Musician and UN Goodwill ambassador Salman Ahmad was in for a surprise when his appeal to raise funds for the three million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Pakistan was met with a $1 million response by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Driven by the junoon to work for his country, the musician is all set to put together a UN concert by roping in Hollywood, popular musicians across the globe, and yes, the double Oscar winner, AR Rahman as well. Salman, who is hoping for a positive response from the wizard of Indian music, tells CT that making his presence felt at the UN General Assembly hall will only make Rahman a bigger star. You are also trying to put together a UN concert soon, bringing together Hollywood and music stars... My next UN musical mission is to put together a multi-artiste concert at the UN general assembly. My close friends, Deepak Chopra and Melissa Etheridge, as well as other superstars have responded to my appeal. Lawrence Bender and the UN’s director of outreach, Eric Falt are working to help me put this endeavour together. You have already written to AR Rahman... n Yes, I think AR Rahman’s presence alongside Deepak Chopra’s would show the power of arts and culture and Indo-Pak collaboration. I hope Rahman answers positively to my appeal, the way Deepak Chopra has. How big a draw would Rahman be after the double Oscars this year? As a fellow South Asian artiste, I’m extremely proud of Rahman and I wish him infinite success in his career. He would be a star attraction anywhere in the world, but his presence at the UN general assembly hall will make him an even bigger star. How soon will the concert happen? The planning is underway. I’m hoping for the best. Full Story http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Potpourri/Angelinas-a-great-friend-of-my-country/articleshow/4676790.cms Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com
