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The Oscar Journey
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Walk with A.R. Rahman through the whirlwind months of his historic Oscar journey. From the first nomination buzz to holding those golden statuettes for “Slumdog Millionaire,” we’ve gathered intimate conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and personal reflections that show you the man behind the music.
Rahman’s Oscar Joy: Soundarya Rajinikanth Calls Working with Oscar Winner “A Blessing”
As A.R. Rahman's Oscar wins for Slumdog Millionaire create waves, Indian directors including Gautam Menon and Soundarya Rajinikanth share their joy of collaborating with the maestro.
A Sweet Flash in the Pan: Baradwaj Rangan on Why Rahman’s Oscar Victory May Change Little
Film critic Baradwaj Rangan's editorial examines Rahman's historic Oscar victories, questioning if this British-made success will truly open Hollywood's doors for Indian filmmaking.
‘The Serenity on His Face is From Prayer’: G.V. Prakash on His Uncle’s Success Secret
From watching the ceremony live in Chennai to receiving jubilant calls from LA, Rahman's musician nephew and 'Veyil' composer G.V. Prakash shares an intimate family perspective on the historic Oscar wins.
‘I Truly Want to Get the Oscar Home for My People’: Rahman After Golden Globe Victory
From scribbling his acceptance speech on a hotel notepad to walking past Hollywood legends, Blender magazine captures A.R. Rahman's historic Golden Globe victory for Slumdog Millionaire.
‘An Oscar Was Unimaginable Before’: Indian Music Industry Giants Celebrate Rahman’s Victory
From Vishal Dadlani to Hema Sardesai, leading voices of Indian music share their pride and hopes as A.R. Rahman's Oscar victories open new possibilities for the country's musical talent.
‘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.