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--- In [email protected], $ Pavan Kumar $ <pawancum...@...> wrote: > > Some of Recent quotes from Rahman..From google.. > > > AR Rahman said "the essence of the film is about optimism. All of my life I've had a choice of hate and love, and I've chosen love-and I'm here." > > Feb 23, 2009 groovevolt.com (636 occurrences) > > "Slumdog" composer AR Rahman, a dual Oscar winner for the score and song, said the movie was about "optimism and the power of hope." > > Feb 22, 2009 The Associated Press (474 occurrences) > > The composer said he hailed "all the people from Mumbai and the essence of the film, which is about optimism and the power of hope and our lives". > > Feb 22, 2009 BBC News (382 occurrences) > > "I'm at the top of the world," Rahman told the Times of India. "Everything is a blur." > > Jan 22, 2009 International Herald Tribune (458 occurrences) > > "All my life, I've had a choice of hate and love. I chose love, and I'm here," said AR Rahman, who also performed his two Oscar-nominated songs, for Slumdog Millionaire. "There are certain places in the universe you never imagine standing.... > > Feb 23, 2009 The Herald (139 occurrences) > > > Rahman had this to say upon collecting his award for Original Song: "I just want to thank again the whole crew of Slumdog Millionaire, especially Danny Boyle for giving such a great opportunity. And the whole, all the people from Mumbai. The essence... > > Feb 23, 2009 Music From the Movies (603 occurrences) > > "I just want to thank again, the whole crew of 'Slumdog Millionaire' especially Danny Boyle for giving me such a great opportunity," said the delighted Rahman. > > Feb 22, 2009 Economic Times (380 occurrences) > > "She was screaming with joy," Rahman said. "I spoke to my mother and my family and my kids, and friends. In fact, the whole film community. All of them are so excited." > > Jan 13, 2009 FOXNews (530 occurrences) > > "I have nothing but I have a mother. My mother's here, her blessings are there with me. I am grateful for her to have come all the way," he said. > > Feb 23, 2009 Times of India (155 occurrences) > > "I was excited and terrified," the soft-spoken Rahman said as he collected his first Oscar, for best original soundtrack. "The last time I felt like that was during my marriage." > > Feb 23, 2009 Hartford Courant (118 occurrences) > > > > After accepting the Osk for best musical score for Slumdog Millionaire, AR Rahman said, in Hindi: "Mere paas ma hai," which he said means, "I have nothing, but I have a mother." > > Feb 24, 2009 Philadelphia Inquirer (97 occurrences) > > "India is going through this huge change in the whole vision of film making and I want to be a part of that change," he added. > > Feb 18, 2009 Indian Express (123 occurrences) > > "I think my philosophy of life is music is universal ...... so I'm never closed to things," said Rahman. "Like some people say, 'Oh, I hate heavy metal,' or I hate jazz.' Why do you need to hate it? Why don't you appreciate it in a certain... > > Feb 17, 2009 International Herald Tribune (109 occurrences) > > Thinking in a broader perspective the composer added "For me it is not about India alone. It is about the human spirit which triumphs and this could have happened in China or Brazil or anywhere else". > > Feb 6, 2009 IndiaGlitz (124 occurrences) > > > "We have a different philosophy of approaching film music and I would say there's lots to give which I always wanted to happen," said Rahman. > > > > Feb 18, 2009 Indian Express (146 occurrences) > > "I'm really happy and grateful it worked out," Rahman said. > > Feb 23, 2009 The Associated Press (76 occurrences) > > A deeply spiritual man, Rahman believes that music and film have the power to "bring people together" across boundaries of caste, religion, nationality and race. > > Feb 18, 2009 NDTV.com (111 occurrences) > > "In my opinion if creative people want to comment on a film, and if I were a director and felt that way, I would make another film and prove my point and say this is what India is about," Rahman told The Associated Press in an interview from Los... > > Feb 5, 2009 Newsweek (123 occurrences) > > > > > "I am completely overwhelmed, touched, with the kind of reception I got...... it is great to be back," he added. > > 4 hours ago NDTV.com (14 occurrences) > > > > > On bagging two Oscars, Rahman said "it (winning Oscars) is not the climax of my career... It is a starting point for making a lot of difference in music and in the way people think about music." > > 8 hours ago Press Trust of India (8 occurrences) > > > "She'd wake up in the middle of the night and say, 'I want you to win an Oscar'. And I'd just smile. Today, my wife's dream seems a possibility," Rahman had told IANS. > > Feb 9, 2009 Thaindian.com (51 occurrences) > > > "It's probably one-fifth of the time I normally take. For one thing, a normal film has about 150 cues. But in this one there were only 17- 18 cues for me. Boyle uses music very little but very efficiently," he added. > > Feb 22, 2009 Economic Times (34 occurrences) > > Commenting on his win, Rahman said: "When I won the second Oscar, I wanted to give a bigger message. We have a choice for love and hate for everything whether religion, caste, language - it is to choose love over hate whether in music or the... > > 4 hours ago NDTV.com (15 occurrences) > > "It is a great feeling...... It is getting better and better and let's hope for the biggest one - the Oscars," Rahman told reporters Sunday night after bagging the award for the best music. > > Feb 9, 2009 Hindu (61 occurrences) > > "Thank you for coming, but I will not disturb you so early. We will meet again. Remember we are in the early hours. I'm tired after a long journey, have to work in the morning and my children have to go to school," Rahman told applauding fans. > > 4 hours ago NDTV.com (10 occurrences) > > An elated Rahman said, "This (Oscar awards) is for the younger generation. I am told now that I have already crossed a major phase of my life. I hope they take inspiration from this and spread the message of peace and love." > > 10 hours ago Press Trust of India (10 occurrences) > > > "It'sa starting point for a lot in my career. And I hope my award inspires others as well," the invincible Rahman said in his modest manner. > > 12 hours ago Zee News (8 occurrences) > > > "I feel like one of our sports persons at the Olympics who is being told to bring home a gold medal," Rahman told the PTI news agency. "I hope I don't let down people in India who are expecting me to win the Oscar." > > > Feb 22, 2009 Earthtimes (press release) (31 occurrences) > > "I hope my award inspires others as well," said Rahman. > > 4 hours ago Thaindian.com (8 occurrences) > > Known for mixing traditional Indian music with western beats, Rahman said, "I like to see a film and then start scoring it in my mind, while doing something unrelated. You just grasp a film and start working, and something unpredictable comes out... > > Feb 22, 2009 Outlook (16 occurrences) > > > "All my life I have had a choice between hate and love. I chose love and I am here," he said. > > Feb 23, 2009 Chennai Online (20 occurrences) > > He added: "I don't know how it's going to be possible, though. Having a baby is such an important thing in your life - more important than winning an Oscar." > > Feb 17, 2009 guardian.co.uk (22 occurrences) > > Dedicating his gongs to the youth of the country, Rahman further said, "It`sa starting point in my career and will indeed make a difference in fans` approach towards good music." > > 8 hours ago Spicezee (6 occurrences) > > "My biggest dream to connect people through music has come true. In a world where there are enough reasons to separate us, the Oscars have unified us," Rahman told reporters at the Kodak Theatre. "Let's forget about the East and West divide... > > 31 minutes ago Thaindian.com (6 occurrences) > > On whether Indian talent was being treated on a par with Hollywood, he said: "Everybody treated me as an equal... Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg and Penelope Cruz, came up to me and congratulated me for winning these awards." > > Feb 23, 2009 Hindu (10 occurrences) >
