As the cast of Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire was partying at the premiere of the movie in Mumbai came the news from Los Angeles: the movie has got 10 Oscar nominations, including 3 for music composer AR Rahman.
The film has been nominated in the following categories:
Cinematography – Anthony Dod Mantle
Direction – Danny Boyle
Film Editing – Chris Dickens
Music (Original Score) – AR Rahman
Music (Original Song) (Two Nominations) – AR Rahman
Best Motion Picture – Christian Colson
Sound Editing – Tom Sayers
Sound Mixing – Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke, Resul Pookutty (Mumbaiite Resul Pookutty was nominated for his first ever Oscar for the sound design)
Adapted Screenplay – Simon Beaufoy
From The Times of India: Rahman, who’s in London with his family, sounded overwhelmed. “I was like a nervous schoolboy biting my nails,” he told TOI. “I feel the whole world is watching me. I’m at the top of the world. Honestly, I am not even thinking about the Oscars now. Everything is a blur…It’ll be a great energy booster for creative people in India.” More:
Click here for the complete Oscar nomination list. The winners will be announced on Feb. 22.
“Slumdog” composer welcomes spotlight on Indian music
From Reuters:
Billboard: Many people in the States who do know about Indian music think that it is mainly Bollywood-style, up-tempo compositions, when in fact, India has a rich musical diversity. Is it your intention to try to introduce Americans to different genres of Indian music?
Rahman: The win is such a blessing in disguise. Bollywood music is definitely a big part of Indian music, and can be a great way to introduce people to the sound. But I hope to continue to incorporate other types of Indian music into my work. More:
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