Kalam and Kalaignar at Rahman’s felicitation March 03, 2009 A grand celebration to felicitate A.R. Rahman is in the offing. The ball, for this glittering event, was set rolling by the biggies of the film industry. The various unions and associations in the Tamil film industry have unanimously decided to host a mega event to felicitate double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman. The decision was jointly taken by Producer’s Council Chairman Ramanarayanan, Film Chamber Secretary Katragadda Prasad, Director’s Association President [image: Oscar winner A.R. Rahman]
Bharathiraja, Worker’s Union leader FEFSI Vijayan, the Distributor’s Council chairman Kalaipuli Sekharan and the PRO Union Chairman Vijaya Murali. When these heads met Rahman two days ago to greet him on his victory they requested him to take part in the grand felicitation that is being planned. Official sources say that Rahman has given his assent to participate in the function. However, the date for the event, which is likely to be sometime during the end of March, will be announced in a day or two. Official confirmation is expected soon. There are also reports that the former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi could participate in the event. It is going to be one grand felicitation! http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-09-01/rahman-03-03-09.html -- regards, Vithur
