|| Slumdog Millionaire | Danny Boyle | Dev Patel ||

[ajaybaskar]

I was surfing thro the channels this morning to watch the proceedings of the Satyam issue.
I was shocked to see channels prioritising on SRK getting an invitation for Golden Globe. They've easily forgotten another Indian who is competing for an award. Neither did they utter a word on Critics Choice award.. Wonder when they'l grow..

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1602193&vid=330097

[ajaybaskar]

Mumbai, Jan 8 : The music album of the Hindi version of Danny Boyle directed Hollywood movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', titled 'Slumdog Crorepati' was recently released here.

Both the English and Hindi versions of the movie are now ready for all India release.

'Slumdog Millionaire' has already made news winning three top honours at the British Independent Film Awards.

It was a star-studded event at the JW Marriott Hotel here with Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor along with other fellow cast members present.

"It's a kind of role which I have never done before in my career. So it was very exciting. It has a lot of shades. Sometimes when you ask actors that what you think about the role, I can go on elaborating about it. But about this film, I can just say that it was great doing this role," said Anil Kapoor.

The music composed by A R Rahman is being touted as a great introduction to modern Indian and Bollywood music. According to Rahman, the film in itself is a masterpiece.

The soundtrack features various artistes, such as Suzanne D'Mello, Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun, Palakkad Sriram, Madhumitha, Sonu Nigam, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Alisha Chinai, Tanvi Shah and Sukhwinder Singh.

The story of 'Slumdog Crorepati' revolves round the life of an impoverished Indian teen named Jamal Malik, who becomes a contestant in the Hindi version of 'Who Wants to be A Millionaire?' and wins.

Since he is uneducated, his victory is suspected to be an instance of cheating. Those belonging to the clan of doubting Thomas deem it as one of proxy with embedded chips in his body to give the right answers in the contest!

Boyle is known for incorporating vibrant music in his films to capture the essence of each scene.

A R Rahman is reported to have done a wonderful job of portraying Jamal Malik's journey from the slums of Mumbai to the

[prasana84]

thalaiva u done it :cool2: :swinghead: :boo: :redjump: :bluejump:

[A.ANAND]

Slumdog is Critics' Choice, wins 5 awards

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/09slumdog-critics-choice.htm

[A.ANAND]

A.R. Rahman's fete!

January 9, 2009

Slumdog Millionaire has received rave reviews from all quarters, especially for its music that was scored by A.R. Rahman. This film has already bagged some awards. The latest award that it has garnered is the Broadcast Film Critics Association's Fourteenth Annual Critics Choice Awards. A R Rahman made his countrymen proud by

bagging the Best Composer award. Slumdog Millionaire was directed by the English director Danny Boyle. Other awards that this film got were the Best Film, Best Director, Best Writer (Simon Beaufoy), Best Young Actor (Dev Patel). The event took place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 8th, 2009.


http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-09-02/a-r-rahman-09-01-09.html

[prasana84]

http://www.strangecultureblog.com/2009/01/best-pic-predictions-slumdog-wins-globe.html
Globe award 2 days more 8-)

[ajaybaskar]

UTV World Movies bags 'Golden Globe' telecast rights for 3 years

http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/jan/jan48.php

[ajaybaskar]

Watched SDM today..

Easily this is one of the best films I've seen in my life. There were certain scenes which showed Mumbai/India in a bad note but that's reality.

Thalaivar's work is awesome and lifts the film to new hieghts. Its his music which transforms a low budget movie and gives a rich look to the film..

I wonder how such a crystal clear print with 5.1 recording is available in the market even before its Indian release.

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:20a4c71d6f]Film review: Slumdog Millionaire
Jan 9 2009 by Gavin Allen, Western Mail

IT'S usually annoyingly easy to identify an Oscar contender – a worthy drama, epic romance or big name biopic – but Slumdog Millionaire is a film that could change everything.

It is a rare thing, a film as original as it is brilliant, so original in fact that it may just destroy and rebuild the way Hollywood interacts with overseas film industries in one virtuoso camera swoop.

The biggest problem this film faces will be getting sceptical audiences into the cinema, but once word of mouth kicks in the chances are Slumdog Millionaire will provide director Danny Boyle with the biggest hit of his career; yes, bigger and more influential than Trainspotting.

When we meet Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) he is in the contestant's chair on India's version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Overnight, with just one question left to answer, Jamal is brutally questioned by police who suspect him of cheating. How could an 18-year-old "slumdog" possibly have all the answers?

In custody, Jamal recounts his life story to prove each answer was provided by experience in a life where he was raised by older brother Salim (Madhur Mittal) after the boys lost their mother during a religious uprising.

The pair befriend orphan girl Latika (Freida Pinto) but fall into the clutches of child slave traders, only to escape to life on the teeming Mumbai streets. But there Salim falls into a life of violent crime under a gang lord who forces Latika into prostitution and then marriage.

Jamal dreams of having enough money to rescue the woman he loves and extricate all three from lives of hardship; could the TV show be his answer?

Slumdog Millionaire is no art film, neither is it a worthy cause to support, it's a legitimate emotional blockbuster; a tear-jerking love story, a harsh social drama and a heartwarming coming of age story.

More importantly this is the first real meshing of Hollywood and Bollywood film culture. It will be a huge hit with Indian and Western audiences and the combined potential box office revenues will send studios scrabbling to clone it and cash in.

The acting is pitch perfect, from Anil Kapoor's slimy TV host to Irffan Khan's sympathetic police sergeant via Mittal's hot-headed sibling and Pinto's stunning love interest, while Skins actor Dev Patel makes a noble hero.

Yet each of the three leads is played by three actors in varying stages of their youth and all the young performers display staggering maturity and natural charm, as they bring to life an awesome script by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty).

But Danny Boyle has to take most credit.

His masterful direction cohesively unites the disparate elements (humour, action, romance, drama) while realising it with kinetic visuals and a pulsatingly authentic score from AR Rahman.

In this centrifuge of originality and quality, it most recalls Sergio Leone's masterpiece Once Upon A Time In America, which is about as high a compliment as I can pay a director.

This is genuinely visionary filmmaking.

5 out of 5

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[ajaybaskar]

http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/slideshow/critics-choice-awards2009.html

[prasana84]

watched the movie for the 8th time never felt bored at any scene. music ofcourse like any of his songs, its gettin better n better. bgm is awesome.

[thilak4life]

video of Rahman receiving the award from CCA:

http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1602193&vid=330087

For India...:clap:

(Enjoy)

[natha1729]

Golden globes major social event for HWood. It is inside circle. So, I think only Best Director guaranteed. But, Rahman is poster child for Indian music, so he can get Best Composer despite the not so Jai Ho Ho song. (Rahman, please get more spontaniety and thump in your songs for Hollywood when you get there. "Juzt Beat it, Just do the beat it, pal.) Best movie will be a battle between Dark K or SlumD or Milk( either way it is Indianish winner - (Dark (Night Shyamalan)), Slum and Holy Cow. So, don't be disappointed. It is India's Golden Earlobes plus Olden Globes, something like that..... Since GG is about $$ marketing, and DK made money, they might like to make SM some money. Let us see. So, there is a possibility for 3 awards. Screenplay would be thrown because of the originality of it and indirect kudos to Swarup for his contribution. Oscar's is difficult to say, but it the biggest social for Hollywood, just a few Indians won't make a summer for them! So, let us hope Rahman and Danny Boyle make it atleast. They are very special human beings. and Good luck, slums (aah, a bye product of the glorious caste system of India is now making a name. Every dog has his day - cannot get better than this!)

[littlemaster1982]

Natha1279,

Why are you so negative about SDM and awards? Not able to stomach the fact that ARR is getting recognition?

Geez!!!

[thilak4life]

" so he can get Best Composer despite the not so Jai Ho Ho song."

No, I don't think one gets best composer for the song (I found it okay, but I have a genuine weakness for the score). It'd be well deserved if he is nominated.

Regardless of what one thinks of such awards, you're tempted of supporting your favorites.

[ajaybaskar]

Rahman's Slumdog Millionaire song goes to Oscars
Friday, January 09, 2009 11:12 [IST]

A. R Rahman lost a dear friend and sound recordist H Sridhar days after 26/11. It has left the musical maestro shaken but not devastated. Without telling a soul, he left for the US to submit his Hindi song 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire at the Oscars.. a song that actually belonged to Subhash Ghai!

The song has already been nominated for the 'New York Critics Choice Award', and the soundtrack has fetched Rahman the 'Los Angeles Critics Choice Award' for the best score. The soundtrack has just received a Golden Globe Nomination and the song is a hot favourite at the Oscars.

And to think that the song belonged to Subhash Ghai in Yuvvraaj. It's not just the 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai' song that Subhash Ghai allowed the British director Danny Boyle and A. R. Rahman to use in Slumdog Millionaire. It now comes to light that Ghai also gave away an entire original song from his own Yuvvraaj to Slumdog Millionaire.

How did this bewildering barter of creativity happen? Says the song's writer Gulzar, "I had written a song called 'Aaja Aaja Shamiane Ke Taley, Zari Wale Neele Aasman Ke Taley' for Subhash Ghai's Yuvvraaj. But then for some reason Subhash felt he didn't need that song in the film. So Rahman suggested that we use the track in Slumdog Millionaire because it fitted perfectly. We asked Subhash and he readily agreed. I must say it was very generous of him. It's my first international project."

Subhash Ghai brushes off the compliment. "There's nothing generous about it. Give and take is an integral part of any creative field. Look at M F Husain Saab's generosity. He called me up all the way from Dubai to say he loved Yuvvraaj. After the battering that it got, his words came as balm to my soul, especially when Husain Saab said he saw the film twice and liked it even better the second time. I happily gave the 'Aaja Aaja' song to Rahman when he said that it was needed for Danny Boyle's film. I felt the song was slightly too soft and subtle for the aggressive character (Zayed Khan). I'm glad they could use it."

And now the song that Subhash Ghai so generously handed over to another film is being submitted for the Oscars. 'Aaja Aaja Shamiane Ke Taley' is being entered in for the Best Song Category at the Oscars.

Any regrets for giving over the song? "None at all. Every film and every song has its own destiny. That song was meant to be in Slumdog Millionaire. I'm just happy that a Hindi song is being noticed heard and hummed in the US by non-NRI audiences," says Ghai.

Speaking from the US, Rahman says, "I'm here for work. But I've to say the sudden death of my friend and my permanent sound recordist H Sridhar (who died of a cardiac arrest on December 1) has been a big blow for me. He was a close friend and professional associate for twenty years. He was not just a sound recordist but also a fantastic keyboards player. He revolutionalized sound recording. I am shattered? It's a personal and professional loss. But life goes on. It has to."

Source : IndiaFM

[A.ANAND]

Some of the tweets of people around the globe showering praises on SDM Music!


melcaylo: saw Slumdog Millionaire and now I want to be in an Indian music video.

tecarmona: just bought the slumdog millionaire soundtrack on itunes. i don't know which i like better, the movie or the music. (both are awesome.)

billstaples: Do films make me buy music.. Slumdog Millionaire made me go A-HA

nakedsushi: Thanks to Slumdog Millionaire, I've been listening to Indian music at work for 3 days straight.

aloha_pineapple: I REALLY want the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. I can't stop thinking about the music.

MikeWright101: Today's Top Tune from KCRW: A.R. Rahman's 'Latika's Theme' from Slumdog Millionaire

Atomicow: i havent seen slumdog millionaire, but working at a theater i get to see/hear the end credits alot - and the music is wild, to say the least

waffles: Slumdog Millionaire is a fantastic movie, in every sense. I especially loved the music.

unworn: @typefiend love Rehman! have owned the "Dil Se" album in tape, cd, mp3, m4a form over the years! loved Slumdog Millionaire' s music too...

lelandyoung: Slumdog Millionaire is superbly shot and acted. Blown away by the music, the wide, colorful vistas and the vivid, gripping storytelling.

CaitlinV3NUS: finally finished Slumdog Millionaire. ridiculously good. thanks @Chanathan Extra points for the great music too.
sambert: Slumdog Millionaire, awesome movie, awesome music!

jonmyers: Suzi and I saw Slumdog Millionaire. Amazing, strong film. Great music.

johncaswell: OK so I now have to see Slumdog Millionaire! ...the music sounds great too...

IndieFlix: Saw Slumdog Millionaire Theatre was packed & hot. It felt like India. Masterfully crafted Brilliantly cast Music A+ Be sure to watch credits

nagyman: Slumdog Millionaire. ..Great music, great picture, well told story. Must see.

gonomad: late night blogging about Slumdog Millionaire, a wonderful movie we saw tonight. The music and the sound effects and the story--powerful

Jasperblu: People, if you haven't seen "Slumdog Millionaire" yet... RUN don't walk to the theater. Best movie, love story, music, scenery, etc. ever!!!


shaig: slumdog millionaire was a good movie, despite all the hype I did enjoy it, music was great!

vigilanteweb: 'Slumdog Millionaire' was all that was promised. Great story, great acting and great music.

charliepark: ... follow-up: Saw Slumdog Millionaire last night. VERY good. The music was excellent. Also: vision of poverty was sobering and humiliating.
Oglio: can't say enuff good things about Slumdog Millionaire (great music as well!)

timjahn: Slumdog Millionaire was amazing! I highly recommend to all. Fantastic visuals, music, and story!

Omega13: Just saw Slumdog Millionaire. It was really entertaining, kinetic, and moving. Great Music. Must buy soundtrack tomorrow.

murphysean: Slumdog Millionaire has got to be Best Picture - what a film. Great music too!

craftivista: Starting off year with new music, both old (Wiley, Lady Sovereign, Bjork) and new (Slumdog Millionaire sndtrk)

adelime: I'm loving the soundtrack to Slumdog Millionaire. The film was great, and the music is beautiful.

SarahSiegel: Feeling inspired by "Slumdog Millionaire" - what a clever way of raising poverty-consciousne ss; what amazing music; what fantastic acting!

altan321: Slumdog Millionaire Wow! Great music, unique narrative structure, magical realism.

brendee: @debontherocks Totally agree about Slumdog Millionaire! Loved every second of it. The music is awesome too!

msjohnston: "Slumdog Millionaire" - once again a film that makes me want to go to India. It was terrifying and mesmerizing and the music - WOW!

bradley8424: Indian people playing loud Indian music outside. It's not M.I.A. and it's not from Slumdog Millionaire so it's deff not OK.

dgtlpapercuts: Slumdog Millionaire was fabulous: cinematography, story, acting, music. Now India food for dinner

pachecod: @lafinguy I'm downloading a bunch of Bollywood music after seeing Slumdog Millionaire. Great movie! See it.

lilchick: Just saw Slumdog Millionaire - awesome flick! Screenplay was super tight, and the music was brilliant. They included MIA even.

3pmusic: Slumdog Millionaire was incredible. Danny Boyle is just a fantastic director. Great story. Great actors. Brilliant music. Fav of 2008

wesfisher: Just saw Slumdog Millionaire. The music & sound editing were great. The child actors did an excellent job. Cinematography was pretty cool...

neiljholland: Saw Slumdog Millionaire Fri night. Highly recommend it but be ready to hang around for a little bollywood music video at the end.

JoshuaSH: Rocking out to the soundtrack to "Slumdog Millionaire. " Freaking awesome music from a great movie!

sejdb: I am amazed by Slumdog Millionaire, the night and the music. What Fred Astaire said- let's dance!

Paul_Lemberg: Just saw Slumdog Millionaire. Easily the best movie of the year. Best music, too.

unworn: Slumdog Millionaire was amazing. Great story, beautiful shots and perfect music.
hutchins: Thought Slumdog Millionaire was great but the "music video" during the credits was so out of place and unnecessary

source:
arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com

[MADDY]

Natha1279,

Why are you so negative about SDM and awards? Not able to stomach the fact that ARR is getting recognition?

Geez!!!

LM, i'm shocked that u r questioning such people - they have chronic medical problems :( we musnt make fun of them however funny they are

back to topic - again the freaking tamil newspapers havent reported it........

thalaivar needs to win oscars :bow: romba tension-a irukku

[ajaybaskar]

he will win as the odds favour him... But I read an article yesterday stating that Golden Globe winners dont get Oscars and vice versa..Is that true?

[A.ANAND]

back to topic - again the freaking tamil newspapers havent reported it........ -MADDY

therinjum theriyatha mathiri irukangga tamil media!



:cry: :cry: :cry3: :banghead: :hammer: :hammer:

[MADDY]

he will win as the odds favour him... But I read an article yesterday stating that Golden Globe winners dont get Oscars and vice versa..Is that true?

naanum idhaye dhaan kelvi patten......

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/golden_globes_vs_oscar_how_do_the_winners_compare

aaaha, thalaivar rendathhayum win pannanume :shaking:

[complicateur]

All baseless rumors based on unreliable statistics. EllAm win paNNalAm.
Benjamin Disraeli - "There are three kinds of lies -Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics".

[viraajan]

Correct Compli...

I hope he wins Oscar :?

[A.ANAND]

he will win as the odds favour him... But I read an article yesterday stating that Golden Globe winners dont get Oscars and vice versa..Is that true?

oscar patti kavalai illa!but now gloden globe win pannale periya vishayam! :D oru pakkam' thik thik'innu ore bayama irukku![kulir jorume vanthirum pola irukku] :shaking:

perumale,eppadiyavathu engga thalaivara medaiyila ethiduppa!

[MADDY]

Benjamin Disraeli - "There are three kinds of lies -Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics"

:lol: how true

[A.ANAND]

Top Soundtracks for the 1/17/2009 issue

Now Last Weeks Peak
1 1 9 1 Twilight - Soundtrack (Summit/Chop
Shop/Atlantic/ AG)
2 3 26 1 Mamma Mia! - Soundtrack (Decca)
3 2 11 1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year -
Soundtrack (Walt Disney)
4 7 6 4 Twilight: The Score (Carter
Burwell) - Soundtrack (Summit/Chop Shop/Atlantic/ AG)
5 12 2 5 Slumdog Millionaire - Soundtrack
(Interscope/ IGA)
6 5 29 1 Camp Rock - Soundtrack (Walt Disney)
7 6 5 6 Cadillac Records - Soundtrack (Music
World/Columbia/ Sony Music)
8 4 37 3 A Charlie Brown Christmas (Vince
Guaraldi Trio) - Soundtrack (Fantasy/Concord)
9 - 13 9 Purple Rain (Prince And The
Revolution) - Soundtrack (Warner Bros.)
10 9 58 1 Alvin And The Chipmunks - Soundtrack
(Fox/Razor & Tie)


http://uk.reuters.com/article/billboardCharts/idUKN0954705220090109?

[Wibha]

twilight ellam too much :rant:

even high school musical :x :argh:

[complicateur]

twilight ellam too much
Dig. Actually Twilight has some decent music. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhN7SG-H-3k) End dig.

[lancelot]

http://i.imdb.com/images/a/IMDb_RTG2009ballot.pdf

if anyone is interested... "printable Golden Globes ballot"
am actually thinking of framing it and hanging it in my room next to my original Transformers and Iron Man posters :)

hehe
:D

[Ramakrishna]

Danny Boyle and 'Slumdog Millionaire' Sweep Critics' Choice Awards
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=TKkqSAqHobs

[viraajan]

Natha1279,

Why are you so negative about SDM and awards? Not able to stomach the fact that ARR is getting recognition?

Geez!!!

Vidunga LM...

GM: Nalla kaariyathukku pogumbodhu ippadi ellam nadakkardhu sagajam than. Namakku Award kedaichudummm :yes:

[viraajan]

he will win as the odds favour him... But I read an article yesterday stating that Golden Globe winners dont get Oscars and vice versa..Is that true?

oscar patti kavalai illa!but now gloden globe win pannale periya vishayam! :D oru pakkam' thik thik'innu ore bayama irukku![kulir jorume vanthirum pola irukku] :shaking:

perumale,eppadiyavathu engga thalaivara medaiyila ethiduppa!

Adiyen Rahman Daasan? :wink:

Me too.... hoping for it.... Enakkum adhe juram than :(

[Ramakrishna]

Natha1279,

Why are you so negative about SDM and awards? Not able to stomach the fact that ARR is getting recognition?

Geez!!!

Vidunga LM...

GM: Nalla kaariyathukku pogumbodhu ippadi ellam nadakkardhu sagajam than. Namakku Award kedaichudummm :yes:

:evil: athula opposite-aa thaane nadakkum :lol:

[viraajan]

:lol: :oops:

But ippo positive-a than irukkanum... irukkum :D

[A.ANAND]

viraajan,
neenga ysr fan-na iruthalum,arr win pannaum innu manathara sonnathukku nanri ayya nandri! :D

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.mtv.com/videos/popout/?id=1601892&vid=329035

[A.ANAND]

woooooooooooooooooow!mudiyala! :clap: :2thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[viraajan]

viraajan,
neenga ysr fan-na iruthalum,arr win pannaum innu manathara sonnathukku nanri ayya nandri! :D

:D

Anand,
one sumaal inparmesan. I'm a yuvan fan-ngradhu unmai than... but never have i rated him ahead of ARR! Hav I? :? :roll:

IR -> ARR -> YSR ... :D :D

[viraajan]

woooooooooooooooooow!mudiyala! :clap: :2thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What does that video hav? :? Pls... let me kno...

unable to watch it... plugin prob :(

[ajaybaskar]

Don Bradman= Ilayaraja
Sachin Tendulkar=ARR
Sehwag=YSR.

[A.ANAND]

Don Bradman= Ilayaraja
Sachin Tendulkar=ARR
Sehwag=YSR.

pele-illayaraja
maradona-arr
beckam-ysr :lol:

[sibicalls]

Don Bradman= Ilayaraja
Sachin Tendulkar=ARR
Sehwag=YSR.

pele-illayaraja
maradona-arr
beckam-ysr :lol:

Objection!!!!

Pete Sampras - Illayaraja

Roger Federer - ARR

No Comments about Next one.

[directhit]

http://www.mtv.com/videos/popout/?id=1601892&vid=329035 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) Musical God :2thumbsup:
and future projects with kylie minogue/timberland/akon :cool2:

[thineshan54321]

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/09review-slumdog-millionaire-sumit.htm

what a stupid article. their title is "blame it on the hype". what hype? the hype that the movie generated was due to the movie alone. there were no big directors, producers, actors, or even music director (ar rahman is a new name to the world). so then what hype? it doesnt get better than a movie advertising itself. slumdog is a perfect example of that. the movie started of small, released in a limited amount of theatres in UK. now owing to the brilliant movie, it has catapulted itself to one of the greatest in history. i hope someone complains to rediff about this. they have some of media's finest and intelligent reviewers/authors.

[littlemaster1982]

Thineshan,

Rediff has a habit of publishing two reviews i.e in both extremes. Check out this review (http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/09review-slumdog-millionaire-raja.htm) from same rediff. FIVE STARS!!!

[Scale]

66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Nominees:

Changeling (2008): Clint Eastwood

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Alexandre Desplat

Defiance (2008): James Newton Howard

Frost/Nixon (2008): Hans Zimmer

Slumdog Millionaire (2008): A.R. Rahman


:yes: kulukki pottu paarthen'

[ajaybaskar]

Read an article yesterday stating that the li'l kid who played jamal is really from a slum. Oh Boy, his was the best performance in the movie...

[Wibha]

Read an article yesterday stating that the li'l kid who played jamal is really from a slum. Oh Boy, his was the best performance in the movie...

yes, a few of the child artists are from the slums :)
he was soo good :notworthy:

[ajaybaskar]

Then Boyle should be British Cinema's Bala...

[cuty2sweety]

Read an article yesterday stating that the li'l kid who played jamal is really from a slum. Oh Boy, his was the best performance in the movie...

yes, a few of the child artists are from the slums :)
he was soo good :notworthy:

Its actually the kids playing Salim & Latika who r from slum.What a performance :notworthy: :notworthy:

[thamizhvaanan]

Read an article yesterday stating that the li'l kid who played jamal is really from a slum. Oh Boy, his was the best performance in the movie...

yes, a few of the child artists are from the slums :)
he was soo good :notworthy:

Its actually the kids playing Salim & Latika who r from slum.What a performance :notworthy: :notworthy:

They are naturals :D The young actors and middle aged actors except Latika were all convincing. I felt others, especially dev patel to be distinctly unindian in his expressions and the way he carries himself around. Definitely not the chaiwala we are used to seeing :)

[thilak4life]

I thought the acting was terrible except for young Jamal (Young Salim was strictly OK, and Young Latika had nothing to do.). Perhaps Boyle wanted a "Bressonian" (to borrow from Eq) performance, but certainly few actors could have done a lot better than seem superficial. But Surprisingly, the bolly cast of Anil kapoor, Irrfan khan, Saurabh Shukla, Ankur Vikal suited well!

[united07]

SM is ranked at no.3 in the 'Top Soundtrack's section at www.apple.com....

check it out at http://www.apple.com/trailers/

in fact, it is ranked higher than High School Musicals 3!!

[directhit]

SDM wins the Best Screenplay - Motion Picture :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Guess_Me]

ARR wins Golden Globe :clap: :clap:

[directhit]

Thalaivar wins the Golden Globe

:bluejump: :bluejump: :bluejump: :redjump: :redjump: :redjump:

[Sourav]

Thalaivar wins the Golden Globe

:bluejump: :bluejump: :bluejump: :redjump: :redjump: :redjump: :thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :boo: :yes:

[thineshan54321]

wow. when his name was announced as one of the nominees, my heart beat just soared up and it did not come back to normal speed well after he won the award. god bless him.

[united07]

YAHOOO!!!!...
MU won last nite and ARR won this morning!

What is Mondays blues btw????

[lancelot]

Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Winner: Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - A.R. Rahman

hehe
:D

[lancelot]

YAHOOO!!!!...
MU won last nite and ARR won this morning!

What is Mondays blues btw????

so true... Shut Chelsea up BIG time... what an awesome performance... WOOOOW!!! Glory Glory Man United!!

and now, A R Rahman winning the Golden Globe... what a week its already been

hehe
:D

[MADDY]

my heart stopped beating for a while and came back when they said "award goes to rumann" :lol:

[P_R]

:victory:
Fantastic News !!!

aduthtu Oscar dhaan

Must listen to it soon :oops:

[united07]

avalanches of awards i guess for SM...

just won the best director award for Danny Boyle too!!!

And Anil was ecstatic!

[A.ANAND]

my heart stopped beating for a while and came back when they said "award goes to rumann" :lol:

pona week a.r.raman! :lol:

[ajaybaskar]

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=DMqFCCt6MSg

[lancelot]

Best Director - Motion Picture
Winner: Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

hehe
:D

[P_R]

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=DMqFCCt6MSg

:ty:

All my musicians in Chennai and Mumbai :bow:

[NOV]

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YAHOOO!!!!...
MU won last nite and ARR won this morning! so true... Shut Chelsea up BIG time... what an awesome performance... WOOOOW!!! Glory Glory Man United!!:Dunited and lancelot, go here and vote for our champions. :P

http://tfmpage.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=12471&highlight=

[lancelot]

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YAHOOO!!!!...
MU won last nite and ARR won this morning! so true... Shut Chelsea up BIG time... what an awesome performance... WOOOOW!!! Glory Glory Man United!!:Dunited and lancelot, go here and vote for our champions. :P

http://tfmpage.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=12471&highlight=
/// start dig.. as if that even needs voting :P
///end dig
hehe
:D

[ajaybaskar]

So far SDM has won 3 GGs out of the 4 nominations. One more to go...

[lancelot]

So far SDM has won 3 GGs out of the 4 nominations. One more to go...

3 out of 3 and one more to go... man all my predictions are coming true... am the best :D
hehe
:D

[rayan36]

WUHOO!!!!

[lancelot]

Best Motion Picture - Drama
Winner: Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

hehe
:D

[united07]

all 4 awards won!

Best screenplay
Best original score
Best director
Best movie

Oscar awaits!

[ajaybaskar]

4 out of 4....

Here we come,Oscars.... :thumbsup:

[vnkatkumar]

Our Mozart of Madras has finally made it to the big league i just saw it on this site guys http://southside.in/buzz_details.php?buzz_id=69
They were the first one to post it on the net cooooool

[MusicIsLife]

Awesome.. congratulations to the Great ARR... Feel proud to be an Indian and more to be a Tamilian

[MADDY]

headlines today has won my heart today :bow: full coverage on SDM and getting so many people's reaction :bow:

[P_R]

headlines today has won my heart today :bow: full coverage on SDM and getting so many people's reaction :bow:

Any you'd like to quote ?

[MADDY]

headlines today has won my heart today :bow: full coverage on SDM and getting so many people's reaction :bow:

Any you'd like to quote ?

Rajeev menon says ARRahman has broken the biggest barrier for hindi films, Indian films as a whole.....Gautam menon said, he isnt surprised at all (in the "he-had-to-win" tone).......blaaze told "he is the only artiste in the world whose music has something for everyone" .....i missed GVP's quote though :oops: :)

[Shakthiprabha.]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :bow: :bow: :bow:

[Wibha]

headlines today has won my heart today :bow: full coverage on SDM and getting so many people's reaction :bow:

Any you'd like to quote ?

Rajeev menon says ARRahman has broken the biggest barrier for hindi films, Indian films as a whole.....Gautam menon said, he isnt surprised at all (in the "he-had-to-win" tone).......blaaze told "he is the only artiste in the world whose music has something for everyone" .....i missed GVP's quote though :oops: :)

:notworthy: :notworthy:

[prasana84]

thalaivaa :notworthy: :thumbsup: :redjump: :bluejump: :boo: :2thumbsup:

[lancelot]

am so emotional... i dont think ill feel this way if a beautiful girl tells me she loves me... this is just awesome :)

the feeling of me finding A R Rahman 10 years back, and the world finding him today... its just a feeling il never be able to explain... unbelievable

hehe
:D

[m_23_bayarea]

ARR wins Golden Globe for Slumdog Millionairre! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

[SoftSword]

anbutthalaivaa...
vettri unakkae...
asatthiya thamizh magan needhaanae...!!

congrats THE BOSS :clap:

[Wibha]

http://www.nbc.com/golden-globes/video/clips/slumdog-takes-it-home/927006/ :D :D

[MrIndia]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

ella pugazhum iraibanukey..

the humble talented Rahman 8-) 8-) thank Q for making us proud.

[krish244]

WOW! This is wonderful news!

Congratulations to ARR!

thanks,

Krishnan

[Scale]

Slumdog Millionaire' wins 4 awards at Golden Globes

Best Director - Danny Boyle,
Best screenplay - Simon Beaufoy
Best musical score - AR Rahman
Best Motion Picture Award

Congratulations :clap: :clap: :notworthy:

[Scale]

It seams "Jai Ho" song was composed for Yuvraaj but featured in SDM. -
Ndtv Link (http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090079544&type=musicindia)

[SoftSword]

[tscii:72ff49a7c0]finally some news in tamil...

கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதை வென்றார் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான்


66வது கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதுக்காக இங்கிலாந்து டைரக்டர் டேனி பாயல் இயக்கிய ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனர் (‘Slumdog Millionaire') படம் 4 விருதுகளுக்கு சிபாரிசு செய்யப்பட்டது.

இந்த படத்துக்கு இசையமைத்த ரஹ்மானின் பெயரும் ஒரிஜினல் இசைக்காக விருதுக்கு சிபாரிசு செய்யப்பட்டது.

மேலும் சிறந்த படம், சிறந்த திரைக்கதை (சிமோன் பியூபோ) ஆகிய பிரிவுகளி்ன் கீழும் இந்தப் படம் கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதுக்காக பரிந்துரை செய்யப்பட்டது.

இந் நிலையில் இந்தப் படம் இசைக்கான விருதை வென்றுள்ளது. படத்துக்கு இசைமைத்த ரஹ்மான் கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதை வென்றுள்ளார்.

இதன் மூலம் இந்த விருதை வென்ற முதல் இந்தியர் என்ற பெருமையை ரஹ்மான் பெற்றுள்ளார்.

இந்தப் படம் மும்பையைச் சேர்ந்த வீதிச் சிறுவன் ஒருவனின் கதையை விவரிக்கிறது. ஒரு ஏழைச் சிறுவன் கோன்பனேகா குரோர்பதி மாதிரி ஒரு ஷோவில் பங்கேற்று மாபெரும் பணக்காரனாகும் கதை இது.
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[Sanjeevi]

Congrats ARR :thumbsup: :clap: :notworthy:

[SoftSword]

for a couple of cool pics of ARR... in his ultracool shades...

http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/1201-0.html#view_start

also... rahman when asked to speak in the stage, read out the names from a piece of paper while crediting... looks like he was well prepared for receiving it... and didn want to miss out any...

[Yathu]

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

Jai ho!
Congrats GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER A. R. Rahman!!

I would write more n put all the jumpy emoticons but im posting from my mobile!

[Dragun]

Congrats to AR Rahman! I hope to see him picking up an Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire!

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:d6cffb0e31]A. R. Rahman wins Golden Globe: Reactions from the film industry
IndiaGlitz [Monday, January 12, 2009]


Prominent film personalities and the who's who of the music industry have greeted Rahman after he won the coveted Golden Globe Award for Best Original Music score for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Here's what the stars said….



Shahrukh Khan: It is a proud moment for every Indian. Rahman has made us proud by winning the coveted award. I was an invitee to the award ceremony. To witness an Indian achieve the feat is an achievement in itself.



Drummer Sivamani: He is a musician par excellence. He deserves the award. I had been associated with him for a long time. To watch him working in close quarters is a delight. 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a jewel in Rahman's Crown. He deserves many more honors.



Aamir Khan: A great musician….Rahman is a rare talent. He is sure to go places. I wish him all the very best for his future endeavors.


Ramesh Vinayakam: He is an inspiration for musicians like us. He is a great human being and is sure to win many more honors. The Golden Globe is almost like an Oscar. I wish him all the best.



S. J. Suryah: I have worked with him in many films before. When he went to the USA for the Award Ceremony a week ago, I wished him well and hoped he wins the award. It has come true. Being a Tamilian, I am all the more proud with his achievement. Allah Rakha Rahman is a national treasure now.


Pa Vijay (lyricist): All the very best to Rahman. He has made every Indian and every Tamilian proud. It is a jewel in the crown of Tamil film history. He is a master craftsman.



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[ajaybaskar]

Back in contention..

http://www.incontention.com/?p=3915#more-3915

[united07]

Why a lot of news coming from india is stating that ARR won for his Jai Ho song??? He didn't win it for the song, rather he won it for the BGM! ......

correct me if I am wrong

[Guess_Me]

Slumdog Millionaire Audio CD now available at T-Series site

http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acd&pid=4565

[SoftSword]

Why a lot of news coming from india is stating that ARR won for his Jai Ho song??? He didn't win it for the song, rather he won it for the BGM! ......

correct me if I am wrong

ur rite...
even i was wondering how these people could publish such news without even understanding wat the award is for...

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.incontention.com/?page_id=3907

ARR moving up...

[ajaybaskar]

I still have'nt come out of this...

Night sarakku ethunathathan theliyumnu nenaikkiren... :D

[SoftSword]

I still have'nt come out of this...

Night sarakku ethunathathan theliyumnu nenaikkiren... :D

stolen the words from my mouth...
any other ARR fans from blore like to join???

[SVN]

Superb! Way to go ARR!

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:3d1ea2e1ba]ரஹ்மான் வென்ற ஹாலிவுட் விருது
இந்தியர்கள் பெருமிதம்!

மும்பையை சேர்ந்த ஏழை சிறுவன் ஒருவன் குரோர்பதி நிகழ்ச்சியில் கலந்து கொண்டு பதிலளிக்கிறான். அங்கு கேட்கப்படும் ஒவ்வொரு கேள்விக்கும் தன் வாழ்க்கையில் நடந்த துயரமான நிகழ்ச்சிகளை ஒப்பிட்டு பதில் சொல்கிறான். எல்லா பதில்களும் சரியாக இருக்கிற பட்சத்தில் கேள்விகள் முன்பே தரப்பட்டுவிட்டதோ என்ற சந்தேகமே எழுகிறது.

முடிவில் அவன் எப்படி வென்றான் என்பதை விவரிக்கும் படம்தான் ‘ஸ்லம் டாக் மில்லியனார்’ இங்கிலாந்து இயக்குனர் டேனி பாயல் இயக்கியுள்ளார். இந்த படத்திற்காக ஹாலிவுட்டின் புகழ்பெற்ற கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதை வென்றிருக்கிறார் இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான். இந்த விருதை வென்ற முதல் இந்தியர் என்ற பெருமையையும் தட்டிச் சென்றிருக்கிறார் ரஹ்மான்.

சிறந்த படம், சிறந்த கதை, சிறந்த இசை ஆகிய பிரிவுகளில் போட்டிக்கு சென்ற இந்த படத்தில், சிறந்த இசைக்காக தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது ஸ்லம்டாக். அடக்கமாக, ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் இல்லாமல் விருதுகளை குவித்து வரும் ரஹ்மான் நம்ம ஊரு பிரபலம் என்பதில் ஒட்டு மொத்த இந்தியாவே காலரை தூக்கிவிட்டுக் கொள்ளலாம்!

http://www.tamilcinema.com/CINENEWS/Hotnews/2009/January/120109.asp

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[A.ANAND]

[tscii:6fd2ec6248]Bollywood hails Rahman's Globes win

IANS | Monday, 12 January , 2009, 15:41


Bollywood hails Rahman for winning Golden

Globe Bollywood music director AR Rahman Monday became the first Indian to win the Golden Globe Award, for best original musical score in Danny Boyle's movie Slumdog Millionaire. The honour bestowed on the maestro has brought much cheer to the Indian film industry.

Special: Trace A R Rehman's musical journey | All about Slumdog Millionaire | Congratulate Rahman

"The Golden Globe is a coveted award and it is a rare honour for an Indian music director. By winning it, competing with composers from around the world, Rahman has not only proved his worth, but has also conveyed to the world that, given a chance, an Indian music director can deservedly vie with any composer in the world," fellow composer Anu Malik said.

Rahman won the prestigious award for his score in the song Jai Ho, for which Gulzar penned the lyrics. The song is a typical Rahman number and the composer stuck to his signature style while composing it.

Sukhwinder Singh, who has sung the song, said: "Rahman has churned out great songs even in the past but he did not get an award so I feel that he truly deserves this one. I am very happy for him and when he comes back to India, I will meet him. I'm sure he will definitely ask me, 'Are you happy?'. The song Jai Ho is a very naughty and playful number; it has a good combination of poetry and music and and I enjoyed singing it."

"The international recognition that Rahman has earned for himself makes every Indian proud. He deserves it more than anybody else for his wholehearted dedication to music. It's a rare honour. I congratulate Rahman," said director Aziz Mirza.

Slumdog Millionaire bagged four Golden Globe awards. Apart from Rahman, the movie won the awards - considered a precursor to the Oscars - for best motion picture, best screenplay and best director.

That Slumdog Millionaire will sweep the Golden Globe Awards was a foregone conclusion after critics from around the world, Hollywood in particular, hailed the film.

Most Indians expected Rahman, known for scoring soul-stirring music in Bollywood and other Indian films, to emerge victorious. And that was exactly what happened Sunday night, making the 43-year-old music composer the first Indian to bag a Golden Globe.

"We are very proud of Rahman. He is an internationally recognised music genius and Golden Globes is a significant win for the music fraternity in India too. Though I haven't worked with him as much as others, I admire him from a distance," said singer Shaan.

"Rahman is truly the king. He is one of the finest composers in the country. He has carried India's name on the global map and has achieved something, which no one from this country could do. He deserves every award that exists," singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan said.

Based on Vikas Swarup's novel Q & A, the film starring Dev Patel, Freida Pinto and Anil Kapoor, is releasing in India January 23.

Rahman got his first big break in Mani Ratnam's Roja and later composed music for many films in southern India. His first full-fledged Bollywood project was Ram Gopal Varma's hit Rangeela. Most of the songs, including Tanha Tanha and Hai Rama and Yaaro sun lo Zara, were chartbusters. After that there was no looking back for him.

Later, Rahman became a name to reckon with through his soulful compositions in Dil Se…, 1947 Earth, Taal, Lagaan, Guru, Rang De Basanti and Jodhaa Akbar.

Rahman not only won hearts in India, but also made a mark on the global music scene. He got his first international break when Andrew Lloyd Webber invited him to compose music for Broadway musical Bombay Dreams, which won him immense international fame. He also composed for the stage adaptation of JRR. Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings that premiered in Canada in 2006 and in London in 2007.

Rahman launched his first full-fledged orchestra last year. It has been named 'Global Music' and is the first homegrown orchestra.

After winning the Golden Globe, Rahman is looking forward to bagging an Oscar for his soundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire.

"For the people of India to get an Oscar is a big thing. So for their sake, more than mine, I hope my song Jai ho and my music score in Slumdog Millionaire win the Oscar," said Rahman, whose latest hit back home was Ghajini.

He is all set to enthral his fans with his upcoming projects "Delhi-6 and Blue.




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[A.ANAND]

இசை அமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானுக்கு கோல்டன் குளோப் ஹாலிவுட் விருது-திரையுலகத்தினர் வாழ்த்து

டெல்லி : பிரபல இசை அமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமான், ஹாலிவுட்டின் சிறந்த இசை அமைப்பாளராக தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டதையடுத்து, அவருக்கு கோல்டன் குளோப் விருது வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான், தமிழ் மற்றும் இந்தி திரையுலகத்தில் முன்னணி இசை அமைப்பாளராக இருந்து வருகிறார். அண்மையில், இவர், ஸ்லம் டாக் மில்லினர் என்ற ஆங்கில படத்துக்கு இசையமைத்துள்ளார். இந்த படத்திற்கு சிறந்த முறையில் இசையமைத்ததற்காக ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு கோல்டன் குளோப் விருது கிடைத்துள்ளது. ஆஸ்கர் விருதுக்கு அடுத்தபடியாக உயரிய விருதான கோல்டன் குளோப் விருது பெற்ற ரகுமானுக்கு, நடிகர் ரஜினிகாந்த், இயக்குநர்கள் மணிரத்தினம், ஷங்கர் உள்ளிட்ட ஏராளமானோர் வாழ்த்து தெரிவித்து வருகின்றனர். ஹாலிவுட்டில் சிறந்த இசையமைப்பாளராக தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்ட முதல் இந்தியர் என்ற பெருமையை ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் பெற்றுள்ளார் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

www.kumudam.com

[Jyothsna]

No words to explain the feeling... :notworthy: :boo:

[MusicIsLife]

I am so proud of ARR, in this economic times and turmoil, ARR has done what every indian needs to feel happy, elated, proud and the emotion is endless... Hats off

All i can say is Congratulations. Here we come Oscars.

[lancelot]

post award press conference
http://www.goldenglobes.org/videogallery/video/49771/
hehe
:D

[Renault]

Congrats to ARR. Proud day for every Indian.

[Yathu]

This is going to open so many doors for ARR in terms of international projects!

Where will ARR go from here? The possibilities are endless.

Makes me excited/ nervous just thinking about it! I wonder how ARR feels? :D

[A.ANAND]

'I can't wait to give Rahman a hug' - Sukhwinder Singh

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/I_cant_wait_to_give_Rahman_a_hug/articleshow/3968689.cms

[Sourav]

[tscii:8d343a61bd]
‘It’s India’s honour’
...says A R Rahman who recently turned 43 and is the first Indian to win The Golden Globe Award. He spoke to Chennai Times before leaving for Los Angeles
SUBHASH K JHA Times News Network


You’re the first Indian musician to win The Golden Globe Award…
It’s an honour for India, not just for me. More to come, hopefully.
The Golden Globe is seen as a precursor to the Oscars...
Let’s hope so. I have my fingers crossed. When a film and my music get acceptance, it’s the equivalent of an Oscar for me. It’s a big thing for the people of India to get an Oscar. So, for their sake more than mine, I hope my song Jai Ho and my music score in Slumdog Millionaire (SM) win the Oscar.
Freida Pinto says, of the four Golden Globe nominations for Slumdog Millionaire, yours makes her the proudest...
That’s really sweet of her. I was in LA to have lunch with the panel members of the Oscars and for the promotion of SM. Some critics in the US say it’s one of the best films they’ve ever seen. It’s not just about my music, it’s the way director, Danny Boyle, has put the film together.
Please explain...
The throbbing pulse of Mumbai is superbly captured in the film. SM is about suffering, hope and redemption. If my music in SM has made an impact in the West, it’s because it’s projected effectively. Though some of the songs are in Hindi, nobody complained about them being boring or incomprehensible. Jai Ho, the song which has been nominated for The Golden Globe, O Saya… and Ringa Ringa… which are influenced by Choli Ke Peeche are, for them, in a foreign language, yet they loved it.
Were you in the US to lobby for the Oscar for Jai Ho?
It’s not about lobbying. It’s about letting the jury members meet me, get to know me and decide if the person behind the creation is worth voting for. As an artiste, I need to be recognised on a human level. So, I needed to go to Hollywood with my song Jai Ho. I met top Hollywood soundtrack composers like Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and Danny Elfman.
And what did they have to say about your music?
They had genuine warm comments about my music. At first, I thought they were just being sweet and polite. You know, LA is a place where people in the entertainment industry say many things they don’t mean. So, I double-checked. And these big guns in Hollywood really meant it. I think they love the Mumbai that they’ve seen in
the film. And Danny has made terrific use of my music. The way he has mixed my songs, they’re full-on like a discotheque.
Has Mumbai’s image suffered a setback in the US after 26/11?
Everyone is a bit shaken. Security has been tightened in the US and I was subjected to it at every hotel that I went to. Everyone has to be more careful. There’s a little bit of negativity about what happened. But the way they look at India, our music and cinema is very positive.
You sound really upbeat...
The image of Mumbai is still intact. SM has promoted Mumbai tourism to a great extent. I don’t think any city in the world has been portrayed as vibrantly as Mumbai. I got the right vibes in LA. Many people, including Akon and Nelly Furtago, want to come to India to collaborate with our entertainment industry. We just need to carry it forward.
It’s believed you left for LA because of your dear friend’s death?
The sudden death of my friend and permanent sound recordist H Sridhar (who died of a cardiac arrest on December 1) has been a big blow to me. He was a close friend and professional associate for twenty years. He was not just a sound recordist but also a fantastic keyboard player. He revolutionised sound recording. Am I shattered? Yes, it’s a personal and professional loss. But life goes on. It has to.


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[ajaybaskar]

Nice one from someone who didn't know ARR and wished he had:

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/01/12/slumdog-composer-a-r-rahman-is-a-big-deal.aspx

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.dailypioneer.com/149681/Golden-boy-goes-global-scripts-history.html

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=4202f198-6a9a-4125-9ebb-34613972f221&&Headline=Waiting+for+the+big+O

http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=50476

http://www.allbollywood.com/news/2009/0112/380300/ar_rahman.shtml

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/I_cant_wait_to_give_Rahman_a_hug/articleshow/3968689.cms

http://www.samaylive.com/news/rahman-congratulated-by-music-industry/604251.html

http://movies.ndtv.com/newstory.asp?section=Movies&id=ENTEN20090079776
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/rahman-dedicates-golden-globe-win-to-india/14/16/52682/on

http://in.reuters.com/article/bollywoodNews/idINIndia-37399220090112?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0
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[thamizhvaanan]

Music director A R Rahman, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Golden Globe award for his score in 'Slumdog Millionaire' has dedicated his achievement to the country.

It has been really awesome for the past few months. Sachin winning a test match and dedicating it to Indians n terror victims. ARR winning a Golden globe and dedicating it to Indians all across the globe. These are two of the greatest torch bearers of Indian identity - unquestionable GENIUS greatly enhanced by dedication and hardwork, humbleness yet unfaltering pride in whatever they do, epitome of perfection and ideal balance in their actions. They inspired a whole generation and will continue to inspire future generations. They are the ideal role models to emulate!

Dear Gods, we are proud to be your fans.. you make us all proud :bow: All the best for your future successes :bow: :bow:

[MADDY]

special thanks to Danny Boyle for lavishing praises on the most vibrant city in the world - MUmbai.........Mumbai is any film makers' fascination :bow: Mumbai is a character in itself, city has a life.......its also a land of gold - u put anything in it, u get great returns.......Danny Boyle shot his movie in this great city and look at the returns this land gave him........

my only hope is that thalaivar shouldnt dedicate this award to victims of terror attacks@26/11.....their loss can never be compensated by awards or test match victories

[directhit]

Danny Boyle wants to return to Mumbai

London (IANS): Danny Boyle, the British director of the award-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire", wants to return to Mumbai to make another film.

"I'd love to do a thriller there next - the energy is extraordinary," he told thelondonpaper.

"They call it Maximum City which is absolutely accurate: the problems they have there, the joys, the wonders, are absolutely maximum. It's a passionate, romantic city, and it loves a love story.

"And despite all that has happened there recently it is a city moving towards happiness. You have these incredible extremes but it feels like there's a destiny that binds it all together."

Boyle, whose film has just opened in cinemas across Britain to wide critical acclaim, told the London eveninger he was keeping his "feet on the ground" as far as Oscar expectations went.

"The town basically votes for its own in the end, you have to accept that and keep your feet on the ground. The value of it, of course, is just getting in the room; the platform it gives to a small film like this is remarkable.

"What I can tell you is it is better to be liked than disliked. I only ever thought we'd be at the back of the room waving, so it's nice to be at the front."

Boyle's 1996 film "Trainspotting" won an Oscar nomination for the best adapted screenplay but he said, "We should have know we weren't going to win, though. We were sat right at the back."

The British filmmaker said he had been thinking of filming writer Irvine Welsh's sequel to "Trainspotting" called "Porno".

"We want to do it when the actors look more middle-aged. The problem is they don't age quickly as the rest of us - it's that Dorian Gray thing," he added.

Asked what he would do if he won a million pounds, Boyle told the newspaper he would give it to "this guy called Raj who was first assistant director on the film ("Slumdog Millionaire") and works for Street Scools - schools in Mumbai that are on the streets."

"You'd have to do something like that wouldn't you." :bow: :bow:

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200901130941.htm

And in all probability music would be by ARR again :thumbsup:

[united07]

This album have some of the best percussion work comparable to Ayitha Ezhuthu and Parthale Paravasam.

Mausam is amazing with its energy!
Riot is maintaining it's momentum of about to break out and yet it doesn't
Lathika's Theme is soothing...
Millionaire is catchy...
Ringa Ringa is cool!

overall amazing work from ARR...sorry just had time to listen to it and it's amazing!

[ajaybaskar]

I was terrified before Golden Globe awards: Rahman

Music maestro A R Rahman, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian to get the Golden Globe honour for 'Slumdog Millionaire' has revealed that he was terrified just before the awards as he did not want to disappoint the one billion Indians.

LOS ANGELES: Music maestro A R Rahman, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian to get the Golden Globe honour for 'Slumdog Millionaire' has revealed that he was terrified just before the awards as he did not want to disappoint the one billion Indians.

"Somewhere, I think I was terrified yesterday. I didn't want to let down a billion people there and say ohh!," the 43-year-old musician said.

Rahman bagged the Golden Globe award for Best Original Music Score for 'Slumdog Millionaire', a rags-to-riches story of a Mumbai slumdweller.

Directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle, the film bagged four prestigious awards including the Best Motion Picture.

Rahman said his award is dedicated to one billion Indians.

"I think more than what if I had wanted this...for me it is an award but for Indians it is a great deal. I feel proud about it. After all those low in the last couple of months it is great to see all the happiness and positivity," the musician said referring to the recent terror attacks on Mumbai.

"It is great. I am so excited I have never been so excited for any other award," he said in an interview to NDTV.

Rahman also revealed that he was uncertain about taking up the project initially due to his busy schedule and stopped short of saying no.

"I was so busy if it was just half beat away from me I would have said no but something told me that it was great to work with such a legendary director like Danny Boyle," he said.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/I_was_terrified_before_awards_Rahman/articleshow/3972963.cms

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:b2cd8e76bd]From Bollywood to Hollywood

The "Mozart from Madras" is ready for his close up after winning a
Golden Globe for "Slumdog Millionaire. "

By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost
Published: January 12, 2009 08:44 ET
Updated: January 12, 2009 12:41 ET

NEW DELHI — Calling India's A.R. Rahman — who won a Golden Globe
award for the score of "Slumdog Millionaire" last night — the best
composer you've never heard of is beyond understatement.

Known locally as "the Mozart from Madras," Rahman has sold over 200
million albums worldwide: more than Madonna and Britney Spears
combined.

But the truth of the matter is you probably can't hum one of his
songs. That's about to change.

"There are a number of gifts that single [Rahman] out as special. His
handling of rhythmical elements is astonishing and his solutions very
South Indian," said Ken Hunt, one of the authors of the upcoming
third edition of "The Rough Guide to World Music." "His melodies are
catchy, clever and reveal a command of theatrical music techniques,"
Hunt adds. "He was pretty much ready for the big time from the get-
go."

And now the big time is ready for him. With a multicultural
soundtrack unlike anything he's ever done for Bollywood, the 43-year-
old composer-singer- producer might be on his way to becoming
America's hottest new hand on the mixing board. Indian-origin DJs in
New York and London have been saying it for years, but now it just
may be true. Brown is the new black.

As far as Indians are concerned, it's about time. Audiences here,
where "Slumdog Millionaire" has not yet been released, have been
overjoyed by the film's surprise victories at the Critics' Choice and
Golden Globe awards. Here's one tribute:

Only three Indian films ever have been nominated for an Oscar in the
foreign language category, "Mother India" (1957), "Salaam
Bombay!" (1988) and "Lagaan" (2001). None took home the prize.

So even though "Slumdog" — written by Simon Beaufoy and directed by
Danny Boyle — is not technically an Indian production, or even a
Bollywood-style film, the accolades for Rahman have provided some
validation for the larger-than- life musicals that Indians often
simply call "our films."

Rahman, who started to learn the piano at the age of 4, is something
of a Slumdog Millionaire himself. After his father died, he was
forced to start work as a keyboard player to support his family at
just 11 years old. He later dropped out of high school to pursue his
music career. About that same time, he converted from Hinduism to
Islam, a brave choice in a country where Muslims often face
persecution. But he says Islam "set [him] free."

From his humble beginnings, Rahman swiftly became one of Bollywood's
biggest money spinners — a kind of Indian Quincy Jones — virtually
owning the industry for more than a decade. His hits, like Chaiya
Chaiya, Chhoti Si Asha and Thee Thee, have as much enduring appeal as
any Beatles standard, and not only for Bollywood fans. "A.R. Rahman
is nothing short of a melodic genius," Andrew Lloyd Webber has said.
"I admire his unique sense of harmony, his staggering rhythms and his
melodies that take an unexpected twist that no Western composer would
dream of."

Bollywood insiders know that kind of staggering genius can make or
break a film in India. "In Indian cinema, the music is such an
important part of it that music can save a mediocre film," says film
critic Jai Arjun Singh. "With Rahman, it happens frequently."

That's not an overstatement. Marketers use song-and-dance numbers
from movies for the trailers, videos on Channel V and MTV drive
repeat business, and soundtrack sales and music video rights account
for a significant part of the picture's revenue.

That's why Indian producers swear by him. "He has demonstrated fusion
of west and east more than most musicians over the world," said
Ronnie Screwvala, chief executive of UTV Motion Pictures, one of
India's most successful film production companies. "All our tent pole
[productions] have always been Rahman [films]—from Swades to Rang De
Basanti to Jodha Akhbar and Delhi 6."

Nevertheless, though he performed with Michael Jackson and wrote the
music for Webber's Broadway musical Bombay Dreams and the stage
production of the Lord of the Rings, Rahman was virtually unknown to
Western fans until last night.

Now he has to be considered a frontrunner for an Oscar, and a raft of
offers from record companies and producers in the U.S. music industry.

Here comes the close up.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/india/090112/bollywood-hollywood[/tscii:b2cd8e76bd]

[ajaybaskar]

Bollywood hails Rahman

Rajeev Menon --- It's a great thing to have happened. And it has opened doors to Indian film music and Indian films to the western world. Earlier too, there were people like Mira Nayar and Deepa Mehta, who got international recognition. But what is remarkable here is that, here's a guy who has been brought up here, working here, practising here, and doing what he's doing regularly . And he's competed with the world and won it! It's given a lot of confidence to others. Rahman is home-grown, humble and embodies all that we love to see in a human and a celebrity . There is humility not just in him ,but in his music too. He keeps doors open for all kinds of music people, to walk in and knock at his door.

P C Sreeram --- I was in the Mumbai airport when I saw it in the news. I know him from his jingle-days. He was so focussed in his wo rk , a n d used to work late in the nights. It's amazing the way he has evolved. He is a man of very few words, his work speaks for him. Now with India going global, his achievement is one more major step towards it. He has given a new sound to the world.

Kartik Raja -- Rahman's victory is a lesson in life for all Indians. That nothing is impossible, if you put your mind to it.

Sivamani -- My feeling not only echoes my happiness, but India's. I'm extremely delighted that he has won the award,I'm not sure which sequence of mine has been used for Slumdog Millionaire, but playing for him is always a delight.

Steeve Vatz -- I'm proud to be associated with him,Golden Globe is not something just anyone can get. And I hope he goes all the way to win the Oscar. Generally we believe that no one from India can make it to the academy awards. But with Rahman, we have a loud voice.

Darbuka Shiva (Percussionist) --- I haven't worked with him yet. But, yes, I'm a fan. Shiva that the maestro has marked out a clear-cut path for other musicians like him, by showing that people from India can reach a high pedestal. "It's such a big encouragement for all of us," he observes. "I've listened to the score. Good grooves, good rhythms, it is mind blowing.

Sreenivas (singer,composer) --- It's absolutely overwhelming. .And the Oscars are just a step away��Rahman is the ideal combination of a genius musician and a fantastic human being.

Trilok and Sharada (Ad film makers) --- When we heard the news, we sent a message to Rahman 'You deserve what you got, and nobody can take it away from you.'. We have known him years before Roja happened to him. In fact, we took director Mani Ratnam across to Rahman and told Mani, and he was then signed for Roja. He is the most wonderful guy I've met. Nothing has changed then or now. He was brilliant then, he is brilliant now, and he always will be brilliant. His mother is the most important person for all of us. She has always been there as a pillar of moral support and strength, for him, and for all of us too. We feel so proud of his achievement!

Rahman's Mother : My son looked so tall, holding his own among all those foreigners.[ Deccan,Chennai]

Rakesh Mehra : Remove the music, the film(sdm) would lose its energy. Although set in poverty slumdog talks about hope. Rahman is the first star after satyajit ray to have done us proud. We have to celebrate this moment-we should not lose it by saying it is a british film. Only cynics will say such things. [TOI,Chennai]

Parsoon Joshi - I'm Thrilled. Many years ago, Rahman showed us there's nothing like south indian or north indian music. Today, He's proved there's no difference between the East and the West.Good work is recognised everywhere.[ TOI,Chennai]

Subash Ghai : I was sure Rahman would win an oscar. His ability to fuse Indian and western music is magical, it touches even the soul of a child.[TOI,Chennai]

Ashutosh Gowerieker : I love the background music--It's electric , captivating abd brings out the dilemma of the characters.[ TOI,Chennai]

Vishal Dadlani - His confluence of Indian and Western sounds is sure to go global now.The world had to wake up to the talent that this man has. It was inevitable.To have what are essentially Indian songs and sounds in an English film speaks volumes of the confluence in Rahman's music,When you see it in the film, it dawns that the music is neither Indian nor Western, and that I think is the key to making it global. He has managed to merge the two without losing out on the magic. [Reuters]

Kollywood : All from Deccan Chr

Ajith[Actor] - I am for for A.R Rahman who has made all of us proud. I wish him and his family all success and prosperity for his future acheivments.

Madhavan[Actor] - After i heard the news, I was very happy and felt really proud. I have done three films with him and it has been great.All his works till date have been outstanding and I think this win would definetly encourage other indian musicians to explore further though a rahman like person is yet to enter the indian music industry.

Shruti Hasan[musician] - I am very excited and it's a really proud moment for artistes in india.Ofcourse it's not the most important thing to prove anything outside the country, but he's done the both and that's great.

Vidyasagar[Music director] - Like everything 'first' has its own value. A.R Rahman being the first indian has made all indians proud. I am extremley happy that someone from our faternity has won this prestigeous award. I wish him all the very best in life.

Suchitra[RJ&Singer] - These are such bleak, low times with the recession,essential supplies under thread, satyam collapsing that this news comes as a beacon of light and not just a ray. Rahman is a phenomenon that people all over the globe will now get to experience and enjoy. We are just luck that he lives a few streets away.

Blaaze : A.R Rahman is a blessing to the music industry and also to all of us.It was a great experience to work with him on Sdm. All my respect for the one in a billion

Chinmayee - A.R Rahman has been a number one musician for so many years.This is just added to the glory.Now I am just waiting for oscars.

GV Prakash : When I realised he is the first indian to win this award, it made me even more proud of being an indian

Naresh Iyer - He has always been a path breaker from the start. This is yet another example. I feel this is just the beginning. Undoubtedly He has made all of us proud. I really feel honoured to have worked with him.

[ajaybaskar]

Rahman might have refused Slumdog Millionaire

Music maestro A R Rahman, the first Indian to win a Golden Globe, was very nervous at the award ceremony as he did not want to let down a billion people back home in India.

In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Sarah Jacob, Rahman says that Slumdog Millionaire

NDTV: You've worked with Shekhar Kapoor in Elizabeth, Andrew Lloyd Webber in Bombay Dreams, you have performed with Michael Jackson, you also wrote the music for the threatre production of The Lord of the Rings. After all these international projects, what does winning a Golden Globe mean to you?

A R Rahman: For me it's an award, but for all Indians it's a great deal. I was so terrified yesterday at the award ceremony. I didn't want to let down a billion of people back home. So, it was great when I received it, I was very excited. I've never been so excited about any other award before.

NDTV: How did you celebrate your win? We've seen champagne bottles and chocolates all over your room.

A R Rahman: I don't drink unfortunately, but there were a lot of champagne bottles sent to me by my friends back home. But the excitement was more in India. Forty-four channels were broadcasting simultaneously. I'm feeling proud about it. Last couple of months have been very sad, it's great to see people happy.

NDTV: How did you get involved with Slumdog Millionaire? What attracted you to this project?

A R Rahman: I don't know. I might have said no to the project, but something inside me said that it would be a great thing to work on.

[lancelot]

Rahman might have refused Slumdog Millionaire

Music maestro A R Rahman, the first Indian to win a Golden Globe, was very nervous at the award ceremony as he did not want to let down a billion people back home in India.

In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Sarah Jacob, Rahman says that Slumdog Millionaire

NDTV: You've worked with Shekhar Kapoor in Elizabeth, Andrew Lloyd Webber in Bombay Dreams, you have performed with Michael Jackson, you also wrote the music for the threatre production of The Lord of the Rings. After all these international projects, what does winning a Golden Globe mean to you?

A R Rahman: For me it's an award, but for all Indians it's a great deal. I was so terrified yesterday at the award ceremony. I didn't want to let down a billion of people back home. So, it was great when I received it, I was very excited. I've never been so excited about any other award before.

NDTV: How did you celebrate your win? We've seen champagne bottles and chocolates all over your room.

A R Rahman: I don't drink unfortunately, but there were a lot of champagne bottles sent to me by my friends back home. But the excitement was more in India. Forty-four channels were broadcasting simultaneously. I'm feeling proud about it. Last couple of months have been very sad, it's great to see people happy.

NDTV: How did you get involved with Slumdog Millionaire? What attracted you to this project?

A R Rahman: I don't know. I might have said no to the project, but something inside me said that it would be a great thing to work on.

would anyone have the link to the NDTV interview? i missed it yesterday :(
hehe
:D

[united07]

It seems even Danny Boyle is a MU fan...

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/article2129056.ece

[united07]

Mira Nair: "The most innocent and lovely image on American television in years was the sight of our beloved A.R. Rahman on tiptoe hugging a loved one before he got the Golden Globe. How wonderful to see this rush of talent being recognized. Go, Slumdog!"

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: "This is absolutely fantastic news. Superb in the superlative. Heartiest congratulations to him. He's truly blessed. An incredible talent, a wonderful soul and has always been and will be the pride of our country."

Pritam Chakraborty: "Wow ...I was kind of expecting this. Congratulations to him. It's a proud moment for any Indian especially the music fraternity. I pray that it's just the beginning for him."

Amitabh Bachchan: "Congratulations. A reward most deserving."

Abhishek Bachchan: "What a glorious moment for him. He continues to make us proud. I'm very lucky to have worked with him in Yuva, Guru and Delhi 6. My congratulations to him."

Gulzar: "It's the horse that has won the race. The one riding the horse was Rahman. My lyrics for 'Jai Ho' were just the lagaam for the horse. Rahman has always been a clutter-breaker. He broke the antara-mukhda-antara (stanza-intro-stanza) mould in Hindi film songs. Now he has broken into the international arena. I'm working with him on the new Mani Ratnam project Raavan. As always it's a pleasure. All I can say for Rahman is, Jai Ho."

Bappi Lahiri: "It's a great honour for Bollywood. We're all proud of A R Rahman. God bless him."

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: "I guess on the way to the Oscars he has picked up a Golden Globe. The best thing about his music in Slumdog Millionaire (SD) is that his work in the film is so revolutionary and potent, that he made the jury's job easier. God bless Rahman for bringing India back on the cultural world-map. This will pave the way for bigger things from him and from our country."

Javed Akhtar: "I'm thrilled happy and proud, but not at all surprised. It's inevitable for a genius like Rahman to get international acclaim."

Shekhar Ravjiani: "A. R. Rahman is a genius. The music of SM is outstanding. It deserves every award on this planet. I'm extremely happy for him."

Udit Narayan: "I've had the singular pleasure of working with A. R. Rahman many times. In fact I had sung for the last India-based film Lagaan that had his music. He's a fine human being and composer. I always say good things happen to good people. This honour that he has brought to the country proves it. Today when I have cut down on my singing I realize he's one of the composers I'd want to sing for even if I stopped singing."

Ashutosh Gowarikar: "In one word he is fan-tas-tic! He's a trailblazer. I'm so very proud of him, too thrilled! And his speech at the Golden Globe ceremonies was superb, short and sweet full of gratitude for his fans. Wow! I'll exhale only when I meet him."

Sunidhi Chauhan: "When I heard Rahman saab had won a Golden Globe it didn't register for a while. It took me time to understand what he has done. I'm too, too happy to say anything. I haven't sung too many songs from him. Recently, I sang a Hindi song for him in an English-language film. Singing an A.R Rahman composition is a privilege. I'm glad the West is realizing his worth."

Shreya Ghoshal: "I'm extremely happy and thrilled to hear this. It's a huge achievement. I'm very proud of Rahman sir. This is just the beginning for him."

Anu Malik: "I'm not surprised. Such talent comes once in a lifetime. I'm in London and I caught the film and its music. It's terrific. A great day for our great country. A R Rahman is a genius. I'm sure he's going to get an Oscar now. I salute A R Rahman. Mark my words. Next month Rahman will also get the Oscar for SM. It is brilliant. I'm so happy for him. With the Oscar coming to Rahman the Indian music industry would've come a long way."

Farhan Akhtar: "I'm very happy for him. The recognition is truly deserved. Congratulations to Rahman and Danny Boyle."

Vishal Bhardwaj: "Things just won't stop here for Rahman. The genius shall now bring an Oscar for us. Insha Allah."

Aditya Narayan: "It's incredible! He's the first Indian artiste to be working internationally at such a high level. I've had the pleasure of singing for him when I was a child in Taal. Of course now everyone will say he had it in him. Here's one artiste who just does his work, and wastes no time in publicity gimmicks. I think India is just getting ready for international recognition."



Bipasha Basu: "He's an absolute genius. He deserves every award. And the applause he's getting globally is richly deserved. I feel immense pride."

Anand Raj Anand: "He deserves it. He's the only music director who got opportunities to work in terrific banners and super-talented directors. I wish him many many more achievements."

Sameer Anjaan: "It's a proud moment for every Indian. I'm lucky to have worked with him. He deserves much more."

Aadesh Shrivastava: "Bahut garv hota hai apne desh ke prati. Jai Hind."

Himesh Reshammiya: "He deserves it. He's my favourite."

Ameesha: "Rahman is a modern-day Mozart. A complete genius. I wish him the Oscar next."

Kunal Ganjawala: "This is just the beginning of many more international awards to come for Rahman."

KK (singer): "He deserves it. Glad he brought it for us. He's someone who understands music and what it does for our soul. Truly Indian too. God bless him .This is just the beginning."

Irrfan Khan: "Rahman ki jai ho aur aage Indian cinema ki bhi jai ho. I'm part of SM and meri bhi jai ho."


http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/01/14/4729/index.html

[united07]

"Dreams on fire" should have been in the 'Best song' category in Oscar...it definitely has a good chance...what u guys think?

[lancelot]

"Dreams on fire" should have been in the 'Best song' category in Oscar...it definitely has a good chance...what u guys think?

i think that Jai Ho.. being such a bollywood song is whats pushing it so far... even O.. saya.. has a bit of rap in it...
dont get me wrong.. dreams on fire is a very nice song... but Jai Ho i think is SDM's best chance at Oscar...

hehe
:D

[lancelot]

I got the Golden Globe ballot from imdb, printed it in an expensive paper, highlighted the winners, laminated it and framed it. It looks stunning. Its going to be hanging in my room and am hoping to add the Oscars next to it.

I love my hero A R Rahman :)

hehe
:D

[ThalaNass]

Hero's welcome for GOLDEN RAHMAN!!

http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=50878

:notworthy:

[Yathu]

ARR has been nominated in the music category of the BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards) awards. I guess the BAFTAs are the British version of the Oscars. Another feather in ARRs hat if he wins this one. Being nominated is a great achievement in itself though!

[lancelot]

so the Golden Globe winners have been framed an hung just above my computer... its a pretty site... :)

hehe
:D

[pure bliss]

A.R. Rahman, had a hero's welcome at Chennai airport on Pongal day (Jan 14) after winning the prestigious Golden Globe award for original music score for Slumdog Millionaire.

Rahman reached Chennai from Frankfurt by a Lufthansa aircraft during the early hours of Wednesday and a huge gathering was there to receive him including 100 artistes performing in the ongoing Chennai Sangamam.

From the airport, a visibly tired Rahman headed straight to his house in Samiar Madam, Kodambakkam and reached there by 2.30am.

The 43-year-old man, who has captured the imagination of a nation of a billion people and has taken Indian music to dizzy eights refused to agree that he was the best musician in the country. He said: "In fact, there are greater musicians in the world than me. I am very happy and I dedicate this award to my country".

Later he met the media at his house and said: "Personally the award means nothing to me. I don't think that Slumdog Millionaire which fetched me the Golden Globe was my best album in the last 16 years. But I thought that I should get it for India. It was worrying me that if I don't get it, I will be letting down millions of people. So when I got it, I was very happy."

Rahman also confessed that his wife Saira helped him to pick an Armani Suit in Thalinad which he wore at the Gloden Globe awards. Slumdog Millionaire is expected to release in India on Jan 23 and he concluded saying: "For me, this film is a dedication to H.Sridhar my sound engineer, who was like a brother, who passed away in December".

[NOV]

epitome of humility - AR Rahman

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

[crajkumar_be]

ARR has been nominated in the music category of the BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards) awards. I guess the BAFTAs are the British version of the Oscars. Another feather in ARRs hat if he wins this one. Being nominated is a great achievement in itself though!
Vadivel kekkara madhiri, "ethana?!" :notworthy:

[SoftSword]

When it rains, it pours!! here it floods..

[Yathu]

ARR sharing his thoughts on winning a Golden Globe Award on IndiaGlitz:
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44318.html

[dinesh2002]

Ringa Ringa song mixed with Choli Ke Peeche Video... Perfect sync....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWwP0u6vvWQ

[jaaze]

International Hero A R Rahman for Oscar - A Tribute video for his victory in Golden Globe Awards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW0BAkPhp3k

[jaaze]

A.R. Rahman, had a hero's welcome at Chennai airport on Pongal day (Jan 14) after winning the prestigious Golden Globe award for original music score for Slumdog Millionaire.

Rahman reached Chennai from Frankfurt by a Lufthansa aircraft during the early hours of Wednesday and a huge gathering was there to receive him including 100 artistes performing in the ongoing Chennai Sangamam.

From the airport, a visibly tired Rahman headed straight to his house in Samiar Madam, Kodambakkam and reached there by 2.30am.

The 43-year-old man, who has captured the imagination of a nation of a billion people and has taken Indian music to dizzy eights refused to agree that he was the best musician in the country. He said: "In fact, there are greater musicians in the world than me. I am very happy and I dedicate this award to my country".

Later he met the media at his house and said: "Personally the award means nothing to me. I don't think that Slumdog Millionaire which fetched me the Golden Globe was my best album in the last 16 years. But I thought that I should get it for India. It was worrying me that if I don't get it, I will be letting down millions of people. So when I got it, I was very happy."

Rahman also confessed that his wife Saira helped him to pick an Armani Suit in Thalinad which he wore at the Gloden Globe awards. Slumdog Millionaire is expected to release in India on Jan 23 and he concluded saying: "For me, this film is a dedication to H.Sridhar my sound engineer, who was like a brother, who passed away in December".

Is there such a place or do they mean Thailand?

[ajaybaskar]

ARR talks about his GG Win...

Dont miss it on CNN IBN today at 10.30 pm..

[rajasaranam]

[tscii:4788e97915]Felicitation for ARR
http://www.tamilcinema.com/CINENEWS/Hotnews/2009/January/170109d.asp


‘அடுத்ததாக ஆஸ்கார்தான்’ என்று தனது லட்சியத்தை தெரிவித்திருக்கிறார் இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான். ‘ஸ்லம் டாக் மில்லியனர்’ படத்திற்காக கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதை வென்று சென்னை திரும்பியவருக்கு, திரும்பிய இடத்திலிருந்தெல்லாம் பாராட்டுகள் குவிந்து கொண்டிருக்கின்றன. இதில் அரசியல் தலைவர்களும் ஆர்வத்தோடு ரஹ்மானுக்கு போன் செய்து பாராட்டுகளை தெரிவித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்களாம்.

முதல்வர் கலைஞரும், முன்னாள் முதல்வர் ஜெயலலிதாவும் தங்கள் வாழ்த்துக்களை ரஹ்மானுக்கு தெரிவித்திருக்கிறார்கள். இந்நிலையில் அரசு சார்பில் ரஹ்மானுக்கு விழா எடுத்து கௌரவிக்க வேண்டும் என்று முடிவு செய்திருக்கிறாராம் முதல்வர் கலைஞர்.

ரஹ்மானின் இசைக்கச்சேரி, அவரது பாடல்களுக்கு நடனம் என்று களை கட்டப் போகும் இந்த நிகழ்ச்சியை நேரடியாக கலைஞர் தொலைக்காட்சியில் ஒளிபரப்பவும் ஏற்பாடாகி வருகிறதாம்.[/tscii:4788e97915]

[littlemaster1982]

The west dances to ARR's tune (http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=jOww9HZi70E) - Watch from 1:50

[sat_srini]

[tscii:51f989d017]Jai Ho and O'Saya in Oscar shortlist

Academy unveils list of eligible songs


Forty-nine eligible songs are in the running for Oscar nominations. List includes 11 tracks from "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" and three from "Repo! The Genetic Opera."

Songs from two docus -- "They Killed Sister Dorothy" and "Trouble the Water" -- also made the cut.

Members of the Academy's music branch will vote on the final nomination list at a Jan. 6 screening event. DVDs of the song clips will be mailed to those who can't attend.

To be eligible, a song must contain original words and music written specifically for the film. In a change to the rules, only two songs from a single film may be nominated.

The full list of eligible songs, listed alphabetically by film, is below.

“By the Boab Tree” from “Australia”

“Barking at the Moon” from “Bolt”

“I Thought I Lost You” from “Bolt”

“Once in a Lifetime” from “Cadillac Records”

“The Call” from “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”

“It Ain’t Right” from “Dark Streets”

“Too Much Juice” from “Dark Streets”

“Dracula’s Lament” from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”

“Drive” from “Fuel”

“Gran Torino” from “Gran Torino”

“Rock Me Sexy Jesus” from “Hamlet 2”

“The Boys Are Back” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Can I Have This Dance” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“High School Musical” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“I Want It All” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Just Getting Started” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Just Wanna Be with You” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“A Night to Remember” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Now or Never” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Right Here Right Now” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Scream” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Walk Away” from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

“Di Notte” from “The Lodger”

“The Traveling Song” from “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”

“The Story” from “My Blueberry Nights”

“The Code of Life” from “My Dream”

“In Rodanthe” from “Nights in Rodanthe”

“Nothing but the Truth” from “Nothing but the Truth”

“Djoyigbe” from “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”

“Waterline” from “Pride and Glory”

“Another Way to Die” from “Quantum of Solace”

“Up to Our Nex” from “Rachel Getting Married”

“Chase the Morning” from “Repo! The Genetic Opera”

“Chromaggia” from “Repo! The Genetic Opera”

“Zydrate Anatomy” from “Repo! The Genetic Opera”

“Broken and Bent” from “Role Models”

“Code of Silence” from “Save Me”

“Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire”

“O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire”

“Little Person” from “Synecdoche, New York”

“Right to Dream” from “Tennessee”

“Forever” from “They Killed Sister Dorothy”

“Trouble the Water” from “Trouble the Water”

“Down to Earth” from “WALL-E”

“The Little Things” from “Wanted”

“Count on Me” from “The Women”

“The Wrestler” from “The Wrestler”

“Sweet Ballad” from “Yes Man”

“Yes Man” from “Yes Man”

http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117997506.html?nav=news=1982=1[/tscii:51f989d017]

[ajaybaskar]

இந்திய ஏழ்மையைப் படம் பிடித்தால்தான் பாராட்டா?-அமிதாப்

ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் படம் சர்வதேச அளவில் விருதுகளைக் குவித்து வரும் நிலையில் அந்தப் படத்தை விளாசித் தள்ளியிருக்கிறார் இந்தி(ய) சினிமாவின் அடையாளங்களுள் ஒருவரான அமிதாப் பச்சன்.

இது குறித்து தனது ப்ளாக்கில் அவர் எழுதியுள்ளதாவது:

டேனி பாய்லே இயக்கி ஏஆர் ரஹ்மான் இசையமைத்துள்ள இந்தப் படம், இந்தியாவின் ஏழ்மையை, அழுக்கை, அதனால் ஏற்படும் வேதனைகளை வெளிச்சம் போட்டுக காட்டுகிறது. இந்தியாவில் இந்த நிலை என்றால், வளர்ந்த நாடுகளில் அதற்கேற்ற மோசமான எத்தனையோ விஷயங்கள் உள்ளன. ஆனால் அவற்றை யாரும் படம் பிடித்துக் காட்டி விருது வாங்க முயற்சிப்பதில்லை.

ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் படம் ஒரு இந்தியரால் எழுதப்பட்டு, மேற்கத்தியரால் படமாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. அதனால்தான் இன்று உலகின் பார்வை அதன்மீது பதிந்துள்ளது.

இந்தியாவின் ஏழ்மையைப் படமாக்கினால் மட்டும் பாராட்டுகிற மேற்கத்திய உலகம், இந்தியாவின் மாஸ் எண்டர்டெயின்மெண்ட் என்று புகழப்பட்ட எத்தனையோ சிறந்த வணிகப் படங்களை கண்டுகொள்ளவே இல்லை. அவர்களுக்கு சத்யஜித்ரேயை மட்டுமே பாராட்டத் தெரிந்திருக்கிறது. எத்தனையோ ஆண்டுகளாக பலவித உத்திகளைப் பயன்படுத்தி மக்களைச் சந்தோஷப்படுத்தி வரும் இந்திய கமர்ஷியல் சினிமா அவர்களுக்குத் தெரிவதே இல்லை.

சத்யஜித்ரே இயல்பான விஷயங்களைத் திரையில் காட்டினார். அவருக்கு தரப்பட்ட பாராட்டு நியாயமானதே. ஆனால் மற்றவர்கள் எடுத்த வணிகத் திரைப்படங்களை கேன்ஸ், வெனிஸ் உள்ளிட்ட எத்தனையோ திரைவிழாக்களில் பங்கேற்கக் கூட அனுமதிக்கவில்லை.

இப்போதும் பாருங்கள்... பல சர்வதேச தொலைக்காட்சிகள் இந்தித் திரைப்படங்களைத்தான் முதன்மை நேரத்தில் காட்டி வருகின்றன. வசூலைக் குவிக்கின்றன. கொட்டும் பனியில் லீசெஸ்டர் ஸ்கொயரில் இந்திப் பட பிரியமிருக்கு காத்திருக்கிறார்கள் ஹாலிவுட் படங்களை மட்டுமே பாராட்டும் வெள்ளைக்காரர்களும்.

ஆனால் சர்வதேச அங்கீகாரம் தருவதற்கு மட்டும் யோசிக்கிறார்கள்..., என அமிதாப் குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார்.

[A_Ajith]

This album is not best of ARR how come he won Golden Globe!!!

He should have got it for WARRIORS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH it was terrific!!!!

[Sanjeevi]

In general awards are given for x% quality and y% hype. Even in BO it works

[Yathu]

In general awards are given for x% quality and y% hype. Even in BO it works
I think that only applies to awards given within India. Awards such as GGs & the Oscars are given based on quality & relevance of the score to the film.

[sat_srini]

I completely agree with you. We are talking about the Golden globes and Oscars and not the Sun TV or Behindwoods Top 10.




In general awards are given for x% quality and y% hype. Even in BO it works
I think that only applies to awards given within India. Awards such as GGs & the Oscars are given based on quality & relevance of the score to the film.

[ajaybaskar]

This album is not best of ARR how come he won Golden Globe!!!

He should have got it for WARRIORS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH it was terrific!!!!

SDM is not the best pick of ARR,agreed...His best works were limited to Indian films so far...i believe that if he had done the same scores in hollywood films, he would've won atleast 5 oscars by this time...thanksto Danny Boyle and fox for exposing such a genius to the world....

[MADDY]

This album is not best of ARR how come he won Golden Globe!!!

He should have got it for WARRIORS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH it was terrific!!!!

SDM is not the best pick of ARR,agreed...His best works were limited to Indian films so far...i believe that if he had done the same scores in hollywood films, he would've won atleast 5 oscars by this time...thanksto Danny Boyle and fox for exposing such a genius to the world....

yes, SDM is a terrific album with a liberal dosage of many genres......i think the westerners found it as a unique experience of listening to a fusion of many cultures yet remarkably identifiable to each one of them 8-)

[Wibha]

This album is not best of ARR how come he won Golden Globe!!!

He should have got it for WARRIORS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH it was terrific!!!!

Well it's not the best for US because we're kinda used to it. But for the Westerner's it's something totally different. How often do they have a song like Jai Ho in a movie? or just the background score in general. It's a different experience for them.

[jaiganes]

I saw the movie last night and I am mighty disappointed with the movie. In my opinion the director could have used Rahman much better and I hope that Rahman starts working with other god directors of hollywood. If he gets oscar nod - he should consider himself blessed as this film was not the right material with scope for music. The film was worser than what the 'new and mature' Bollywood is making. Anyways, post The Dark Knight, hollywood has stagnated creatively and a fresh talent like Rahman can stir things up in interesting ways. I also hope that he gets called to do other movies than just ones 'based in India'.

[ajaybaskar]

SDM No 1 in itunes Charts...

http://www.itunestore.com/content/view/22/36/

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.awardsdaily.com/

ARR leading.....

[ajaybaskar]

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=rmpgt9OY5XI

[lancelot]

I saw the movie last night and I am mighty disappointed with the movie. In my opinion the director could have used Rahman much better and I hope that Rahman starts working with other god directors of hollywood. If he gets oscar nod - he should consider himself blessed as this film was not the right material with scope for music. The film was worser than what the 'new and mature' Bollywood is making. Anyways, post The Dark Knight, hollywood has stagnated creatively and a fresh talent like Rahman can stir things up in interesting ways. I also hope that he gets called to do other movies than just ones 'based in India'.
:lol: :lol: good one :)

hehe
:D

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:22ecf18736]¡®Just the beginning¡¯



http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/01/18/stories/2009011850220700.htm[/tscii:22ecf18736]

[Shakthiprabha.]

இந்திய ஏழ்மையைப் படம் பிடித்தால்தான் பாராட்டா?-அமிதாப்

ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் படம் சர்வதேச அளவில் விருதுகளைக் குவித்து வரும் நிலையில் அந்தப் படத்தை விளாசித் தள்ளியிருக்கிறார் இந்தி(ய) சினிமாவின் அடையாளங்களுள் ஒருவரான அமிதாப் பச்சன்.



Completely talking sense.

I read the synopsis of this story and I feel many more regional as well as hindi movies which had realistic, artistic and creative touch went unnoticed.

Directorial touch might have added value, I cant com ment, since I did not watch the movie. Nevertheless, I feel dissapointed with the story.

[MADDY]

இந்திய ஏழ்மையைப் படம் பிடித்தால்தான் பாராட்டா?-அமிதாப்

ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் படம் சர்வதேச அளவில் விருதுகளைக் குவித்து வரும் நிலையில் அந்தப் படத்தை விளாசித் தள்ளியிருக்கிறார் இந்தி(ய) சினிமாவின் அடையாளங்களுள் ஒருவரான அமிதாப் பச்சன்.



Completely talking sense.

I read the synopsis of this story and I feel many more regional as well as hindi movies which had realistic, artistic and creative touch went unnoticed.

Directorial touch might have added value, I cant com ment, since I did not watch the movie. Nevertheless, I feel dissapointed with the story.

Amitabh denies criticising SDM :roll:

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1222354

btw, the movie is based on a novel written by an Indian..........moreover, slums, sufferings are a part of India, illainnu solreengala??? but he has shown hope and happiness/love as well - are you disappointed with that as well??

i think these things are just started by people who are jealous of ARRahman's rise in global level :) keep it coming guys - more u hate him, more he will win.... :)

[Wibha]

இந்திய ஏழ்மையைப் படம் பிடித்தால்தான் பாராட்டா?-அமிதாப்

ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் படம் சர்வதேச அளவில் விருதுகளைக் குவித்து வரும் நிலையில் அந்தப் படத்தை விளாசித் தள்ளியிருக்கிறார் இந்தி(ய) சினிமாவின் அடையாளங்களுள் ஒருவரான அமிதாப் பச்சன்.



Completely talking sense.

I read the synopsis of this story and I feel many more regional as well as hindi movies which had realistic, artistic and creative touch went unnoticed.

Directorial touch might have added value, I cant com ment, since I did not watch the movie. Nevertheless, I feel dissapointed with the story.

Amitabh denies criticising SDM :roll:

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1222354

btw, the movie is based on a novel written by an Indian..........moreover, slums, sufferings are a part of India, illainnu solreengala??? but he has shown hope and happiness/love as well - are you disappointed with that as well??

i think these things are just started by people who are jealous of ARRahman's rise in global level :) keep it coming guys - more u hate him, more he will win.... :)

I remember reading it in Amitabh's blog..he did criticise SDM :? :roll:

[A.ANAND]

Album Top50
sdm AT NO.2

http://www.itunestore.com/content/view/22/36/

[Shakthiprabha.]

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Amitabh denies criticising SDM :roll:

Whether or not amitabh denies criticising, just the story itself definitely did not live up to my expectations. Amitabh saying or not saying has no effect on me.


btw, the movie is based on a novel written by an Indian..........moreover, slums, sufferings are a part of India, illainnu solreengala??? but he has shown hope and happiness/love as well - are you disappointed with that as well??

I have not seen the movie maddy, so I cant comment much, I NEVER said this did not portray reality. If u read my post carefully I had mentioned, there WERE and ARE lot more creative and artisitic stuffs from our indian crowd, than this particular story (as much as I read) which sadly went unnoticed.


i think these things are just started by people who are jealous of ARRahman's rise in global level :) keep it coming guys - more u hate him, more he will win.... :)

Whoever spoke about ARR now? Why do u guys link up EVERYTHING TO ARR, without noticing what is actually spoken? I spoke about the story I read and NOT ABOUT THE MUSIC.

Is arr involved with the story? I thought he is the MD .

[A.ANAND]

A grand felicitation for Rahman
IndiaGlitz [Monday, January 19, 2009]


The who's who of Tamil film industry would come together for a grand felicitation function being organized for music wizard A R Rahman in Chennai. Chief Minister M Karunanidhi is expected to take part in the celebrations.

The mega event is being organized by the end of this month to felicitate A R Rahman for winning the coveted Golden Globe Award for Slumdog Millionaire, a very old Indian concept of rag to riches story.

Rahman, who described the experience of working in Slumdog Millionaire, said it was like being in a holiday while working for the movie. I had been to London with my children. It was fun.'

Rahman is confident that once the film is released in India, it would change the way films are being made here.

[A.ANAND]

A grand felicitation for Rahman
IndiaGlitz [Monday, January 19, 2009]


The who's who of Tamil film industry would come together for a grand felicitation function being organized for music wizard A R Rahman in Chennai. Chief Minister M Karunanidhi is expected to take part in the celebrations.

The mega event is being organized by the end of this month to felicitate A R Rahman for winning the coveted Golden Globe Award for Slumdog Millionaire, a very old Indian concept of rag to riches story.

Rahman, who described the experience of working in Slumdog Millionaire, said it was like being in a holiday while working for the movie. I had been to London with my children. It was fun.'

Rahman is confident that once the film is released in India, it would change the way films are being made here.

[MADDY]

Whoever spoke about ARR now? Why do u guys link up EVERYTHING TO ARR, without noticing what is actually spoken? I spoke about the story I read and NOT ABOUT THE MUSIC.

Is arr involved with the story? I thought he is the MD .

read carefully what i have written - those who are jealous of ARR's success - y do u want to take it as urself?? if u r genuinely happy abt ARR's success, theres no reason to feel bad.....


I had mentioned, there WERE and ARE lot more creative and artisitic stuffs from our indian crowd, than this particular story (as much as I read) which sadly went unnoticed.

so?? enna solla vareenga??? all kurusowa's movies did not win oscar awards, adhukaaga?? we shouldnt celebrate SDM's victory just bcos pather panchali did not win awards??? what r u trying to say through this point???

SP, if SDM had music composed by Ilayaraasa, would u have cribbed this much? :roll: that too without watching the movie

[Shakthiprabha.]

so?? enna solla vareenga??? all kurusowa's movies did not win oscar awards, adhukaaga?? we shouldnt celebrate SDM's victory just bcos pather panchali did not win awards??? what r u trying to say through this point???

Every post need not convey any point to others. I feel PERSONALLY sad for certain movies not winning. period. I feel sad when creativity of different kind is not recognised. Celebrating sdm's victory is individual decision, and no shakthiprabha's point or ocmment should be waited upon.


SP, if SDM had music composed by Ilayaraasa, would u have cribbed this much? :roll: that too without watching the movie

How much do u know me maddy?

If u wanna know the truth, YES, irrespective of the music, or its MD, I would have felt sad for 'one-among-million' story winning rather than 'one-in-a-million" story.

I respect each individual for their indepedant contribution, their success or failure has nothing to with the other aspects of movie In my personal view.

[ajaybaskar]

Danny boyle has not shown anything that is fictious.. He has shown the dark side of the most celebrated city of India.. Ppl who've visited places like Dharavi wont criticize the film. I dont find anything wrong with the film, irrespective of who the MD is.. I would suggest ppl to watch the movies before commenting..

[lancelot]

criticism on the film without watching the film... that new... hehe

hehe
:D

[Shakthiprabha.]

:roll:

I said, the review and bits I watched in tv about the story and the reading, did not impress me much. I also added directorial touch, script, and other aspect might have added icing.

Is there any gang plan to chuck me out of this thread, for exercising my right and voicing my opinion?

[lancelot]

:roll:

I said, the review and bits I watched in tv about the story and the reading, did not impress me much. I also added directorial touch, script, and other aspect might have added icing.

Is there any gang plan to chuck me out of this thread, for exercising my right and voicing my opinion?

didnt mean to gang up on you or anything... you should understand that there are people here who love ARR and the movie SDM, so you should expect them to kind of gang up on you when you comment like that... by all means you have the rite to have your say...

i dont want to start an argument, because i think the movie was
brilliant... we should also remember that not winning awards dont really make the move bad either... i do understand your point of view that there are other good stuff that have missed the limelight..

i personally love movies that tell you what its about at the beginning.. and then go on to tell you how it happened... SDM tells the story amazingly well... other examples (kill bill, momemto - just off the top of my head)

you have all the right to your own opinion... but my humble request is for you is to take a look at the movie... and then tell us what you think of it... :)

sorry if it seamed like we were ganging up on you. doubt it was our aim.. not mine at least.

hehe
:D

[MADDY]

sorry if it seamed like we were ganging up on you. doubt it was our aim.. not mine at least.

not mine too - i just felt the arguement of SDM winning and other movies not winning stemmed out of a frustration that ARR has been there, done it......i could be wrong, but cant completely ignore it since the question came from a IR fan........

we infact welcome postive criticism of ARR's albums and his movies(without any hidden moive)........

[Shakthiprabha.]

Cool! Neither am I here to argue :)
not definitely before watching the movie.

Cindrella approach of the sdm actually did put me off a bit. It is quite fine to take a street child and his lifestyle, ( again not too new a concept, i know its the way of story telling which matters) what put me off was, the MILLIONAIRE part of it, somewhere the game shows and winning a grand amount all that was too fairy talish probability of which is faint. That is why this probably I felt movie did not hit upon the bare truth.

More I say, trap is waiting to catch me. Unfortunately I dont belong to the lucky lot who get the oppor to watch movies in theatre. Atleast not now.

So less I say, better it is. Esp since I did not watch the movie.


:wave:

and please get it clear ARR has nothing to do with child becoming a millionaire or my mild dissapointment with the story. I am sure he scored music well and his award would have been much deserving one.

[lancelot]

Cool! Neither am I here to argue :)
not definitely before watching the movie.

Cindrella approach of the sdm actually did put me off a bit. It is quite fine to take a street child and his lifestyle, ( again not too new a concept, i know its the way of story telling which matters) what put me off was, the MILLIONAIRE part of it, somewhere the game shows and winning a grand amount all that was too fairy talish probability of which is faint. That is why this probably I felt movie did not hit upon the bare truth.

its about hope, its all about hope... that even if you go through hell there is light at the end of the tunnel... in this case the light was amazing...big bright and amazing... again its about hope...

everything about a movie dosent have to be realistic, it depends on how the unrealistic bit was used and for what purpose. in this case it was used to give an amazing message... that the city Mumbai can be a fairy tale.. amazing story telling i thought..

SDM contained lots of very good messages.. my fav i thought was that even a person from the foulest background can gain knowladge, he dosent have to be thought by anyone, Mumbai will teach him.. i am a Sri Lankan and i KNOW its the same with Colombo

i think you should watch the movie, for you to have a better understanding...

hehe
:D

[Shakthiprabha.]

I will. :)

Even after a year, after watching, I shall come and post in this thread my feelings and views :)

[lancelot]

I will. :)

Even after a year, after watching, I shall come and post in this thread my feelings and views :)

why wait? just download it :D thats what i did

hehe
:D

[SoftSword]

adhukkulla thalaivar rendu oscar vanginalum acharyapadradhukku illa...

[Shakthiprabha.]

ohhh!

:oops:

ithu enakku thonaama pochu :extremely_embarassed:

I will do that, sometime next week :)
intha week busy :)

[lancelot]

adhukkulla thalaivar rendu oscar vanginalum acharyapadradhukku illa...

and Golden Globe? may be a few more of those as well...:)

hehe
:D

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:2ebc201489]ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கு பாராட்டு விழா!
-முதல்வர் கலைஞர் விருப்பம்

‘அடுத்ததாக ஆஸ்கார்தான்’ என்று தனது லட்சியத்தை தெரிவித்திருக்கிறார் இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான். ‘ஸ்லம் டாக் மில்லியனர்’ படத்திற்காக கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதை வென்று சென்னை திரும்பியவருக்கு, திரும்பிய இடத்திலிருந்தெல்லாம் பாராட்டுகள் குவிந்து கொண்டிருக்கின்றன. இதில் அரசியல் தலைவர்களும் ஆர்வத்தோடு ரஹ்மானுக்கு போன் செய்து பாராட்டுகளை தெரிவித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்களாம்.

முதல்வர் கலைஞரும், முன்னாள் முதல்வர் ஜெயலலிதாவும் தங்கள் வாழ்த்துக்களை ரஹ்மானுக்கு தெரிவித்திருக்கிறார்கள். இந்நிலையில் அரசு சார்பில் ரஹ்மானுக்கு விழா எடுத்து கௌரவிக்க வேண்டும் என்று முடிவு செய்திருக்கிறாராம் முதல்வர் கலைஞர்.

ரஹ்மானின் இசைக்கச்சேரி, அவரது பாடல்களுக்கு நடனம் என்று களை கட்டப் போகும் இந்த நிகழ்ச்சியை நேரடியாக கலைஞர் தொலைக்காட்சியில் ஒளிபரப்பவும் ஏற்பாடாகி வருகிறதாம்.

இசைப்புயலே... எப்போது சென்னையிலே கரை கடப்பாய்?


[/tscii:2ebc201489]

[jaiganes]

Danny boyle has not shown anything that is fictious.. He has shown the dark side of the most celebrated city of India.. Ppl who've visited places like Dharavi wont criticize the film. I dont find anything wrong with the film, irrespective of who the MD is.. I would suggest ppl to watch the movies before commenting..

I saw the movie and would go out on one limb to say that there have been movies that have shown Indian slums/Indian negative side in a far more striking and sordid manner and I have seen my share of them and have understood and felt them. This movie is different - This movie irrespective of slums or no slums - Bombay or Rio De janeiro - it is one of the weakest screenplays to have ever come out for a hollywood movie and what the heck - even bollywood movies of the past year have been better than this one.
The chase by the cops of the children in the slums inspired by the awesome sequence in 'Black Friday', starts the silly tone for the movie. Right from there - it is not showing India's dark side - it is showing Indians as Idiots and bigots. not one character save the 'Forrest Gump'ish hero is shown to be of anything worthy.
Again - that part of my comment is subjective, but purely going by merits - this movie is one of the most overhyped piece of cinema. That doesn't mean that Rahman's achievments are in doubt - just that the movie in which he gave his best for hollywood is not as worthy as it is made out to be . Striking a positive note - film critics and makers who saw Delhi -6 are ecstatic and are saying that it is way better than RDB. So Slumdog or not ARR's fans and film fans in India have more reasons to cheer than this movie.
The impact of this movie -- We have to wait and see if Indian films, films with songs will now be patronized and spread in the west. Sitting in USA, I hope now that good Indian films will get better theatres and more shows in the weekends for huge fans who are thirsting to see good Indian movies outside.

[thilak4life]

Film thread. (http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=12417&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)

[jaiganes]

Cool! Neither am I here to argue :)
not definitely before watching the movie.

Cindrella approach of the sdm actually did put me off a bit. It is quite fine to take a street child and his lifestyle, ( again not too new a concept, i know its the way of story telling which matters) what put me off was, the MILLIONAIRE part of it, somewhere the game shows and winning a grand amount all that was too fairy talish probability of which is faint. That is why this probably I felt movie did not hit upon the bare truth.

its about hope, its all about hope... that even if you go through hell there is light at the end of the tunnel... in this case the light was amazing...big bright and amazing... again its about hope...

everything about a movie dosent have to be realistic, it depends on how the unrealistic bit was used and for what purpose. in this case it was used to give an amazing message... that the city Mumbai can be a fairy tale.. amazing story telling i thought..

SDM contained lots of very good messages.. my fav i thought was that even a person from the foulest background can gain knowladge, he dosent have to be thought by anyone, Mumbai will teach him.. i am a Sri Lankan and i KNOW its the same with Colombo

i think you should watch the movie, for you to have a better understanding...

hehe
:D
I am yet to come across a fairy tale like this one my friend. The gaps in fairy tales are bridged by magic and miracles - here it is bridged by .. well.. nothing. We are supposed to imagine everything and there is no bloody clue.. perhaps it is too intelligent for someone lame like me.

[lancelot]

Cool! Neither am I here to argue :)
not definitely before watching the movie.

Cindrella approach of the sdm actually did put me off a bit. It is quite fine to take a street child and his lifestyle, ( again not too new a concept, i know its the way of story telling which matters) what put me off was, the MILLIONAIRE part of it, somewhere the game shows and winning a grand amount all that was too fairy talish probability of which is faint. That is why this probably I felt movie did not hit upon the bare truth.

its about hope, its all about hope... that even if you go through hell there is light at the end of the tunnel... in this case the light was amazing...big bright and amazing... again its about hope...

everything about a movie dosent have to be realistic, it depends on how the unrealistic bit was used and for what purpose. in this case it was used to give an amazing message... that the city Mumbai can be a fairy tale.. amazing story telling i thought..

SDM contained lots of very good messages.. my fav i thought was that even a person from the foulest background can gain knowladge, he dosent have to be thought by anyone, Mumbai will teach him.. i am a Sri Lankan and i KNOW its the same with Colombo

i think you should watch the movie, for you to have a better understanding...

hehe
:D
I am yet to come across a fairy tale like this one my friend. The gaps in fairy tales are bridged by magic and miracles - here it is bridged by .. well.. nothing. We are supposed to imagine everything and there is no bloody clue.. perhaps it is too intelligent for someone lame like me.

SPOILER ALERT!!!!! Dont read further if your haven't watched the movie

bad it already is to be born in the slums... and then to see the horrors like his mother being killed and being caught by some guy who uses kids for his own benefits... basically to have a childhood as bad as it can get... even the only person who meant something to him kept moving away from his grasp every time it seamed like she was there... none of this was his fault :(

to have a childhood like that...

and to rise to win a million to win the love of his life back... seems like the horrors of his life was meant for some reason... seems like a fairy tale to me...

this is my opinion... and mine only... i think a movie should give room for the viewer to imagine things... to make up his/her own mind about things... not everything should be spoon fed to the audience... that would make the it boring...

hehe
:D

[Wibha]

ohhh!

:oops:

ithu enakku thonaama pochu :extremely_embarassed:

I will do that, sometime next week :)
intha week busy :)

donwload koooda panna vendaam. Youtube-la full movie iruku :P

[Vaz]

It was a pretty good movie. Very entertaining!

But what would people from the world think of India after watching such a film...? I really enjoyed the movie but I don't know what to think about the image of India that has been presented: slums, religious fanatics, child abuse, red light area, gangsters, police torture, etc.

I don't mean to say that all of it is untrue... but just sad that the bad side of India has been showcased to such a popularity.

The funny thing is that when our own do such films (Mahanadi comes to my mind) I do not ask myself such questions...

[A_Ajith]

Warriors of HEAVEN AND EARTHla ARR has composed some songs don't remember the names extremely serene and superb music!!!!


Did he get an award for it ?

His music for BOYS was exceptionally good , for SILLUNU ORU KADHAL it was terrific,

His single on ONE LOVE - TAJ MAHAL was fabulous.

[A_Ajith]

This album is not best of ARR how come he won Golden Globe!!!

He should have got it for WARRIORS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH it was terrific!!!!

Well it's not the best for US because we're kinda used to it. But for the Westerner's it's something totally different. How often do they have a song like Jai Ho in a movie? or just the background score in general. It's a different experience for them.


For once u've spoken sensibly :poke: :poke:


ARR's music is not "USED" to kind of stuff. I realized it a bit late coz his music is something terrific and innovative rather than repetitive stuff like many other tamil MDs barring Yuvan.

Only one place i want ARR to outshine others too would be DAPANKUTHU, he can make a rocking number fusioning western n dapankuthu :wink:

[thineshan54321]

This album is not best of ARR how come he won Golden Globe!!!

He should have got it for WARRIORS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH it was terrific!!!!

Well it's not the best for US because we're kinda used to it. But for the Westerner's it's something totally different. How often do they have a song like Jai Ho in a movie? or just the background score in general. It's a different experience for them.


For once u've spoken sensibly :poke: :poke:


ARR's music is not "USED" to kind of stuff. I realized it a bit late coz his music is something terrific and innovative rather than repetitive stuff like many other tamil MDs barring Yuvan.

Only one place i want ARR to outshine others too would be DAPANKUTHU, he can make a rocking number fusioning western n dapankuthu :wink:

yes i dunno why arr is abandoning this wonderful style. he did do some terrific folk dance numbers such as chenthamil naatu, nee kattum selai but i guess those rnt considered dapankuthu? please arr, do a dapankuthu so we get to hear ur songs more often in parties. :)

[SoftSword]

Warriors of HEAVEN AND EARTHla ARR has composed some songs don't remember the names extremely serene and superb music!!!!


Did he get an award for it ?

His music for BOYS was exceptionally good , for SILLUNU ORU KADHAL it was terrific,

His single on ONE LOVE - TAJ MAHAL was fabulous.

sir... neenga romba naal ulla irundhuttu vandha maadhiriyae pesareenga... thappa nenachikkadheenga... serious doubt...

[A.ANAND]

Warriors of HEAVEN AND EARTHla ARR has composed some songs don't remember the names extremely serene and superb music!!!!


Did he get an award for it ?

His music for BOYS was exceptionally good , for SILLUNU ORU KADHAL it was terrific,

His single on ONE LOVE - TAJ MAHAL was fabulous.

sir... neenga romba naal ulla irundhuttu vandha maadhiriyae pesareenga... thappa nenachikkadheenga... serious doubt...

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[A_Ajith]

Warriors of HEAVEN AND EARTHla ARR has composed some songs don't remember the names extremely serene and superb music!!!!


Did he get an award for it ?

His music for BOYS was exceptionally good , for SILLUNU ORU KADHAL it was terrific,

His single on ONE LOVE - TAJ MAHAL was fabulous.

sir... neenga romba naal ulla irundhuttu vandha maadhiriyae pesareenga... thappa nenachikkadheenga... serious doubt...


Romba naal naan ARR rasigan ila thats why!

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.incontention.com/?page_id=446

[SoftSword]

Warriors of HEAVEN AND EARTHla ARR has composed some songs don't remember the names extremely serene and superb music!!!!


Did he get an award for it ?

His music for BOYS was exceptionally good , for SILLUNU ORU KADHAL it was terrific,

His single on ONE LOVE - TAJ MAHAL was fabulous.

sir... neenga romba naal ulla irundhuttu vandha maadhiriyae pesareenga... thappa nenachikkadheenga... serious doubt...


Romba naal naan ARR rasigan ila thats why!

u r now in the luckiest moment of ur life man...
its an ecstasy when ur in the period of getting into ARRs music... the time when u start experiencing how his music is... i still cant forget my those days when it was the Kaadhal Dhesam period...

write us more on ur experiences...

[lancelot]

u r now in the luckiest moment of ur life man...
its an ecstasy when ur in the period of getting into ARRs music... the time when u start experiencing how his music is... i still cant forget my those days when it was the Kaadhal Dhesam period...

write us more on ur experiences...

i remember those days, wish i could go back... it used to be awesome....
hehe
:D

[SoftSword]

[tscii:e0d33faaf4]Slumdog Millionaire in Tamil!

By Moviebuzz | Wednesday, 21 January , 2009, 11:09


The most talked about film of the decade Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire is going to be dubbed into Tamil and is likely to be titled Naanum Kodiswaran (I’m also a millionaire)!

Famous voices from Kollywood will be used for the Tamil dubbing. The film which won four Golden Globes, including Best Music Score for A.R Rahman has whipped up mass hysteria in Tamilnadu. And the buzz that Rahman will be the first Indian likely to get this years Oscar for his musical score in the film has made it red hot in the trade.

The English version of the film will be having a red carpet premiere at Sathyam Cinemas on January 22, Thursday night with some celebrities attending. Already the advance booking in five Chennai screens is astonishing. Please note only the English version is releasing and that too only in Chennai in Tamilnadu!

The dubbing rights of the film have been purchased by a local film producer for a rumoured Rs 70 lakhs (a record prize for an off-beat film). Since there is so much hype and curiosity around the film, the Tamil version is expected to do well in a state where only action or special effects English films do decent business.

According to Sunil Narvekar of Chayalakshmi Creations who are distributing the English version of the film on behalf of 20th Century Fox in the state: " The buzz on SM is big and since Rahman is well known and a phenomenon, there is a lot of inquiries coming from interior Tamil Nadu. There is romance, song, dance, and drama, typical Indian elements which will work with our audiences."




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[Scale]

http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/21122838/Defamation-case-against-A-R-Ra.html?h=B

:roll:

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/21122838/Defamation-case-against-A-R-Ra.html?h=B

:roll:

An easy way to get noticed.... :evil:

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:976549f7b4]Slumdog Millionaire in Tamil!

By Moviebuzz | Wednesday, 21 January , 2009, 11:09


The most talked about film of the decade Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire is going to be dubbed into Tamil and is likely to be titled Naanum Kodiswaran (I’m also a millionaire)!

Famous voices from Kollywood will be used for the Tamil dubbing. The film which won four Golden Globes, including Best Music Score for A.R Rahman has whipped up mass hysteria in Tamilnadu. And the buzz that Rahman will be the first Indian likely to get this years Oscar for his musical score in the film has made it red hot in the trade.

The English version of the film will be having a red carpet premiere at Sathyam Cinemas on January 22, Thursday night with some celebrities attending. Already the advance booking in five Chennai screens is astonishing. Please note only the English version is releasing and that too only in Chennai in Tamilnadu!

The dubbing rights of the film have been purchased by a local film producer for a rumoured Rs 70 lakhs (a record prize for an off-beat film). Since there is so much hype and curiosity around the film, the Tamil version is expected to do well in a state where only action or special effects English films do decent business.

According to Sunil Narvekar of Chayalakshmi Creations who are distributing the English version of the film on behalf of 20th Century Fox in the state: " The buzz on SM is big and since Rahman is well known and a phenomenon, there is a lot of inquiries coming from interior Tamil Nadu. There is romance, song, dance, and drama, typical Indian elements which will work with our audiences."

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ARR will be the second...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhanu_Athaiya

[Sourav]

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOICH/2009/01/21/23/Img/Ad0230409.png

[sha]

2nd ??

how can someone forget Satyajith Ray. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyajit_Ray

n there r other indians who won oscar before.. few goes to team awards on technical part. ya we r good in that..

[Sanjeevi]

ARR will be the second...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhanu_Athaiya

He will be third since Satyajit Ray got Oscar

[ajaybaskar]

Thats a honorary oscar given posthumous...

[ajaybaskar]

However, If ARR wins an Oscar for Best Composer, that would be very special,given the calibre of other MDs he's competing with.. Licking the lips, I am waiting....

[dinesh2002]

ARR will be the second...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhanu_Athaiya

He will be third since Satyajit Ray got Oscar

A.R.Rahman is the first TAMILAN to bring the oscars to TAMIL NADU !!! :roll: :roll:

[Scale]

adhu :thumbsup: :notworthy:

Watch this space guys http://www.oscar.com/comingsoon/

[Sureshs65]

Ajay,

Satyajit Ray's was not posthumous. It was not a competitive Oscar though. It was a Lifetime Achievement Oscar. As mentioned, Bhanu Athaiya had got an Oscar earlier.

S.Suresh

[directhit]

adhu :thumbsup: :notworthy:

Watch this space guys http://www.oscar.com/comingsoon/ am expecting for sure a nomination for best original song :smokesmirk: http://www.oscar.com/nominees/

[jaaze]

5.30 am P.T na eppo?

[MADDY]

5.30 am P.T na eppo?

7PM IST (Indian time)

so, its 22nd january 7PM IST 8-)

[jaiganes]

slumdog in thmizh?
'naanm kodeeswaran' - title?
There was a film with K.T.Kunjumon's son as the hero titled 'Kodeeswaran'.
Nalla velaya padam peru 'chaeri naai kodeeswaran' appadinnu vekkala. Vechirundha 'mudhugula Tin' dhaan.

[jaaze]

5.30 am P.T na eppo?

7PM IST (Indian time)

so, its 22nd january 7PM IST 8-)

avvalavu late-a? :shock:

appadinna, namma arshu-va 5.30 am PT-ku call panna solluvom..
We can find out in the morning itself ! :D

[jaaze]

slumdog in thmizh?
'naanm kodeeswaran' - title?
There was a film with K.T.Kunjumon's son as the hero titled 'Kodeeswaran'.
Nalla velaya padam peru 'chaeri naai kodeeswaran' appadinnu vekkala. Vechirundha 'mudhugula Tin' dhaan.

they gonna dub it in Tamil?

anyways, I think "kuppatthu kodeeswaran" would be a good title.
Luckily, not the exact translation, as you said, phew..

"chaeri naai" doesn't sound right.. maybe soRinaai..

:oops:

[Wibha]

slumdog in thmizh?
'naanm kodeeswaran' - title?
There was a film with K.T.Kunjumon's son as the hero titled 'Kodeeswaran'.
Nalla velaya padam peru 'chaeri naai kodeeswaran' appadinnu vekkala. Vechirundha 'mudhugula Tin' dhaan.

and in hindi it's slumdog creorepathi :banghead: :banghead:

[Wibha]

avvalavu late-a? :shock:

appadinna, namma arshu-va 5.30 am PT-ku call panna solluvom..
We can find out in the morning itself ! :D

hehe naan ezhindhu sonna maadhiri dhaan :lol2: :P

[jaiganes]

If they tie SDM to KBC, Amitabh fans in north are bound to create a havoc as the game show host is a villain kind of guy in the movie.

[directhit]

5.30 am P.T na eppo?

7PM IST (Indian time)

so, its 22nd january 7PM IST 8-)

avvalavu late-a? :shock:

appadinna, namma arshu-va 5.30 am PT-ku call panna solluvom..
We can find out in the morning itself ! :D :roll: :confused2:

[Wibha]

If they tie SDM to KBC, Amitabh fans in north are bound to create a havoc as the game show host is a villain kind of guy in the movie.

I was thinking of that too. :sigh2: people will find 1000 reasons to put down this movie :(

[directhit]

What made you zero in on A.R.Rahman and how did his music carry the film forward?
Danny Boyle: I had the privilege of working with that man 'A.R.Rahman'! I've been travelling the U.S and the U.K and telling people how famous this man is. He has a tiny little studio in Tufnell Park in London. We go out in lunch time to get a break from the music. We are walking along the road and somebody would spot him, ignore the traffic, come near him and tell him - "Is that you? Are you A.R.Rahman?" The joy of people here in music is something I love more than anything. I used to have a driver named Harish who didn't speak much English but used to play all the Hindi songs in my car. It was him who introduced me to all the Bollywood songs. Slumdog Millionaire is a very small film but because of A.R.Rahman, Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan, the film boasts of a biggie. A.R created this fusion of hip-hop, disco, RnB and the world music which was phenomenal. One of the biggest buzzes for me was that last week, his album went to number 1 in the iTunes album chart. That's not the soundtrack chart, it's an album chart :clap:. Normally, you'd find Beyonce and Rihana to be there. A.R.Rahman was up there, could you believe it? I'd also like to thank Shekhar Kapoor for his contribution towards the film. http://movies.indiainfo.com/2009/01/22/0901221232_chat_with_slumdog_cast_and_crew.html

[pure bliss]

Call for ban on Slumgdog Millionaire

The Goa [Images] unit of a Hindu organisation has demanded a ban on the release of Slumdog Millionaire [Images], saying the award-winning film hurts the religious sentiments of the majority community.

Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS) will approach various governments, including that in Goa, insisting the movie should not be released, Jayesh Thali, state spokesman of the group, told PTI in Panaji on Thursday. There were a few scenes in the movie that denigrated Lord Ram, he alleged.

Thali said a HJS delegation had met Central Board of Film Certification officials in Mumbai [Images], demanding a ban on the film which is slated for release on Friday. Slumdog Millionaire, which tells the rags-to-riches tale of an orphan from a Mumbai slum, won four Golden Globe [Images] awards, including one for music composer A R Rahman.

[Wibha]

:sigh2: :sigh2:

[SoftSword]

its good that there is not dog association filing a case against the movie for using their name in the title hurts their doggy sentiments....

[lancelot]

its good that there is not dog association filing a case against the movie for using their name in the title hurts their doggy sentiments....

i think its just a matter of time before they also come up with a problem of their own with SDM
hehe
:D

[MADDY]

wats the new guys - i hear thalaivar is NOT nominated for oscars :cry:

[directhit]

nominations out? i cant see in imdb :?

[united07]

Best Director - Danny Boyle

Best Adapted Screenplay - Simon Beaufoy

Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire

Original Score - AR rahman

Original Music - Jai Ho & O Saya

Check oscar.com

[Ramakrishna]

wats the new guys - i hear thalaivar is NOT nominated for oscars :cry:

Who told you ? :shock:

Nomination is not yet over i guess :?
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2009/oscars

[directhit]

:redjump: :bluejump: two nominations for Original SCORE :cool2:

[united07]

Sorry, here's the full list!


Best Director - Danny Boyle

Best Adapted Screenplay - Simon Beaufoy

Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire

Original Score - AR rahman

Original Music - Jai Ho & O Saya

Cinematography - Slumdog Millionaire (Anthony Dod Mantle)

Sound Editing - Slumdog Millionaire (Tom Sayers)

Sound Mixing - Slumdog Millionaore (Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke, Resul Pookutty)

[united07]

Sorry...that is suppose to be 'Original Song' not 'Original Music'!!!

[Ramakrishna]

Three Nominations :redjump: :bluejump:

Probability of winning has increased :D

[MADDY]

wats the new guys - i hear thalaivar is NOT nominated for oscars :cry:

Who told you ? :shock:

Nomination is not yet over i guess :?
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2009/oscars

bloody orkut screwheads :evil: :twisted:


i'm going head over heeeeeeeelssssssssssssss TRIPLE NOMINATION :bow:

best song category has 3 songs only - and SDM has 2 songs :bluejump: :bluejump: :bluejump: :bluejump:

[united07]

From now onwards until 22nd Feb, please refer to ARR as 'The Oscar Nominee'

SOOOO HAPPY!

[directhit]

:yes: and only 3 nominations in original song :?
and i remember Nerd saying that all nominees for best song wud perform live in LA. now thalaivar wud perform for 2 songs 8-)

[SoftSword]

for both.. original song and original score categories...

:redjump:

[directhit]

bloody orkut screwheads :evil: :twisted:


i'm going head over heeeeeeeelssssssssssssss TRIPLE NOMINATION :bow:

best song category has 3 songs only - and SDM has 2 songs :bluejump: :bluejump: :bluejump: :bluejump: :hammer: lost full mood for a couple of mts coz of u :twisted: :twisted:

[united07]

SDM - Total 9 nominations in 8 categories!

'Oscar Nominee' ARR is making the whole world dance to his music now!

[Hulkster]

Maddy am surprised you believed orkut when rahman's score has the most precursors to an oscar compared to other shortlisted composers which is a sure shoe-in.

I want to see him perform O saya live. The song has this addictive rhythm which is bound to sway audiences.

[Ramakrishna]

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)
“Down to Earth” from “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman, Lyric by Peter Gabriel
“Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyric by Gulzar
“O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Music and Lyric by A.R. Rahman andMaya Arulpragasam

:omg: Just three songs competing. What a chance :victory:

[SoftSword]

"Proud" is the only word...

[directhit]

Feb 23rd again monday :x - confirmed Leave on that day :smokesmirk:

[Hulkster]

Feb 22nd, Sunday i thought :?

[Ramakrishna]

India la Monday thaan :cry:

[directhit]

Feb 22nd, Sunday i thought :? for us monday morning. india atleast better, wud start earlier - namakku 9 am start pannuvaanga :banghead:

[Hulkster]

No problem i will be directly in military tapping into oscar access :lol2:

[Ramakrishna]

Feb 22nd, Sunday i thought :? for us monday morning. india atleast better, wud start earlier - namakku 9 am start pannuvaanga :banghead:

:poke: