*Rahman might have refused Slumdog Millionaire* Sarah Jacob, NDTV Correspondent Tuesday, January 13, 2009 4:43 PM (Los Angeles)
Music maestro A R Rahman, the first Indian to win a Golden Globe, was very nervous at the award ceremony as he did not want to let down a billion people back home in India. In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Sarah Jacob, Rahman says that *Slumdog Millionaire*'s win is a tribute to Mumbai. Excerpts: *NDTV*: You've worked with Shekhar Kapoor in *Elizabeth*, Andrew Lloyd Webber in *Bombay Dreams*, you have performed with Michael Jackson, you also wrote the music for the threatre production of *The Lord of the Rings*. After all these international projects, what does winning a Golden Globe mean to you? *A R Rahman*: For me it's an award, but for all Indians it's a great deal. I was so terrified yesterday at the award ceremony. I didn't want to let down a billion of people back home. So, it was great when I received it, I was very excited. I've never been so excited about any other award before. *NDTV*: How did you celebrate your win? We've seen champagne bottles and chocolates all over your room. *A R Rahman*: I don't drink unfortunately, but there were a lot of champagne bottles sent to me by my friends back home. But the excitement was more in India. Forty-four channels were broadcasting simultaneously. I'm feeling proud about it. Last couple of months have been very sad, it's great to see people happy. *NDTV*: How did you get involved with *Slumdog Millionaire*? What attracted you to this project? *A R Rahman*: I don't know. I might have said no to the project, but something inside me said that it would be a great thing to work on. http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090079892&type=musicindia -- regards, Vithur
