You may consider statements of Adnan Sami, Vishal or Aadesh as his own statements :) because anyway he is going to end up getting 'inspired' here as well. Its a deeply ingrained habit you see! They are the only music directors from the mail below!
Couldn't resist that one!! ;) Love, Adi. 2009/2/25 Anantha Dreamer <[email protected]> > what is anu malik has to say abt this... :D > Regards, > Anantha the Dreamer > > http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com > Laurence J. Peter - "If two wrongs don't make a right, try three." > > On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:14 PM, Vithur <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Great moment for Indian cinema and Indian talent. And that two of our >> most talented film artistes have won international recognition is >> remarkable." >> >> *Karan Johar:* "It's a proud moment for our fraternity. This is just the >> beginning. Rahman and Resul are flag bearers for an entire movement in world >> cinema where India is going to play a major part. More power to them and >> thank you Rahman and Resul for this master-stroke of a flag-off." >> >> *Deepa Mehta:* "It's just fabulous. I can't think of anyone more >> deserving. What a great day for Rahman. What a great day for India and >> Indians. We always knew Rahman was talented and brilliant. And now the world >> knows it." >> >> *Preity Zinta:* "You've no idea how euphoric I'm feeling. I've been up >> and dancing all morning. I mean Rahman and Gulzar Saab are the >> jewels<http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/bollywood-rahman-resul-oscars-240209.html#>of >> Indian cinema. They did my first ever song Jiya jale in Dil Se. And >> they've been doing consistently outstanding work. What Rahman did in *Slumdog >> Millionaire*<http://wallpapers.oneindia.in/v/album18-Bollywood-Movies/2009/slumdog-millionaire/>was >> to bring out a kind of clever fusion which just clicked with the world. >> I love him for it. The one that I'm happiest for is Resul. To be honest I >> knew little about his work until Slumdog. Dil Chahta Hai was the first Hindi >> film<http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/bollywood-rahman-resul-oscars-240209.html#>with >> live sound. Now of course sound in our cinema is finally making itself >> heard. It's sad but true that we very often wait for the West to recognize a >> genius. My heart had broken when I had seen how little kids were shown to be >> treated in Mumbai in *Slumdog Millionaire*. It was so true and so sad. >> Now my heart swells with pride. I'm so happy I don't know if I'm coming or >> going." >> >> *Shabana Azmi:* "Rahman is a genius like no other. His music is informed >> by his spirituality. His success in the international arena was written in >> stone. No surprises there. Resul has brought the spotlight on the skill and >> prowess of Indian technicians. As a fellow student of the FTII I feel doubly >> proud. But for me the greatest thrill is that a small independent film >> rather than a big budget studio film has won the best >> film<http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/bollywood-rahman-resul-oscars-240209.html#>. >> I'm thrilled for my >> friend<http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/bollywood-rahman-resul-oscars-240209.html#>Anil >> Kapoor. He has walked the path less travelled and is reaping the >> dividends<http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/bollywood-rahman-resul-oscars-240209.html#>. >> Congrats to all of them including Loveleen Tandon." >> >> *Bipasha Basu:* "I was so sure that he would get it. Long before he had >> won I had typed a text message saying A R Rahman has done it. I think Resul >> and Rahman have made all us Indians proud. What an amazing performance by >> Rahman. And his acceptance speeches were so real confident and dignified. >> I'm so happy. For the first time in my life I was late for work because I >> was watching the Oscars." >> >> *Shilpa Shetty:* "I cried when I heard Resul's name being announced. >> Those tears of joy were for all of us. I felt I had won the Oscar. Resul and >> Rahman both deserved it. We waited long. But the wait has been worth it." >> >> *Urmila Matondkar:* "It's a happy and proud moment for every Indian. >> Rahman's music scores were always of international standards. It's great to >> see him achieve this highest recognition possible." >> >> *Adnan Sami:* "I'm over the moon. Apart from being a great musician >> Rahman is a great human being. He's made the entire musical fraternity >> proud, not to speak of India. I'll squeeze his cheeks when I see him. He's a >> darling." >> >> *Alka Yagnik:* "Very, very well-deserved. Rahman and Resul have done us >> all very proud. They're our real heroes, the jewels in India's crown. I'm so >> fortunate to have been a part of the *Slumdog Millionaire* soundtrack. >> God bless both Rahman and Resul. Jai ho!" >> >> *KK (singer):* "Can't stop smiling. I'm so proud of Rahman and Resul. My >> heart swells with pride and love. God bless him. And may we Indians get more >> wings to fly in the global sky." >> >> *Vishal Bhardwaj:* "We have done it! Gulzar Saab should have gone for it. >> If not for himself than for me and for his daughter Bosky." >> >> *Sunidhi Chauhan:* "Great new for all of us. We're very proud of Rahman >> and Resul." >> >> *Himesh Reshammiya:* "I love Rahman. He is the best. He truly deserves >> it." >> >> *Aadesh Shrivastava:* "Brilliant. Rahman is the one who opened the door >> for us to step into the West. God bless him." >> >> *Sharmila Tagore:* "I'm very, very happy for both of them." >> >> *Subhash Ghai:* "*Slumdog Millionaire* becoming a global success confirms >> the talent and potential of Indian artistes and technicians abroad. It's a >> new perspective thrown open for Indian filmmakers where we no longer need to >> ape the West but think of Indian themes and not just star-studded projects. >> Next time I want to see an Indian director winning an Oscar for a film on >> India. Jai ho!" >> >> *Vidya Balan:* "God, I'm overjoyed, overwhelmed, proud and humbled. I >> couldn't stop my tears when I saw little Jamaal, Freida, Anil, Resul and the >> team on stage. To me, going from Obama's victory to the Slumdog Oscar >> victory suggests there're better times ahead for all of us. It's no longer >> about where you belong or who you may be. It's about one people one nation >> and one world. Now the binding force is merit." >> >> >> http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/bollywood-rahman-resul-oscars-240209.html >> -- >> regards, >> Vithur >> >> >> >> > > -- "You are what your deepest desire is; As you desire, so is your intention; As your intention, so is your will; As is your will so is your deed; As is your deed, so is your destiny" -The Upanishads
