Yes there are many dedicated Fans & Wellwishers of ARRAHMAN in pakistan and i consider myself as one of the biggest fan in pakistan and first time i watched the OSCARS just to watch ARRAHMAN.
--- In [email protected], Vithur <vith...@...> wrote: > > *Pakistani artistes pray for Rahman's win at Oscars* > > New Delhi (PTI): Renowned Pakistani singers Ghulam Ali and Farida Khanum > feel that music maestro A R Rahman deserves an Oscar for his music in > "Slumdog Millionaire". > > "I pray from the depth of my heart that he wins Oscar. It will be a proud > and historic moment not only for India but the whole music fraternity," > Farida Khanum told PTI from Lahore. > > Rahman is nominated for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for his > numbers "Jai ho" and "O saya" in the rags-to-riches dram about a Mumbai > slumdweller, which is also vying for Best Film and Best Director awards at > the Oscars. > > The composer has already bagged a Golden Globe, BAFTA, Satellite Award, and > Los Angeles Film Critics Association award for his music in the film. > > "Rahman is rendering music from the age of 16. He understood Sur from a > different perspective and came up with unique style. God has been graceful > to him and you feel divinity in his Sufism oriented songs like Hazi Ali and > Khwaza mere Khawaza," the Ghazal singer said. > > Khanum's all time favourite Rahman song is "Dil hai chota sa" from the film > "Roja" which marked his debut as a movie composer. > > "His melodies touch your heart. He has a huge fan base in Pakistan. I > strongly feel that art and artistes are above all boundaries," she added. > > Expressing similar sentiments, Ghulam Ali said, "He is amongst the most > talented musicians of this generation. He deserves the Oscar. Not only Oscar > but each and every award for his work." > > Ali said he would love to sing for Rahman. > > "If I have a chance I would definitely love to sing for him. He has his own > style which is simple yet melodious. His vast range keeps him above of all," > said the maestro from Karachi. Rahman enjoys a huge fan following across the > border. > > -- http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200902221351.htm > regards, > Vithur >
