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The Oscar Journey
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Relive A.R. Rahman’s historic 2009 Oscar victories through a curated collection of articles and golden moments. From ‘Jai Ho’ to double Academy wins – the musical journey that changed Indian cinema.
‘It’s Not Just For Slumdog – It’s For His Entire Career’: Artists Celebrate Rahman’s Oscars
From Vasundhara Das to Kavita Krishnamurthy, Bangalore's leading artists share their joy as A.R. Rahman makes history with two Oscar wins, opening new doors for Indian musicians globally.
‘A Genius Who Started Here’: Kannada Film Industry Celebrates Rahman’s Oscar Glory
As Bangalore celebrates A.R. Rahman's Oscar victories, film industry veterans reveal his early days as a keyboard player in Kannada cinema, from 'Indina Ramayana' to working with Hamsalekha.
‘The World’s Most Downloaded Tune’: How Rahman’s Oscar Wins Amplified Brand Value
From Airtel's signature tune to Nokia's social initiatives, exploring how A.R. Rahman's historic double Oscar victory amplified his brand value and created marketing milestones for Indian companies.
‘This Is Just the Beginning’: Bollywood Reacts to Rahman and Resul’s Historic Oscar Wins
From Karan Johar to Shabana Azmi, leading voices of Indian cinema share their pride and joy as A.R. Rahman and Resul Pookutty make history at the 81st Academy Awards with Slumdog Millionaire.
‘He Visited His Piano Teacher Till the End’: The Teachers Who Shaped A.R. Rahman
From the front-row student who wouldn't cut his hair to the boy who needed help carrying his keyboard, Rahman's teachers at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan share memories of their Oscar-winning alumnus.
‘He Was Very Shy, Left Right After Shows’: Rahman’s Bandmates Share Stories from the 80s
As 'Jai Ho' echoed through the Kodak Theatre, Rahman's former bandmates from Roots and Nemesis Avenue recall the shy teenager who would jam at parties before becoming India's first double Oscar winner.
‘I Started Screaming When Rahman Won’: Trisha on Watching Oscars Alone in Her Hotel Room
Speaking to Sify.com from her Hyderabad film set, actress Trisha shares her uncontained excitement about A.R. Rahman's Oscar wins, revealing how she chose films just to work with the composer's music.
‘He Is Like Pure Honey’: Legendary Artists Share Their Intimate A.R. Rahman Stories
As Rahman heads to the Oscars with three nominations, India's most respected artists - from Javed Akhtar to Yesudas - share intimate stories of working with the composer, revealing his creative process.
‘He is Full of God and Music’: A.R. Rahman’s Studio Team Celebrates His Oscar Victory
As A.M. Studios erupts in early morning celebrations, Rahman's sound engineers and musicians reveal the work ethic and personality behind the Oscar wins that have brought pride to his hometown.
‘Remember to Come Back’: Kamal Hassan’s Message to Oscar Winner A.R. Rahman
From Kamal Hassan to Tamil Nadu CM, Indian film industry luminaries celebrate Rahman's Oscar victories while highlighting his humility, talent, and dedication to his roots.