http://specials.rediff.com/entertai/2009/feb/27sld5-rahman-on-winning- oscar-awards.htm
"I wanted Sukhi (Sukhvinder Singh) there to sing Jai Ho," he says ruefully. "I wanted Sivamani (the talented percussionist) to be part of the show too. But then I had no control over the creative aspects of the show. The dances were choreographed by Fatima Robinson (a big name in Hollywood). I could not coordinate anything. Also, Sukhi's schedule could not fit our schedule --- In [email protected], Leslie D <dorai...@...> wrote: > > Sukhi is not here because of Rahman. It is not a statement any ARR fan > should make. When ARR gives all the credit to God (btw I am an aethist) why > do people pass such comments. Sukhi is a good singer who has many hits > outside ARR domian. > > On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 6:31 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala > acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . < > sriramiye...@...> wrote: > > > I saw it too! I was surprised when he said, he didn't watch it LIVE. > > The worst was when he said, his dream was to see AR win an Oscar, how > > could then not have seen it LIVE? Or did he watch it and then lie to > > the press, coz he was not there in LA to perform. > > > > He also indicated he didn't care a damn about performing at the Oscars > > but later said that he was disappointed! :O > > > > When asked as to why he couldn't perform there, he said he hadn't > > received any calls from the events guys, and that AR had also not > > picked up his calls. But later said AR was in no way responsible for > > him not being there. > > > > I instantly had a what-the-hell is he saying look on my face after > > all that he said. > > > > Sukhi, is a great singer, all that he is today is because of ONLY AR, > > I hope he doesn't carry this 'head weight' further. > > > > --- In [email protected] <arrahmanfans% 40yahoogroups.com>, > > partha sarathi > > <partha_sachin@> wrote: > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I was watching the news in HEADLINES TODAY on the Oscar day after > > our GOD received the award, Sukhi called up all the journalists for > > press meet and these were his comments for which I have completely > > lost respect for him. It seems he did not watch the OSCAR ceremony > > live on TV as he was fast asleep. > > > > > > He said "I am wondering how ARR could manage the performance without > > me". > > > > > > I think our GOD 'ARR' should not consider these kind of artists in > > his future projects. People with this kind of attitude should be > > taught a lesson. > > > > > > I don't have the link for this video. > > > > > > > > > --- On Fri, 27/2/09, Anil Nair <rhythmcalls@> wrote: > > > From: Anil Nair <rhythmcalls@> > > > Subject: Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder????????? > > > To: [email protected] <arrahmanfans% 40yahoogroups.com> > > > Date: Friday, 27 February, 2009, 12:40 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't think they were denied a VISA - that would > > be too strong a statement :-) > > >  > > > The travel required a letter from the Academy stating the > > purpose/nature of the visit which didnt arrive on time (or didnt > > arrive at all). > > >  > > > So I guess they couldn't proceed without that > > >  > > > -A > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Vithur <vith...@gmail. com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > He was denied a VISA and didnt travel... Didnt you read it ? > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 5:48 PM, praka_here <praka_h...@yahoo. > > co.in> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > guys why was sukhwinder missing at the oscar ceremony...he was > > > supposed to be there isnt it??....and has any news channel > > interviewed > > > him ???? > > > > > > if so pls post it..!!!!!!!! !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > regards, > > > Vithur > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > -A > > > http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Cricket on your mind? Visit the ultimate cricket website. > > Enter http://beta.cricket.yahoo.com > > > > > > > > > >
