February 24, 2009 17:43 IST *Last Updated: *February 24, 2009 17:47 IST The whole world is goning ga-ga over *Slumdog Millionaire [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=slumdog millionaire> ]*'s victory at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. L K Advani [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=l k advani> ] congratulated the team for winning eight Oscars.
"After the 26/11 terror attacks, Mumbai [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=mumbai> ] is once again in global focus. But this time, for a happy moment," said Advani, a film buff himself. The BJP leader said since he has not seen the film, he will not comment about the negative and positive responses it has evoked, "but, I am sure, its global success is an important landmark in the history of Indian cinema." He said he was impressed by A R Rahman ever since the time of *Roja [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=roja> ]* when *Dil hai chota sa, choti si asha* became a huge success. "I was sure that Rahman will achieve much more success at an international level. I am happy that the day has finally come," he said referring to the two Oscars - Best Original Score and Best Song (*Jai Ho*) - Rahman won. The *Jai Ho* song continued its effect at a function where Advani was felicitated with a silver conch and a bronze statue of Shivaji Maharaj. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/24advani-wishes-rahman.htm -- regards, Vithur
