Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Grammy a result of Rahman's dedication to music: Subhash Ghai


New Delhi, Feb 2 : Hailing the double Grammy for 'Mozart of Asia' A R Rahman for his scores in 'Slumdog Millionaire', veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai said the award for Rahman was a result of his dedication to his music. ''The Grammy for Rahman is a result of his own true dedication to his music and his connectivity with divine energies,''the filmaker told UNI from Mumbai after the prolific composer bagged two Grammies for his score in the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Ghai, who has had a long association with Rahman, who composed music for his films from 'Taal' to 'Yuvraj' said Rahman's double Grammy was a matter of pride for the whole country.
''A R Rahman has made the whole of India prouder in the world of music. I am extremely happy and proud of Rahman as a special friend and filmmaker ' today. He deserves the award all the way,''the filmmaker said.
The 'Music Wizard', A R Rahman scooped two Grammy Awards for his music in Danny Boyle's multiple Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' at a starry event on Sunday night.
Rahman won the awards in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture category and 'Jai Ho' fetched him the honour in the best motion picture song category.
The double Grammy by Rahman has won him appreciation from all quarters. There is great joy among the musicians and the ardent lovers of music back home.
The Grammy follows a double Academy award for Rahman for his score in the film, which also fetched Rasool Pookutty an Oscar for Best Sound recording.

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