He is most certain to be considered for 2010 - 2011 slot. I think now he has moved beyond being a composer and become a cultural ambassador of sorts with a very effective means of promoting indian music and mindshare.
He will get the Padhmabhushan considering his progress and about a 10 year gap since his padmashri. regards wb Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbeats.com ________________________________ From: DineshVaidya <dnshvai...@yahoo.co.in> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 21 January, 2010 11:12:41 AM Subject: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman ! I want the Government to make this announcement soon. It is High time really...... . Not that ARR needs this stamp but it is essential that GOI acknowledges his role in making Indian music popular worldwide and for taking efforts in bringing in Peace in various conflicts... . Best regards Dinesh Vaidya TWS Rahmania The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
