaire" made it to the Oscars >> through newspapers. >> >> However, some prisoners had to be told about how the movie won eight >> Oscar awards, prison sources said. >> >> "Soon after the song was played, the prisoners applauded. We are >> thinking of screening the movie in central prisons as a special case," >> Mr. Natraj added. >> >> > > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > > > >
