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It's 'Jai ho' for Rahman, wins two Oscars

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Agencies Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 1045 hrs IST
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A r rahmanRahman scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for the film Score and ‘Jai Ho’.
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A R Rahman today scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for the Best Original Score ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and its foot-tapping song ‘Jai Ho’.

"Before coming here I was excited and terrified. The last time I felt that way was when I was getting married," he told in his acceptance speech after bagging the Original Score Academy.

"There is a Hindi dialogue 'mere pass ma hai' which means even if I have got nothing I have my mother here. I want to thank her for coming all the way to support me," the 43-year-old musician said.

Rahman was again on the dais to accept the Oscar for the best Original Song for the number "Jai ho", sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Mahalaxmi Iyer.

Before that he performed a medley of 'Jai ho' and 'O saya' assisted by dancers and singer John Legend.

"The essence of the film is about optimism and home.

The power of hope in our lives. All my life I had the choice between hate and love. I choose love and here I am," said the musician while accepting the award for best song, penned by Gulzar.

"There is something I say (in Tamil) whenever I win an award: 'Ella pugazlum iravanuku' (which means 'all the fame and the glory I dedicate to god'," he said.

Rahman had earlier pocketed a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his music in the Danny Boyle film, which won eight Oscars.

He became the fourth Indian to win the coveted trophy joining the ranks of Bhanu Athaiya and Satyajit Ray and Resul Pookutty, who won the Oscar today for sound mixing in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
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s by shubham binda on 2009-02-24 09:26:52.921051+05:30 proud to be an indian ar rehman ....

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OSKAR by RAVINDRA on 2009-02-24 07:38:38.744602+05:30 HEARTLY CONGRATULATIONS TO A.R.REHMAN TO ACHIEVE THE GLOBAL GOLD AWARD (SLUMDOG MILLIONIERE)

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great by dhivyacm on 2009-02-23 21:09:36.403158+05:30 hats off rahmanji! jai ho!

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jai ho! by dhivyacm on 2009-02-23 21:05:05.257212+05:30 hats off rahmanji! jai ho!

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wishes by beatrice on 2009-02-23 19:52:23.503988+05:30 congragulations..............we all love you...........

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VETRI NADAI PODU - VAZGA VALAMUDAN-JAI HO by sujay ganesan on 2009-02-23 19:38:19.100373+05:30 congrats Mr Pookutty and Mr A R Rahman for the Oscars. Mr Rahman - I have loved your Scintillating And Vibrant music in all your films. You even deserved an oscar for the heart melting musical scores in Maniratnam's ROJA but unfortunately it was not directed by a white man to be recognised by the western society.Having read about your life history in a Tamil Magazine where you had mentioned about extreme difficulties, obstacles, jealousy, black magic etc that your dad (musician himself) and your family faced and the reasons for Deleep Kumar to become A R Rahman, I thank God for you to choose peace rather than hatred which you aptly mentioned in your speech at the oscars "All my life I had the choice between hate and love. I choose love and here I am," . Your humbleness and simplicity is something everyone should learn from you and you rightly mentioned, 'Ella pugazlum iravanuku' ('all the fame and the glory I dedicate to god)' We pray for you to win more laurels for India.

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Selfish and mean by Gaganjit Singh on 2009-02-23 19:19:30.262125+05:30 While it was a great achievement to have won two oscars, Rahman came across as selfish and mean during his acceptance speech for 'best orignal song' in not acknowledging the contributions of Gulzar, the absent joint winner; and Sukhwinder

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It's 'Jai ho' for Rahman, wins two Oscars by PKumar on 2009-02-23 18:57:57.603754+05:30 I am with Rahman in his Personal Achievement for getting Oscars. It might be his dream come true. But at the same I lament whether Oscar has honoured Indian Music(?) or has marketed itself in India. These crazy people who are dancing and enjoying (specially the MEDIA) are forgetting that India as well as Rahman has produced many other memorable compositions which deserved several Oscars. Stalwarts like SD,CR.OPN, SJ, Naushad, Shailendra, Gulzar himself, Sahir, Mazrooh, AB, Shakeel, Raja Mehendi Ali Khan, Rajendra Krishna have given gems and diamonds. Even RD gave world-class music in Hare Rama Hare Krishna. 'Jai Ho...Media'NB: I am not against Rahman, but Rahman honestly would have got surprised.Regards

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osscar by abdul khader on 2009-02-23 18:38:16.289579+05:30 Mr.rahman u are a gift from god given india . please dont forget that children becouase your slumdog teame are help that accter childrens

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Oscar Award by AMEENULLAH,KEEAZHPALLY on 2009-02-23 18:35:15.562996+05:30 Gongratulations!!! Mr. Rahman you took our country to the top of the world. We are proud of you. Now world is dancing with the magic music of you. You are leading us to the shore of music. Thank you Rahman a thousands of thanks

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Its Jai Ho for Rehman by bharat on 2009-02-23 18:28:16.658499+05:30 Jai HO, Jai Hind

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OSCAR IS good but... by Arvind on 2009-02-23 18:21:26.355633+05:30 Winning oscar is good and congratulation. But it always seems that such awards are biased. There was nothing great about the movie as such, and we people in India always appreciate things,once it is appreciated by western. There were many good movies made that were better contended, and in my opinion Lagaan was far better movie,but we knew it won't have got the award. So, I think getting award is good for indiviual,but if it make me proud as Indian, I have reservation

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BIG PROUD by nijam mohamed on 2009-02-23 18:20:04.216826+05:30 Congratulations to AR Rahman,MAY THE CHOICEST BLESSINGS OF ALMIGHTYALLAH BE WITH YOU.

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You made South proud by Rangan on 2009-02-23 17:28:15.59173+05:30 Great achievement. You made Tamilnadu and India proud by becoming first Indian to win.

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RAHMAN KI "jai hoo" by shabbeer ahmed on 2009-02-23 17:14:20.687624+05:30 it is the time to celebrate indians victory as well as happiness. now indians films are touch the highest peak in the world "congrats for A R RAHMAN " HE IS THE KING OF MUSIC NOW. a r rahman ki jai hooooo.

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victory by shabbeer ahmed on 2009-02-23 17:04:40.717538+05:30 it is the time to celebrate indians victory as well as happiness now indians are reach the highest peak in the world

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WE R PROUD OF U INDIA by MICKEY on 2009-02-23 17:00:31.41734+05:30 CONGRATS A R RAHMAN...GOD HAS BLESSED U!!! REMAIN BEING HUMBLE!!!

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Hi by joseph on 2009-02-23 16:57:22.487781+05:30 This brilliant move by Mr Rahman.Joseph Drug Intervention Indiana

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wishes by K.AYYAVOO on 2009-02-23 16:44:47.061927+05:30 My hearty Congratulations to A.R.Rehman.

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feel proud by Nihalwait on 2009-02-23 16:34:52.582514+05:30 Congratulation to A.R Rahman to won two Oscar awards,and also i congratulate all the Oscar winners

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Jai Ho by Nadia on 2009-02-23 15:59:02.161195+05:30 Jai Ho Rahman! U have made India and Indian Music Proud. Ur achievement is an excellent example for all young people. Hardwork and dedication with humility

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1 RAHMAN
by srii on 2009-02-23 16:41:35.116653+05:30Hello all, Pl note that in RAHMAN we have RAM , a MAN and an ARMAN ..so praise the dedication of Mr AR RAHMAN and Mr Resul . RAHMAN RESUL Dedication = RESULT

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Oscar shame by Mahesh.G on 2009-02-23 15:55:03.324972+05:30 Oscar has lost its respect by giving an award to a movie which does not deserve it. The oscar award for the song "Jai Ho" is not of Oscar calibre too. They know how to push their own market by giving awards to Indian people.Like Miss India or Miss World

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1 I Agree with you
by Anurag Kumar on 2009-02-24 09:22:57.60579+05:30It is quite a comfort to know that there are people around you still. Of course you are right there.

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2 Oscar Shame
by Ananth Seth on 2009-02-23 17:47:22.808855+05:30Agree with u Mahesh. Ignore those who do not see or do not want to see the conspiracy behind this great political chicanery.

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3 oscar
by sameem on 2009-02-23 16:20:52.850639+05:30dear sir,can u explain what is oscar respect? if u can make india and indian a name by craeting a record or any useful mankind things pls try and show apart from this dont blame any body or any things. be proud as a indian awarded oscar award. you try to be a indian and think positive you may win. wish rahman for the great achievement.

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1 1 oscar
by pchetri on 2009-02-23 19:11:34.44306+05:30Dear Sameem, It is just publcity, media hype and lobbying which are themain features. Music of Lagaan could have achieved Oscar for Rahman. But we people donot see reason. Oscar this time has honoured itself by honouring an Indian. It wants its market in full force here. People are dying for Oscar, but can they say that any Indian Music Directors till not has not produced Oscar worthy music except Rahman. Remember they were not associated with any foreign name. Had any film with total cast and crew being Indian got Oscars, only then it would have been worthy.

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oscars by hersh on 2009-02-23 15:19:50.211694+05:30 you are the best and you know how to do it

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Oscar to Rehman by Parameswaran M.K. on 2009-02-23 13:43:37.957156+05:30 Congatulations Rehman.You made every Indian feel proud.May the almighty bless you to continue your journey for more and more achievements.

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Congrats to Universal Musician A.R. Rahman by sheik on 2009-02-23 13:28:14.206342+05:30 We the indian should thank Rahman for taking our country's pride to the world and make others to turn back with the respect. Once again we congrats him for his future success and endeaover.

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congratulations by mohamed jamal on 2009-02-23 13:17:08.037857+05:30 Wasalaam Rahman sahib,You have brought glory to indian music.your music epitomises love that transcends all barriers

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HI by Sharmila on 2009-02-23 13:01:00.27617+05:30 Congrats Rahman

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1 congrats rahman
by Nihalwait on 2009-02-23 16:25:34.89676+05:30congrats to A.R Rahman

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CONDRADULATIONS by SHIBU P ARAVIND on 2009-02-23 12:42:09.740146+05:30 GREAT ACHEIVEMENT REHAMAN SIR-- KEEP IT UP. YOU MADE US PROUD.. CONDRADULATIONS TO YOU AND RAZOOL SIR .

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AR Rahman Wins Two Oscars by Ishtiaq Hossain on 2009-02-23 12:38:20.420709+05:30 I am ecstatic that A.R. Rahman has won two Oscars. Its a recognition of this musical genius.

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Rahman wins two oscars! by Edwin on 2009-02-23 12:17:04.276893+05:30 hi Rahman Congratulations! when you said that 'Ella pugazlum iravanuku', it just means that how great you are because you are so simple. you praised god and your mother! we are proud of YOU! from Madagascar

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Congrats Rehman by B N Murthy on 2009-02-23 12:08:40.146844+05:30 congrats Rehamn... Your hard work brought you laurels. you made us feel proud. God bless you and hope that this will be a first step towards achieving more awards.

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It's 'Jai ho' for Rahman, wins two Oscars by sahil on 2009-02-23 12:08:00.549415+05:30 Why so much cheers? Was this movie made by Indian? If this movie was solely made by any Indian, do you think the situation would be the same at that time?

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1 Jai Ho
by maccikhan on 2009-02-23 14:40:42.189728+05:30Sahil why don't read the captions careflly and fully understand them'"JAI HO" is totally "INDIAN" word. A.R. Rahman the Music he has given to this movie (made by a foreigner) is a "INDIAN". You need to see where is our country India in thisMOVIE,IN THE MUSIC, you can see it every where. Don't you feel proud of it. QUOTED IN YEARS TO COME.

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1 1 Jai Ho
by pchetri on 2009-02-23 19:16:04.874109+05:30dear maccikhan what is there to be proud of? Without evaluating anything in its right perspective being merrier is just being crazy. And people now a daysare feeling proud of being crazy. Had Gulzar Sahab not penned more forceful and meaningful song in any other Indian film, or Rahman has not given more meaningful and finest of his composition in any of his earlier film?

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2 AGREED
by Shibu P Aravind on 2009-02-23 12:44:35.084066+05:30yes I agree with that. iam also not sure that if this filim fully made by Indian they never consider.

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1 Long over due
by Arif Sardhar on 2009-02-23 14:14:58.376556+05:30Totaly agree!! Conratulations Anyway... it was long over due...But i must add you have done equivalent or better music before this...unfortunately under an indian production house.Congratulation again!!

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2 A foundation has been laid
by asp on 2009-02-23 13:32:48.661719+05:30Why don't you guys think this way: Danny gave Rehman

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Congratulations by Ravyrao on 2009-02-23 12:06:35.906943+05:30 Great Rehmanji. You made our country proud. To me there very limited elite personalities who brought laurels to this Great Country and you are on top of the elite group. God bless you.

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congrats by gkarthikeyan on 2009-02-23 11:56:54.61586+05:30 congrats Rehman you have done it,

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Kuddos to ARR by aslam on 2009-02-23 11:52:19.814375+05:30 Kuddos to A.R.Rahman, for lifting India's image to another level. Now its high time the local authorities should bring new life to the SLUM dwelers' of MUMBAI.

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A R Rahman winning Ascar award by ravi on 2009-02-23 11:45:26.009558+05:30 It's fantastic, no doubt; however, our music potentials are still greater, and this is only a late recognition; we have at home, a huge reservoir of such talents

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Rahman by Prabir Kumar Sen on 2009-02-23 11:41:05.650991+05:30 It is the juust award for a genius like Rahman. Every Indian is proud of his achievements.

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