India's very own talented musician A. R. Rahman has taken a giant stride forward as he won the prestigious GOLDEN GLOBE award in the Best Original Background Score category for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. It was a moment to cherish for A. R. Rahman and all his fans when the hosts at the 66th Golden Globe Awards announced his name as the winner. A moment that told the world that Indian talent was well on its way in making its presence felt globally. The man TIME magazine called 'Mozart of Madras' shook hands with many as he went on to the stage to collect the award. The first word that came out of Rahman was 'Unbelievable' followed by a chuckle. He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket as he said he had a long list although he though he wouldn't win.
Rahman thanked Almighty God for the award. His thank you list also had Danny Boyle, Fox Pictures and all his musicians in Chennai and Mumbai. Rahman thanked the billion people from India who were looking forward to his winning the award. 'Slumdog Millionaire' was about a boy born and raised in the slums of Mumbai who eventually goes on to become a millionaire thanks to his winning the 'Who wants to be a millionaire' contest. The film was directed by Danny Boyle who also won a Golden Globe for Best Director. The film won two other awards as well – Best Picture and Best Screenplay (Simon Beaufoy). Does Rahman's winning a Golden Globe signal to the world that Indian talent would be a breath of fresh air to World Cinema? In addition to this Rahman had also won Six popular Awards for his compositions in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
The Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award
The New York Film Critics Online Award
The Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
The San Diego Film Critics Society Award
The Satellite Awards - International Press Academy
This honor would most definitely be cherished by India's Film Industries and the scores of Rahman fans would be ecstatically jumping for joy. So what can Rahman look forward to?….well, it sure is going to be the Oscars next up….and then some innovative compositions that would enthrall world audiences. A dynamic musician's international journey has begun. Indian Cinema has been made proud of by Rahman and let's hope our filmmakers can utilize this extraordinary talent properly in such a way that the world bows down to India.
Hats off A.R. Rahman. the Oscar is waiting.
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