[arr] Awards daily...Sultan's Predict.... SDM Got 47/55 votes For Best Original Score

[A.R.Rajib]

http://www.awardsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sultans-chart-2009c.gif

WOW 

But No Best Song Predictions There :S

Boyle got 55/55 in best dir. 

Screenplay got 55/55 For Best Adapted Screenplay

[arr] Final Predictions, This is the End [awards daily]

[A.R.Rajib]

=Song==

Peter Gabriel versus the love for Slumdog.  Peter Gabriel is a legend.
It's not the popular choice but…

Prediction for Best Song: Down to Earth


==Score===

I have a weird feeling Benjamin Button's beautiful score could upset
here but I'm not invested enough to take a big risk.

Prediction for Score: Slumdog Millionaire

[arr] Re: Delhi-6 - Thumbs Down by Taran Adarsh

[p_ramasamy2000]

I loved the movie actually... And abt Rehna Tu, it was a surprise 
element to me as it was sung to Delhi rather than lady love and on 
second thoughts I relaized that the lyric suit the city well too :-) It 
was an interesting decision...

Re: [arr] Re: Shankar Mahadevan is the best Indian composer today: Sonu Nigam

[Leslie D]

Simple question .. Why cant you accept that different people have different
opinions ? Most of the recent troubles in our country are due to this
attitude of some people thinking they know everything and they will decide
what is right and wrong. Everybody has the right to have their own
viewpoint. Please respect that in this forum.

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebti...@yahoo.comwrote:

   Today the best composer, who sings equally well
 he should be slammed indeed. he is my most favorite singer but i must
 say he is going nuts. i agree that SEL are good and sincere composers
 but there is no comparison between ARR and SEL, infact there is no
 comparison between ARR and any other composer in India currently
 (except Illaiya Raja perhaps). he is far far far away from all of the
 rest.
 is this because Sonu is not getting enough songs from ARR?? or perhaps
 he is only talking about singer-composers (as it seems from Today the
 best composer, who sings equally well).



 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Chord purev...@... wrote:
 
  Guys, let's not slam Sonu now. That's his opinion only. Most
 people
  think that ARR is the best. Both ARR and Shankar respect each other
 a
  lot and it's only a matter of opinion as to who is the best.
 Clearly,
  however, ARR has a better resume in terms of awards and
 international
  recognition.
 
 
 
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Bivin Chandra bivinchandra@
  wrote:
  
  
   New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Despite the hype about music maestro A.R.
  Rahman’s Golden Globe win and Oscar nominations, singer Sonu Nigam
  says Shankar Mahaden of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio is the best
 Indian
  composer today.
   “Today the best composer, who sings equally well, is Shankar
  Mahadevan - his compositions are as beautiful as his singing is,â€
  Sonu said on Zee News’ celebrity chat show “Kahiye Janab†,
 being
  aired Saturday.
  
   Sonu admits that most people would say Rahman is the best composer
  and he too appreciates the maestro’s music.
  
   “Normally, everyone will say A.R. Rahman is the best. The most
  remarkable thing about him is that he never overdoes things. His
 voice
  is sufiana and he never tries to go beyond that. That is the best
 part
  about his style. I would say that the composers who sing well should
  sing themselves, like some of them do,†opined Sonu.
  
   According to the singer, who has lent vocals to hit songs like
  “Yeh dil deewana†and “Sandese aate hain†, music composers use
  extremely high scales in songs nowadays.
  
   “These days the composers use such high scales; they won’t
  compose low pitched music. Recently I recorded a song ‘Do baat
  pakki’ that was so high pitched that it made me go to my highest
  scale,†he said.
  
   Sonu, whose short acting career in Bollywood was marked by flops
  like “Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani†, “Kaash Aap Hamare
  Hote†and “Love In Nepal†, says an actor can hardly be a singer.
  
   “A singer is a person who sings on stage. In a recording studio,
  technology can turn a read verse into sung lines. For example,
 Farhan
  Akhtar has sung many songs, but I bet even he does not consider
  himself a singer. Singers are Salamat Ali Khan, Ameer Khan, Ghulam
 Ali
  or Mehdi Hassan. In my view even I am not a singer, maybe in the
 view
  of others I am,†Sonu said.
  
  
  http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/shankar-mahadevan-
 is-the-best-indian-composer-today-sonu-nigam_100158047.html
  
 

  

[arr] Oscar would help do bigger things: A.R. Rahman

[Bivin Chandra]

New York, Feb 22 (IANS) An Oscar award would be a “great honour” and help do 
“bigger things”, says Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman, a hot favourite to take 
home a trophy for his music in “Slumdog Millionaire”.

“It would be a great honour,” Rahman told the New York Times in a telephone 
interview from Los Angeles, where he was preparing to perform at the ceremony.

“It would help me to do bigger things.”

Asked to elaborate, Rahman named “some Western directors he would like to work 
with”. “Baz Luhrmann… Ridley Scott. I’m a big fan of Ridley.”

The Times notes Rahman is “one of the most prolific and successful film 
composers in India”. He has three nominations for Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog 
Millionaire” - best original score and best original song, for “Jai Ho” and “O 
… Saya”, a collaboration with the Sri Lankan-British rapper M.I.A.

Rahman, 43, has already won a Golden Globe for best score for “Slumdog 
Millionaire”.

“I like to see a film and then start scoring it in my mind, while doing 
something unrelated,” the maestro said. “You just grasp a film and start 
working, and something unpredictable comes out from a third element. The mind, 
the more active it is, the more productive it is.”

Talking about his work on the most-talked about film of the recent times, 
Rahman said: “I kept three weeks aside. I moved to London and did the whole 
score there.”

David Novak, an ethnomusicologist at the Heyman Center for the Humanities at 
Columbia University, said Rahman is “sort of the Peter Gabriel of the Indian 
film industry”.

“He shifted things from a simple East-West mode to a multicultural, global 
mode, where India and its regional musics are part of a palette of sound from 
around the world,” Novak added.

Andrew Lloyd Weber, who worked with the composer for the West End musical 
“Bombay Dreams”, said, “I’ve long been impressed by his talent, and I’m so 
pleased that Hollywood has recognized it.”

But Rahman said he was yet to prepare his Oscar acceptance speech ready as he 
was busy meeting various directors and record labels in Los Angeles.

http://www.sindhtoday.net/entertainment/66725.htm



  

[arr] Re: Leaked Oscar winner's list a fraud, says Academy

[yasheer_ar2]

oh..Thank God..Got Really Shocked About The News...

Hope ARR Will Rock The Show..Insha Allah

Jai Ho...

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

   *Leaked Oscar winner's list a fraud, says Academy*  *PTI*  |
Friday, 20
 February , 2009, 18:00
 
 
 A list revealing the names of the Oscar winners that was doing the
rounds of
 some online websites has been dismissed by the Academy authorities as
 complete fraud. However, if the list is to be believed, Indian
composer A
 R Rahman will have to return empty handed despite receiving three
 nominations for *Slumdog Millionaire* music.
 
 But the Academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger was quick to dismiss the
list as
 fraud.
 
 The document is a complete fraud, Leslie Unger said in response to the
 alleged leak which would have taken the excitement out of the award
ceremony
 scheduled to take place this Sunday.
 
 PricewaterhouseCoopers is still counting the ballots, and there are
only
 two people there who will know the complete list of winners in
advance of
 the envelopes being opened during the ceremony, she told E! Online.
 
 The Academy's president is not advised of the winners in advance,
and no
 such list is created, Unger added.
 
 According to the list *Slumdog Millionaire* will sweep the show
winning both
 the Best Picture award and the gong for 'Best Director' which will go to
 Danny Boyle.
 http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14859630
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur

Re: [arr] Rahman’s Terrific Ten

[Leslie D]

Had I created the list, it would have been different set of songs. This
shows what varied audience the music composers of today have to create for.
And then getting the approval and love of all of them is a very difficult
task which Rahman does it so easily.
His top 10 songs might be different for different people but his selection
as the top music composer is unanimous.

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com wrote:

   Rahman's Terrific Ten

 *W*hen my editor suggested I write about AR Rahman's ten best songs, I let
 out a nervous laugh. As if there were any mediocre songs to pick from! What
 do you write about the report card of a student who gets straight A's; how
 can you pick the best stone out of glittering diamonds: such thoughts raced
 furiously through my head. My editor tried helping with a 'make it your
 personal choice' reassurance. Once I started the piece, I realized I needed
 to go back several years to pick my real favourites. It's been an exhausting
 and fun-filled journey, and here's the list. Not all the songs on the list
 became the chartbusters they should have. But in a way, that makes them even
 more special


 http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/imagegallery/galleryDetail.php?hgallery=14859853

 Hit next to view the entire list...

  

Re: [arr] Delhi6 - such an amateur attempt :-/

[prakash krishnan]

kala bandar is an virtual negative character within uswe have to find it 
and kill it...only then peace and harmony will prevail...i think it is the 
theme of this movie...

   mehra has tried..he delayed upto the second half to reach this theme...and 
yes of course a stupid ending...no need for bachan saab and allit was a 
powerful theme which mehra sir could have taken to another level...but 
unfortunately wasted...!



From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 22 February, 2009 9:39:18 AM
Subject: [arr] Delhi6 - such an amateur attempt :-/


jus watched D6.. it is such an amateur attempt by mehra... he should have 
watched mani's bombay atleast dozen times before attempting to make the movie 
as D6 story has some shades of bombay movie in a larger scale. the emotion and 
the meaning  is completely missing in the movie. first half is boring and the 
second half saves the movie. 

apart from songs, bgm, dil gira gaftan song and the message mehra wanted to 
convey, the movie is jus nothing. mehra should have gone nuts to place rehna tu 
in such a goofy situation in the movie... 


watch the movie for jus experiencing ARRs bgm. never expect wonders with song 
picturization in ROM's movie... maskalli was wasted too. even the trailer 
looked better!
   


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[arr] Dil Gira Dafatan Video

[pratap]

Dil Gira Dafatan Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6htNiDs83s



  

[arr] Oscar Live

[Dilip Rc]

Hi all,

Please try this link for Oscar live.

http://oscar.com/



Long Live ARR
-Dilip.R.C.


  

[arr] Re: Trivia- Chale Chalo roots

[nivensamy]

U got it rite ;-)

Cheers,
Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan R
pradeepanisonl...@... wrote:

 Vaanil Eni pottu from Pudhiya Mannagral ??similar genre.
 
 On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM, nivensamy niven...@... wrote:
 
Dont know if it has been mentionned or if its no news. Can anyone
  guess from which of his previous tamil repertoire did rahman inspire
  to compose Chale chalo in Lagaan?
 
  Niven
 
   
 
 
 
 
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 Cheers,
 Pradeepan.
 
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given to you
 !

Re: [arr] Delhi-6 - Thumbs Down by Taran Adarsh

[prakash krishnan]

hai


   i may not be correct...even then i will say this..rehna tu was well placed 
it is for the streets of delhi...he doesnt want to change those 
streets...he will love it as it is...!!





From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 22 February, 2009 10:26:25 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Delhi-6 - Thumbs Down by Taran Adarsh


On 2/22/2009 5:25 AM India Time, _Jahanzeb Farooq_ wrote:

 just watched it. i must say it is not that bad. in fact i liked it. 
 though it is not anyway near RDB but it is a pretty good movie. 
 
 one thing which really p** me off is how badly they picturized Rehna 
 Tu. oh man i don't believe how badly they spoiled and literally wasted 
 the song. i kept wondering why the HELL they placed it there and why 
 the HELL when Roshan (Abhishek) was with Ali (Rishi), it made no sense 
 at all. to who he was singing rehna tu hai jaisey tu?? i always 
 thought it would be towards Sonam's character. it was completely 
 idiotic. complete waste of a gem of a song.

I also was surprised at the Rehna Tu. Though I had already read in this 
list that this song was to be on father Rishi and Son Abhishek, which 
was not exactly how the characters were related in the film, but it was 
parallel enough. Rishi being Abhishek's mom's silent lover 25 year ago 
can be considered like father to him.

The lyrics seems quite odd at places conveying a much greater intimacy 
than is possible between two persons who had never met till then in 
their life. Firstly, it was not clear where Abhishek was thinking of 
changing, which might have prompted Rishi to suggest him not to change.

But all that, Mujhe Teri Barish Mein Bheegna Ghul Jana, Mujhe Teri Lapat 
Mein Jalna, Raakh Ho Jana, appear strikingly odd for a father-son 
relationship. In India, whatever be the friendship and understanding and 
belongingness between a father and a son, this relation is always a 
serious one. So, these figures of speech don't go well.

All that Tu Zakhm De agar, Zakhm pe bhi mujhko pyar aaye, dariya o 
dariya doobne de mujhe dariya mein sound so odd. there is no occassion 
of Abhishek hurting Rishi, while doobna in dariya is more a concept 
between lovers than between a father and son.

I find this song more suitable for a friend motivating a friend.

There are echo of lyrics in the song, that could be counted as an 
effect, but at around 4:40, I find some female voice also joining, that 
was unexplainable on the Rishi - Abhishek.

And whatever prasoon tried to explain in that haath thaam chalna ho, to 
dono ke daye hath sang kaise, ek daya hoga, ek baya hoga, tham le, hath 
ye tham le, chalna sang tham le. that went above my head. Even Mehboob, 
PK Mishra's such explanations sounded much more short and natural. Even 
Javed Akhtar's such explanations are more directly related. Could anyone 
explain plz.

You spelled it absolutely right. It would have been better if the song's 
tone was changed from between two males to from a male to a female and 
that was Abhishek singing (may be in background) for Sonam character in 
the film who was under a lot of pressure in the film to change. or, a in 
female voice it could have been Sonam's idol finale song for Abhishek 
when he was under a lot of confusion and pressure.

--
It only proves that most of film directors are just not capable of 
visualizing proper placement and piturization of ARR's more subtle songs.

The ending 2 min musical piece in this song appears so soothing - like 
when ARR was giving separate instrumental pieces in albums.

--
Rawat

   


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Re: [arr] online CDs

[rivjot]

musicyogi is Indian site I believe, as they have prices listed in Rs.
Any idea if they deliver to foreign countries

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 webmallindia.com
 amazon.com
 musicyogi.com
 
 
 
 On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM, arunava bhowmick
 arunava_1...@...wrote:
 
  Can anyone give a list of sites for online purchase of ARR CDs
both
  Indian and Foreign sites.
 
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[arr] Kailash Kher Rahman made Mangal..Mangal.. in 30 minutes !

[Dinesh Vaidya]

Brief summary of Kailash Kher's programme Meri Kahani ( My story )
broadcast on Vividh Bharati FM channel 101.0 on Pune station Sunday
22'nd Feb 2 to 3PM

After listening to allah ke bande, Rahman called me to
sing for Mangal Pandey. He asked me for inputs on traditional / folk
based Warrior songs of northern India. I gave him some inputs as per
his requirement. In 30 minutes he came up with the tune of Mangal
Mangal including the begining of the song Tanana Tanana
TananaSab ne Suna Re... It was simply amazing to experience his
grasping capacity and the song was just there in 30 minutes

And what a song that was !

All the best to Rahman for Oscars !! Best Luck 

Dinesh Vaidya
Pune

Re: [arr] Ella Pugazhum Iraivanukke - Oscar Spl show - all episodes - Download

[Vithur]

Wonderful Work Aravind. Thanks ...

On 2/22/09, Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Hi all,

 I've recorded and uploaded the show here:

 http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7c05c93aad05cd384012e8015643d9c84960715685cda637


 I've split it into 7 parts - all wmv files.


 Cheers,
 Aravind

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Re: [arr] How to see these kind of attachments?

[Vithur]

I do not know what happens. I am subscribed to the groups through gmail, and
hence I am able to see the attachments...

I think you should check the original mail which is sent with the
attachment.

Do you face this problem for mails sent by me or by everyone ?


On 2/21/09, sath.murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com wrote:


 Vithur,

 I am not able to see any kind of those attachments, even when i log in
 to the group. i can just see the box with the description of the file.
 How to view those...

 Sath.

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Vithur vith...@... wrote:
 
  Kalakkal. Supe
 
  On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:38 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@... wrote:
 
   see attached pic
  
  
 
 
 
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Re: [arr] Revisiting title song of Udhaya - complete masterpiece

[Vithur]

Chord..

I am very glad that you opened up your heart to share your joy on a Tamil
Song of AR.

Keep sharing more such feelings of yours on AR's Tamil Songs


On 2/22/09, Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com wrote:

   I still remember the day one of my friends, just after the release of
 Udaya..  when this song came up.. he was like 'this song is a waste'.. i
 could have slapped him !!!
 but after a few weeks, he was humming the song :)


 I feel this song was the start of Rahman's use of expansive Orchestrations
 in our film songs..
 I hope he doesnt stop... Dost in Yuvvraaj was mindblowing.

 On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Revisiting this song after a long time. Wow! What a masterpiece.
 The Western symphonic interludes are just out of this world. Just an
 absolute stunner. One of ARR's finest creations. The arrangements
 are just spectacular, as well as the singing and mood. Beautiful
 piano ornamentsARR, HOW DO YOU DO IT?




 --
 Cheers,
 Pradeepan.

 All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
 you !


 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Making of Delhi - 6 Music - Video

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/85912/notes-of-delhi6-making-of-the-films-music.html


  

[arr] online streaming for oscars..

[raijen03]

guys... is there ny sites which will have online streaming for live
oscars live other than the official OSCAR site..plz reply ppl 

Re: [arr] online streaming for oscars..

[K. Kumar]

official site will only show da behind da sceans where can we c da real action 
online?




From: raijen03 raije...@yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 22 February 2009 7:29:54
Subject: [arr] online streaming for oscars..


guys... is there ny sites which will have online streaming for live
oscars live other than the official OSCAR site..plz reply ppl 





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Re: [arr] I need A.R.Rahman live concert DVD/VCD

[K. Kumar]

ya was da singpore concert out on dvd?




From: sudar_test sudar_t...@yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 22 February 2009 1:48:18
Subject: [arr] I need A.R.Rahman live concert DVD/VCD



Dear Friends

I am A.R.Rahman fan. I am living in india at chennai. I need
A.R.Rahman live concert DVD usa/dubai/chennai( Times of India)/canada
etc. Where i will get DVD/VCD?

Anybody know please inform me.

Thanks and Regards
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Re: [arr] How to see these kind of attachments?

[ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .]

I too face that problem, and I haven't subscribed for the mail thing



-- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 I do not know what happens. I am subscribed to the groups through 
gmail, and
 hence I am able to see the attachments...
 
 I think you should check the original mail which is sent with the
 attachment.
 
 Do you face this problem for mails sent by me or by everyone ?
 
 
 On 2/21/09, sath.murthy sath.mur...@... wrote:
 
 
  Vithur,
 
  I am not able to see any kind of those attachments, even when i 
log in
  to the group. i can just see the box with the description of the 
file.
  How to view those...
 
  Sath.
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
  Vithur vithurm@ wrote:
  
   Kalakkal. Supe
  
   On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:38 AM, Thulasi Ram karokelip@ wrote:
  
see attached pic
   
   
  
  
  
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Re: [arr] whatsup with ARR's dressing style ?

[prakash krishnan]

yes  you said it


is it right that he is getting younger and younger
 just watch the champions league video and the jay leno video..there is lots of 
energy in him!! 





From: Pradeepan pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 20 February, 2009 11:28:45 AM
Subject: [arr] whatsup with ARR's dressing style ?


of late, Boss has looked stunning.. 
even in casual interviews, his attire  hair style..everything is 
great.. 
Although we should love him for his Music, couldn't help noticing how 
his 'style' is so improved in the last couple of years.


   


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[arr] U.S. media crazy about 'Slumdog' children

[Bivin Chandra]

Pune (PTI): Tanvi, the Mumbai girl who played teenager Latika in 'Slumdog 
Millionaire' was all excited when she saw the sartorial finesse that awaited 
her in a plush Los Angeles hotel.

Tanvi, along with the other 'Slumdog...' children, landed in Los Angeles for 
the much-awaited Oscars awards, that will be held at the Kodak Theatre on 
Sunday night.


Tanvi's measurements for the Oscar dress and the shoe size had been conveyed 
to the organizers well in advance. When she tried them on she was much 
delighted as also the other children who were treated similarly, Tanvi's 
mother, Sharmila Lonkar said.


I spoke to her and she told me that the dress trial was given finishing 
touches and now the slumdog children were looking forward to the award 
announcements hoping for the best, she said. Sharmila said the arrival of the 
children aroused great interest among the American media, who gave them 
extensive coverage.

The American media is more crazy about them (children) than their Indian 
counterparts and their arrival was flashed all over, she said. Tanvi was 
accompanied by her father Ganesh. Her mother, would be watching the event from 
her residence in Borivali.

After the awards function, Tanvi and other children artistes would stay in US 
for two more days more for sight-seeing. The trip would also include a visit to 
Disneyland, Sharmila said. They have already paid a visit to the Universal 
Studio in Hollywood, she said.

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200902221760.htm



  

Re: [arr] online streaming for oscars..

[sriramselvakumar]

available in www.ustream.com










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Lets all wish tomorrow is our day

[arr] Re: Kailash Kher Rahman made Mangal..Mangal.. in 30 minutes !

[ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .]

Awesome! I have always liked Kailash's singing! Btw he got married 
recently.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Dinesh Vaidya dnshvai...@... 
wrote:

 Brief summary of Kailash Kher's programme Meri Kahani ( My story )
 broadcast on Vividh Bharati FM channel 101.0 on Pune station Sunday
 22'nd Feb 2 to 3PM
 
 After listening to allah ke bande, Rahman called me 
to
 sing for Mangal Pandey. He asked me for inputs on traditional / folk
 based Warrior songs of northern India. I gave him some inputs as per
 his requirement. In 30 minutes he came up with the tune of Mangal
 Mangal including the begining of the song Tanana Tanana
 TananaSab ne Suna Re... It was simply amazing to experience his
 grasping capacity and the song was just there in 30 minutes
 
 And what a song that was !
 
 All the best to Rahman for Oscars !! Best Luck 
 
 Dinesh Vaidya
 Pune

[arr] தமிழா தமிழா, நாளை நம ் நாளே

[Keerthivasan Rajamani]

[image: தமிழா தமிழா ! நாளை நம் நாளே
!]http://www.flickr.com/photos/keerthi/3300355796/

-- 
regards
Keerthivasan Rajamani

[arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[Shah Navas]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Sukhwinder-Singh-sings-a-sad-tune/articleshow/4170371.cms

Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune
23 Feb 2009,  hrs IST, ZINIA SEN , TNN


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Sukhwinder Singh


Around 20 days back, I got a call from AR Rahman's office asking me to send
my official documents for the visa. It took me three minutes to do the same.
Rahman told me that I needed to fly down to Chennai for a practice session
for a pre-Oscar
programme on the 19th of this month in LA. But since there was no intimation
from his side after that, I tried calling Rahman up. He didn't take my
calls. When he called me up, he was already in LA. Maybe, he thought that I
would be feeling bad about it. He told me there would be a chain of shows on
an American channel and that there would be no dearth of opportunities for
me henceforth.

Didn't you seek any clarification?

Why should I? It was up to him to decide who he wanted to take with him. I
couldn't have begged him for a show. And I'm sure Rahman is not the culprit.
Someone must have played foul. Gulzarsaab too has faced a similar situation.
I'm sure Rahman will explain when he comes back, but I'm not going to ask
him anything.

You go to the US for shows regularly. Didn't you have an open and valid
visa?

I've been to the US about 30 times and know that work permit is a matter of
half-a-day. At times, I've even got my visa on the day of the flight. In
this case, I had sent my documents 20 days in advance, so I never thought
that work permit would be a problem. I thought Rahman's team would organize
things for me. Visa is not the issue — even the slum children have made it
to the Oscars.

Wasn't there any reaction from the Academy Awards team, the distributors of
the film and the Indian government?

It isn't something to create an issue about. If I wanted, I could have got
in touch with government officials. But I wanted to go with Rahman knowing
about it. He's the one for whom I am what I am today. Uske jaan mein meri
jaan atki huyi hai. There was something he was feeling shy about explaining
to me. I'm not under the impression that he conspired against me. Some day,
I'll get to know who the culprits were.

Why didn't you call a press conference?

Do you think I'm like that? That would've hurt Rahman. I wish him all the
success in the world.

You must be sad, having missed out on such a golden opportunity...

Not at all. The number nominated in the original song category at the
Oscars, is sung by me. That gives me a kick. Sadly, singers of all other
numbers will be performing. People are asking me why I am in India now. Main
kya bataun? Sab mujhe ullu banake bhaag gaye! It's depressing to be left all
alone to answer such questions. But then, I've my work here. I've just sung
for Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminaay and am happy with the promos. Oscars ka
raasta pata chal gaya hai mujhe... in the coming two years, I'm surely going
to perform there. Just wait and watch!

Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[dileep.srinivasan]

I think O Saya is gonna grab the best song



On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Shah Navas shahnavas@gmail.com wrote:
 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Sukhwinder-Singh-sings-a-sad-tune/articleshow/4170371.cms

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 23 Feb 2009,  hrs IST, ZINIA SEN , TNN
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 Were you officially denied a visa?
 Sukhwinder Singh

 Around 20 days back, I got a call from AR Rahman's office asking me to send
 my official documents for the visa. It took me three minutes to do the same.
 Rahman told me that I needed to fly down to Chennai for a practice session
 for a pre-Oscar
 programme on the 19th of this month in LA. But since there was no intimation
 from his side after that, I tried calling Rahman up. He didn't take my
 calls. When he called me up, he was already in LA. Maybe, he thought that I
 would be feeling bad about it. He told me there would be a chain of shows on
 an American channel and that there would be no dearth of opportunities for
 me henceforth.

 Didn't you seek any clarification?

 Why should I? It was up to him to decide who he wanted to take with him. I
 couldn't have begged him for a show. And I'm sure Rahman is not the culprit.
 Someone must have played foul. Gulzarsaab too has faced a similar situation.
 I'm sure Rahman will explain when he comes back, but I'm not going to ask
 him anything.

 You go to the US for shows regularly. Didn't you have an open and valid
 visa?

 I've been to the US about 30 times and know that work permit is a matter of
 half-a-day. At times, I've even got my visa on the day of the flight. In
 this case, I had sent my documents 20 days in advance, so I never thought
 that work permit would be a problem. I thought Rahman's team would organize
 things for me. Visa is not the issue — even the slum children have made it
 to the Oscars.

 Wasn't there any reaction from the Academy Awards team, the distributors of
 the film and the Indian government?

 It isn't something to create an issue about. If I wanted, I could have got
 in touch with government officials. But I wanted to go with Rahman knowing
 about it. He's the one for whom I am what I am today. Uske jaan mein meri
 jaan atki huyi hai. There was something he was feeling shy about explaining
 to me. I'm not under the impression that he conspired against me. Some day,
 I'll get to know who the culprits were.

 Why didn't you call a press conference?

 Do you think I'm like that? That would've hurt Rahman. I wish him all the
 success in the world.

 You must be sad, having missed out on such a golden opportunity...

 Not at all. The number nominated in the original song category at the
 Oscars, is sung by me. That gives me a kick. Sadly, singers of all other
 numbers will be performing. People are asking me why I am in India now. Main
 kya bataun? Sab mujhe ullu banake bhaag gaye! It's depressing to be left all
 alone to answer such questions. But then, I've my work here. I've just sung
 for Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminaay and am happy with the promos. Oscars ka
 raasta pata chal gaya hai mujhe... in the coming two years, I'm surely going
 to perform there. Just wait and watch!

 




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[arr] Re: Delhi-6 - Thumbs Down by Taran Adarsh

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

you are right, the lyrics of Rehna tu don't make sense if meant for 
father-son relationship either. but here Rishi was not even his 
father. it was totally shocking, i never thought ROM will spoil it so 
miserably. i had lot of expectations from him, especially regarding 
the songs. he completely destroyed the song. shall i say this is the 
WORST picturization (or placement perhaps) of an ARR song ever?? 

though i had already mentioned this doubt after i saw Abhishek and 
Rishi on CD booklet, but that time i thought Rishi would be playing 
his father.

besides Rehna tu, he spoiled all the rest too. masakali is a good 
example. and why the hell to place Dil gira dafatan there when 
Roshan did not even start to fall for Bittu?? strange how terribly ROM 
got it wrong. i am feeling sooo angry. 
 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat vsra...@... wrote:

 On 2/22/2009 5:25 AM India Time, _Jahanzeb Farooq_ wrote:
 
  just watched it. i must say it is not that bad. in fact i liked 
it. 
  though it is not anyway near RDB but it is a pretty good movie. 
  
  one thing which really p** me off is how badly they picturized 
Rehna 
  Tu. oh man i don't believe how badly they spoiled and literally 
wasted 
  the song. i kept wondering why the HELL they placed it there and 
why 
  the HELL when Roshan (Abhishek) was with Ali (Rishi), it made no 
sense 
  at all. to who he was singing rehna tu hai jaisey tu?? i always 
  thought it would be towards Sonam's character. it was completely 
  idiotic. complete waste of a gem of a song.
 
 I also was surprised at the Rehna Tu. Though I had already read in 
this 
 list that this song was to be on father Rishi and Son Abhishek, 
which 
 was not exactly how the characters were related in the film, but it 
was 
 parallel enough. Rishi being Abhishek's mom's silent lover 25 year 
ago 
 can be considered like father to him.
 
 The lyrics seems quite odd at places conveying a much greater 
intimacy 
 than is possible between two persons who had never met till then in 
 their life. Firstly, it was not clear where Abhishek was thinking of 
 changing, which might have prompted Rishi to suggest him not to 
change.
 
 But all that, Mujhe Teri Barish Mein Bheegna Ghul Jana, Mujhe Teri 
Lapat 
 Mein Jalna, Raakh Ho Jana, appear strikingly odd for a father-son 
 relationship. In India, whatever be the friendship and understanding 
and 
 belongingness between a father and a son, this relation is always a 
 serious one. So, these figures of speech don't go well.
 
 All that Tu Zakhm De agar, Zakhm pe bhi mujhko pyar aaye, dariya o 
 dariya doobne de mujhe dariya mein sound so odd. there is no 
occassion 
 of Abhishek hurting Rishi, while doobna in dariya is more a concept 
 between lovers than between a father and son.
 
 I find this song more suitable for a friend motivating a friend.
 
 There are echo of lyrics in the song, that could be counted as an 
 effect, but at around 4:40, I find some female voice also joining, 
that 
 was unexplainable on the Rishi - Abhishek.
 
 And whatever prasoon tried to explain in that haath thaam chalna 
ho, to 
 dono ke daye hath sang kaise, ek daya hoga, ek baya hoga, tham le, 
hath 
 ye tham le, chalna sang tham le. that went above my head. Even 
Mehboob, 
 PK Mishra's such explanations sounded much more short and natural. 
Even 
 Javed Akhtar's such explanations are more directly related. Could 
anyone 
 explain plz.
 
 You spelled it absolutely right. It would have been better if the 
song's 
 tone was changed from between two males to from a male to a female 
and 
 that was Abhishek singing (may be in background) for Sonam character 
in 
 the film who was under a lot of pressure in the film to change. or, 
a in 
 female voice it could have been Sonam's idol finale song for 
Abhishek 
 when he was under a lot of confusion and pressure.
 
 --
 It only proves that most of film directors are just not capable of 
 visualizing proper placement and piturization of ARR's more subtle 
songs.
 
 The ending 2 min musical piece in this song appears so soothing - 
like 
 when ARR was giving separate instrumental pieces in albums.
 
 --
 Rawat

[arr] Re: Delhi-6 - Thumbs Down by Taran Adarsh

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

i wonder if it was for delhi or streets of delhi why the heck all song 
was picturized inside snooker room?? only first few seconds showed 
delhi streets.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prakash krishnan praka_h...@... 
wrote:

 hai
 
 
i may not be correct...even then i will say this..rehna tu was 
well placed it is for the streets of delhi...he doesnt want to 
change those streets...he will love it as it is...!!
 
 
 
 
 
 From: V S Rawat vsra...@...
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, 22 February, 2009 10:26:25 AM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Delhi-6 - Thumbs Down by Taran Adarsh
 
 
 On 2/22/2009 5:25 AM India Time, _Jahanzeb Farooq_ wrote:
 
  just watched it. i must say it is not that bad. in fact i liked 
it. 
  though it is not anyway near RDB but it is a pretty good movie. 
  
  one thing which really p** me off is how badly they picturized 
Rehna 
  Tu. oh man i don't believe how badly they spoiled and literally 
wasted 
  the song. i kept wondering why the HELL they placed it there and 
why 
  the HELL when Roshan (Abhishek) was with Ali (Rishi), it made no 
sense 
  at all. to who he was singing rehna tu hai jaisey tu?? i always 
  thought it would be towards Sonam's character. it was completely 
  idiotic. complete waste of a gem of a song.
 
 I also was surprised at the Rehna Tu. Though I had already read in 
this 
 list that this song was to be on father Rishi and Son Abhishek, 
which 
 was not exactly how the characters were related in the film, but it 
was 
 parallel enough. Rishi being Abhishek's mom's silent lover 25 year 
ago 
 can be considered like father to him.
 
 The lyrics seems quite odd at places conveying a much greater 
intimacy 
 than is possible between two persons who had never met till then in 
 their life. Firstly, it was not clear where Abhishek was thinking of 
 changing, which might have prompted Rishi to suggest him not to 
change.
 
 But all that, Mujhe Teri Barish Mein Bheegna Ghul Jana, Mujhe Teri 
Lapat 
 Mein Jalna, Raakh Ho Jana, appear strikingly odd for a father-son 
 relationship. In India, whatever be the friendship and understanding 
and 
 belongingness between a father and a son, this relation is always a 
 serious one. So, these figures of speech don't go well.
 
 All that Tu Zakhm De agar, Zakhm pe bhi mujhko pyar aaye, dariya o 
 dariya doobne de mujhe dariya mein sound so odd. there is no 
occassion 
 of Abhishek hurting Rishi, while doobna in dariya is more a concept 
 between lovers than between a father and son.
 
 I find this song more suitable for a friend motivating a friend.
 
 There are echo of lyrics in the song, that could be counted as an 
 effect, but at around 4:40, I find some female voice also joining, 
that 
 was unexplainable on the Rishi - Abhishek.
 
 And whatever prasoon tried to explain in that haath thaam chalna 
ho, to 
 dono ke daye hath sang kaise, ek daya hoga, ek baya hoga, tham le, 
hath 
 ye tham le, chalna sang tham le. that went above my head. Even 
Mehboob, 
 PK Mishra's such explanations sounded much more short and natural. 
Even 
 Javed Akhtar's such explanations are more directly related. Could 
anyone 
 explain plz.
 
 You spelled it absolutely right. It would have been better if the 
song's 
 tone was changed from between two males to from a male to a female 
and 
 that was Abhishek singing (may be in background) for Sonam character 
in 
 the film who was under a lot of pressure in the film to change. or, 
a in 
 female voice it could have been Sonam's idol finale song for 
Abhishek 
 when he was under a lot of confusion and pressure.
 
 --
 It only proves that most of film directors are just not capable of 
 visualizing proper placement and piturization of ARR's more subtle 
songs.
 
 The ending 2 min musical piece in this song appears so soothing - 
like 
 when ARR was giving separate instrumental pieces in albums.
 
 --
 Rawat
 

 
 
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[arr] Re: [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[A.R.Rajib]

Really Sad To Hear That No Jai Ho One The Oscars :(

Hope Rahman Sir Dint Do Any Mistake In This Case Because Of Being Busy
With US Media :(

Sukwinder Ji We All Love You.. Dont Be Sad ... U Rock :)

BTW I Dint Got What He Wanna Mean By  I Will Perform In The Oscars
Widin Two Years, Just Wait n See

Can Smell Somthing Angry On This :(

Re: [arr] Serious Allegation: Genda Phool copied?

[Ajith]

Hi ppl,
 
Did u check the information available on CD/Cassette about the songs...check 
www.arrahman.com for the details:
 
There is no mention that ARR composed this: i've copy pasted from 
www.arrahman.com
 
Music is mentioned as Traditional in both the songs.  Just stop the allegations.
 
Genda Phool
Music and Lyrics: Traditional
Additional Music Supervision: Rajat Dholakia
Singer: Rekha Bharadwaj
Backing Vocals: Sujata Mazumdar, Shraddha Pandit, V.N. Mahathi
 
 
Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein)
Additional Music Supervision: Rajat Dholakia
Lyrics and Composition: Traditional 
Singers: Rekha Bharadwaj, Kishori Ashok Gowariker, Sujata Mazumdar, Shraddha 
Pandit 

 
ajithind
 
 

--- On Sat, 2/21/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote:

From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com
Subject: [arr] Serious Allegation: Genda Phool copied?
To: arrf arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 8:31 PM






Something very serious has come up.

In today's Dainik Bhaskar Newspaper (Feb 21, 2009), Indore edition, City 
Bhaskar (Page 6, I guess), Mr Jaiprakash Chaukse, writer of regular 
column Parde Ke Peeche that has been compiled and published as a book 
also of the same title, has accused our man of piracy.

he said something like this -
--
(translated from hindi) This song (Genda Phool) is an adaption of 
Chattishgarh' s poet Gangaram Shivare and Music Director Bhulavaram 
Yadav's song Saas Gaari Dethe, Nanad Muha Lene, Dever Babu Mor. There 
is some alteration in the lyrics of the song, the tune has also some 
alteration. The song was rendered by Joshi Sisters in 70s.
--

Google thru this link:

http://amitasha. sulekha.com/ blog/post/ 2009/02/delhi- 6-folk-song- gonda-ful- 
became-genda- ful.htm

DELHI-6- FOLK SONG GONDA FUL BECAME GENDA FUL.
Feb 19 2009 | Views 118 | Comments (2)

DELHI-6 IS RELEASING TOMORROW ALL THE SONGS IN THE FILM ARE AMAZING BUT 
ONE SONG WHICH HAS A UNIQUE FLAVOUR OF ITS OWN IS :-

SAAS GARI DEVE
DEVAR JI SAMJHA LEVE
SASURAL GENDA FUL
SAINYA JI CHHED DEVE
NANAND CHUTKI LEVE SASURAL GENDA FUL

VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT THIS SONG ACTUALLY BELONGS TO CHHATISGARH LATE 
SHRI GANGA RAM SHIVARE HAS ORIGINALY WRITTEN IT IN A CHHATTISGARHI 
LANGUAGE. LIFTED VERSION HAS ONE OR TWO CHANGES LIKE GONDA IS REPLACED 
BY GENDA AND REST OF THE WORDS OF THE SONG ARE ALMOST SAME AS ORIGNAL 
ONE WHICH IS SUNG BY LOCAL FOLK SINGERS OF CHHATTISGARH EVEN TODAY.

THIS SONG WAS FIRST SUNG BY LATE SH BHULVA RAM YADAV AND THEN BY JOSHI 
SISTERS IN 1972 WHO PRESENTLY LIVE IN RAIPUR (CAPITAL OF CHHATTISGARH) .

IT IS SAD THAT PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR OF THE FILM HAVE NOT MENTIONED THIS 
FACT . LOCAL ARTISTS AND SINGERS OF CHHATTISGARH ARE UNHAPPY AND FEELING 
CHEATED AS NO BODY OUT SIDE CHHATTISGARH KNOW THIS FACT. PRODUCER AND 
DIRECTOR OF THE FILM SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED SOMEWHERE IN SOMEWAY THAT 
THIS SONG IS ORIGINALLY A CHHATTISGARHI FOLK SONG.

--end

I am speechless. The D6 song is a great song and has become my fav.

And it is the first time that such a serious allegation has come up 
against our man. It is not about 2-3 seconds of similarity due to some 
bought loops, they are talking about the complete song.

I am sad that this controversy has arisen. Hope some ethical and 
mutually amicable solution comes up.

Requesting members to remain calm. I hope that concerned D6 people would 
and should issue some statement about it.

--
Rawat
















  

[arr] India's only Oscar winner tips ( For ) Rahman

[A.R.Rajib]

While Indians all over the world are rightly going ga ga over A R
Rahman's three nominations at this year's Oscar Awards, the Indian who
first won the award a quarter century ago says she hopes Rahman win
will demonstrate India's quality to the West. 

Bhanu Athaiya won the Academy Award in 1982 for Best Costume Design
for Richard Attenborough's Gandhi.

We are talking about going back 25 years, she said of her own award,
and I am very happy for Rahman for his nomination. You see we have
been nominated in between but never made it this far. I truly hope
that Rahman will change this trend and continue to show the West what
treasures lie in India, says Bhanu.

Asked what advice she had for Rahman, she said: Just know that you
have to be the best. And he is -- that's why he has got where he has.
And now one can only hope for the right result. But from my experience
I would say be ready for the press room. I remember when I walked in
there were 3 rows of just photographers and this one cheeky
photographer kept clicking my picture right from the time I walked in
to fifteen minutes later when I had gained some composure. So you can
get caught in a lot of different expressions and emotions! laughs Bhanu.

Athaiya says that the tide was against her when she started out on the
film Gandhi with Richard Attenborough. Gandhi was called an indo Brit
film but in real it was an international film more than anything else.
I remember Richard had interviewed me for 15 minutes before saying
that he had found his designer. 

I had all of 3 months to research, find, conceptualize and get all
the costumes ready for the film. You see when you are working on
someone like Gandhi you can't really do any cheating, no? He is the
father of the nation and everyone knows everything about him all over
the world. But I managed. A test was demanded of me and I think I
delivered, says the woman who has gone on to win National Awards for
her work in Lagaan and Lekin. 

Speaking about the big night in question, we ask Bhanutai if she was
nervous as she drove up to the big auditorium.

Columbia had flown me to Los Angeles. I remember I was traveling in
the limo with the writer of the film and he told me the Oscar will be
yours. And then when I got there all the other nominees were seated in
the same row as me and they all kept saying that I would win. But I
had a simple formula, I had done my best and if I won great. If I
didn't then that's fine, she says matter of fact, And then when I
got it I went up and I had no speech ready! So I just said three
things – `This is too good to believe. Thank you Richard Attenborough
and thank you Academy' and then I walked off in the wrong direction
and had to be brought back. And then we went behind into the press
room. You know that's when it hits you!



http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/January/News_20090123_189

[arr] Oscars '09: We are all in awe of Rahman : Cyrus

[A.R.Rajib]

I have interacted with Rahman quite a few times for MTV. I think his
first concert was called Happy Balloon, he recalls.

He is not a big talker so the little he talks is a pleasure to listen
to. I honestly believe that everyone at MTV gets very happy when we
are meeting A. R. Rahman. When you meet him, you know you are in the
presence of somebody who is already widely renowned yet such a young
living legend. We are all in awe of him, says Cyrus.

At our channel, the day he is coming, everyone comes to work on time.
Where I work, 99 percent of the people don't report to the shoots and
they report sick. When Rahman is coming, 50, 000 people turn up.
Without knowing it, Mr. Rahman is helping us be more productive. I
honestly believe he is a genuine musical legend who will get better
with time, he is God-gifted! gushes Cyrus.

About Danny Boyle, the avid film watcher says, Danny Boyle is one of
the best directors with films like Trainspotting, 28 Days Later and
The Beach which I really liked. Slumdog Millionaire was spectacular
too, signs off Sahukar.

http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090221_157

[arr] I want the SM team to win: Anurag Kashyap

[A.R.Rajib]

For someone who has tasted commercial and critical success together
for the first time, Anurag Kashyap hasn't developed any arrogant airs.
Not reveling in the success of Dev D, he is currently busy meeting
deadlines for the postproduction of his next film, the powerful
political thriller Gulaal. 

The eclectic genius of a director tells us why he thanked Danny Boyle
in the credits of Dev D and why India is full of hypocrites.

I have known Danny Boyle for two years now. I needed help to show the
drug use in Dev D without actually showing it. So I called up Danny
Boyle when I was in London and asked him how to do it. He called me
for lunch and told me about a very expensive still camera he got from
Amsterdam and used in Slumdog Millionaire. The camera shoots 11 frames
per second and we could show what was going on in the character's head
in ten seconds instead of ten minutes with the help of this amazing
'camera tripping away' technique. That is why I thanked Danny Boyle in
the credits of Dev D, says Kashyap.

Asked whether he is influenced by Boyle's directorial style, Kashyap
says, Danny Boyle and I are two different people with our individual
styles of film-making. I am not influenced by anyone's style of
film-making. As far as his films are concerned, I love all of them,
from Shallow Grave to Trainspotting to 28 Days Later and Slumdog
Millionaire.

The director adds that people who are criticising Slumdog Millionaire
and making a hue and cry over the title have nothing better to do. He
says, It hurts their egos that an Englishman had to come to India and
capture it in a film like this, so they talk shit. I loved the film.
The scenario in India is hypocritical because on one side, one of the
biggest hits of Hindi cinema, Singh is Kinng has a dialogue in which
Om Puri says, 'Agar gareeb log chahiye to India jaana padega,
Australia mein kahan gareeb log milenge!' People clapped and laughed
when they heard this but now they have a problem with the poverty in
Slumdog Millionaire and its title!

So, which films according to him offer SM the toughest competition at
the Oscars, is it the Brad Pitt starrer The Curious Case of Benjamin
Button or Sean Penn starrer Milk? I don't know as I haven't seen any
of the other nominees as yet. I am not thinking of the competition
Slumdog is facing, I just want them to win big at the Oscars, he
signs off.



http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090218_132

[arr] I have never prepared and gone to sing for Rahman Saab : Javed Ali

[A.R.Rajib]

Javed Ali wishes A R Rahman and the SM team



Singer Javed Ali who recently collaborated with the musical genius on
Ghajini's super hit romantic track Guzarish tells us about working
with A R Rahman and wishes him all the best for the Oscars.

Brij Bhushan recommended my name to Rahman Saab saying that I was a
new boy and he should try me for one of his songs. Rahman Saab is very
fond of using new singers. Suddenly, one day I got a phone call from
his Chennai studio asking me to be there the next day. I was
pleasantly surprised as everything happened so fast. I am very
thankful to Brij ji that he recommended my name and I hope I lived up
to his expectations, recalls Javed fondly.

So what makes Rahman Saab different from other music directors?
Working with Rahman Saab is amazing. He makes you feel very
comfortable and at ease. It doesn't feel like you are working with him
for the first time even if you are and he doesn't intimidate you in
spite of being such a big music director as he is very humble. He dubs
your voice on a basic track and then inserts that recording into the
final song so when the song is out, it sounds very different from what
was recorded. That is the main difference between him and other
directors. That is why every singer sounds different when he sings a
song composed by Rahman Sir. He usually works at night. I have never
prepared and gone to sing for Rahman Saab. We decide the style of
singing on the spot and record it there and then. He tries to use your
ideas and inputs, replies Ali.

I have many favourite songs form the ones that Rahman Saab has
composed. I love Tu Hi Re from Bombay, the songs of Lagaan, Yeh Taara
and the title track of Swades, Jashn-e-Bahara from Jodhaa Akbar and
there are many more. I love Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire too, says
Javed.

I pray to God that Rahman Saab wins the Oscar and brings it home,
increasing the fame and respect for India and her cinema. I would like
to wish the entire team all the very best, signs off Javed Ali.

http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090221_163

[arr] “I feel especially happy for A R Rahman : Anil Kapoor

[A.R.Rajib]

Anil Kapoor: Roles like mine in Slumdog Millionaire are made in Heaven


Slumdog Millionaire is the toast of the media and film enthusiasts all
over the world. And one of Bollywood's most accomplished and seasoned
actor Anil Kapoor says he considers himself lucky to be a part of film
like this. 

Kapoor says this role was meant for him and probably that's why others
whom director Danny Boyle approached didn't work out. I guess this
role is meant for me because of which I got the role. I think every
thing is made for every one and this role is made for me. And I am
thankful to God, says Anil philosophically.

Talking about his own role in the film, Anil Kapoor says that it was
quite a challenge for him to pull it off convincingly.

The subject was totally new to me. It's a concept portrayed for the
first time in the form of a movie. I was a little confused and I used
to wonder how I would portray this character. What you watched in Kaun
Banega Crorepati was one aspect which was the professional one. But I
had to show the personal as well as the professional aspect of the
host of such a show in the film. I took it up as a challenge and I am
really happy that the film has scored so well, says the actor who
moved audiences with his performance.

When asked about his experience on working with Danny, Anil can't stop
praising his director.

He is a brilliant director! He asks you for what he wants and is very
clear about his work. And most of all he has a lots of passion and
patience too. I am very happy that because of Danny today India has
got an award, says Kapoor, The best scene in this film is I guess
the one in which the kid jumps into a pile of *hit and believe me it
was all real! I don't know how Danny thought of it but that scene was
pathetic... I feel yuck. But guess the small kid has done it and he
should get all the credit for it. Who would have pulled it off?

Slumdog Millionaire has already won 4 Golden Globe Awards and has
secured 10 nominations at the Oscars. Did he think the film would go
so far?

I feel especially happy for A R Rahman who has done an extraordinary
job and deserves his award every bit. I guess it's the kids and Rahman
who actually deserves the awards the film has won... But we all had
worked hard on this film. And rather than winning an award it is more
important that people all over world have appreciated each and every
one's work in this film, says Kapoor, The most amazing part is when
I went to the US for the award ceremony I thought I was here in Delhi
or Mumbai as everyone was cheering for us and I felt really proud to
be a part of this crew. And I was really surprised when I come to know
that people abroad knew me because of my character in Mr. India. They
have watched the film. And I guess this film has opened the doors
between west and east!

When compared to his colleagues in the industry, Anil after so many
years still continues to look young and vibrant. What's the secret?

I don't know…Actually it's my daughter who always asks me to exercise
and stay healthy. But then yet I don't look as young as Hrithik! I
wish I could so then I would have done Dhoom Macha Le, says Anil with
his signature smile, I always take suggestions from the younger
generation. I guess they will tell you what the current trend is and
so then you can act according to them. I always do my work sincerely
and I think that's why today I am still here.




http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/January/News_20090126_200

Re: [arr] Shankar Mahadevan is the best Indian composer today: Sonu Nigam

[senthil kannan]

Guys please dont discuss about this any more this is just his opinions  no one 
will accept his opinion and neither shankar mahadevan so confessing on this is 
mere waste of time lets enjoy the thrilling moment of rahmans brilliant future.


-- On Sat, 2/21/09, kishore parayath kishore.paray...@gmail.com wrote:
From: kishore parayath kishore.paray...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Shankar Mahadevan is the best Indian composer today: Sonu  
Nigam
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 10:26 AM












He said, THE COMOSER WHO SINSG EQUALLY WELL is SHANKAR... WHich 
means..Shankar is d best when composing+singing comes... He did not mean that 
SHankar is the best composer in INDIA... He said, SHankar is the best composer 
who can sing...

 
Personally, I feel, ARR is not juz sufiana... His VOICE is the best in the 
world in the Genre of POP too No one can match him!!!

 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[Ramesh R]

Yikes! This doesn't look good at all.
Even if it may not be ARR's fault it's a sticky situation for him.






From: Shah Navas shahnavas@gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:24:11 AM
Subject: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

  
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Sukhwinder-Singh-sings-a-sad-tune/articleshow/4170371.cms

But since there was no intimation from his side
after that, I tried calling Rahman up. He didn't take my calls. When he
called me up, he was already in LA. Maybe, he thought that I would be feeling
bad about it. He told me there would be a chain of shows on an American channel
and that there would be no dearth of opportunities for me
henceforth.
... And
I'm sure Rahman is not the culprit. Someone must have played foul.
Gulzarsaab too has faced a similar situation. I'm sure Rahman will explain
when he comes back, but I'm not going to ask him
anything. 



  

[arr] Musicians pick their favourite Rahman composition

[A.R.Rajib]

Musicians pick their favourite Rahman composition

A R Rahman is up for three Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire. We asked
B-town musicians to pick their favourite Rahman composition. 
  
Shibani Kashyap, composer and singer of Sajnaa Aa Bhi Ja fame cannot
pick one. I love Bombay, Guru and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na's songs. The
song Chhoti si Aasha from Roja is my favourite too because it is so
sincere, fresh and innocent, she says.


Shekhar, of the duo, Vishal and Shekhar loves Tu Hi Re from Bombay. I
have heard Tu Hi Re at least a million times and I am totally in love
with the beautiful song, he says.


Shilpa Rao of Khuda Jaane fame picks Dil Se. She says, The album was
beautiful and par excellence. I especially love the title track sung
by Rahman Saab.

 
Rekha Bhardwaj who has recently collaborated with Rahman Saab on Delhi
6 picks Delhi 6's marvelous soundtrack. I think Dilli 6 is an amazing
album and the title track and Kaala Bander are my favourite tracks,
says Rekha.


Suzie Q, singer and composer who collaborated with Rahman on Aye
Bachchu from Ghajini, says, Taal, Ghajini, Roja and Slumdog
Millionaire are my favourite albums. Latika's theme is so mesmerizing,
infectious and addictive. It sticks in your head all day long.

Raju Singh, background score specialist and composer for Raaz-The
Mystery Continues says Bombay is his favourite Rahman album. Tu Hi Re
was such a contrast from Humma Humma while the Bombay theme was
classical. I don't think it was intentional, but the album had a lot
of variety in it and covered a wide range of music. The way every
song's situation was handled made it a complete package. I also loved
Maa Tujhe Salaam.


http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/January/News_20090127_213

[arr] Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood

[A.R.Rajib]

Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood


Ever since A R Rahman was nominated for his work in Danny Boyle's
Slumdog Millionaire, a lot more labels and music executives have stood
up and taken notice of the Rahman. Currently doing media rounds for
Slumdog Millionaire, A R Rahman seems to be the toast of West Hollywood.

A fortnight back Rahman was in the studio with pop singer Kylie
Minogue in London. Incidentally the night before Kylie had awarded
Rahman his BAFTA in the Best Music category. It is believed that two
singers are collaborating for a song in upcoming Bollywood film Blue
as well as Kylie's next project.

Rahman has also been approached by Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie.
The singer was initially set to work with Rahman for Blue. Although
that project fizzled out, Fergie invited Rahman to work with her on
her next project.

The musical genius is also being pursued by directors to work on the
background scores of their film. It is being rumoured that Oscar
winning director Sam Mendes has approached Rahman for his next
project. Steven Spielberg is also said to have arranged for a meeting
with Rahman.

In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore it
comes as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given him
a free reign to plan out his performance of the night. It is believed
that his act will have as many 25 background dancers, Sukhwinder Singh
and many of his other artists from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack
on the stage with him. In fact the show organizers were also trying to
convince rap artist M.I.A. – she collaborated with Rahman on the Oscar
nominated track O… Saya - who has just delivered a baby boy - to join
in the performance from her bed at home!


http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090220_155

[arr] Why Rahman looks good for Oscar win

[A.R.Rajib]

Why Rahman looks good for Oscar win

The international media are now suddenly waking up to the man Time
magazine many years back nicknamed the Mozart from Madras. And while
not everyone outside of South Asia and maybe UK, may know of Rahman –
he's something the world is waking up to this morning after he won the
Golden Globe. 
 
Rahman isn't a novice in the world of music. In terms of sales he is
amongst the biggies. His music has sold over 200 million cassettes and
CDs -- more than Madonna and Britney Spears combined. In terms of
ratings, A R Rahman comes in the top 25 selling artists of all time
according to Interscope Records. A few years ago he was lauded by Sir
Andrew Lloyd Webber, who produced Bombay Dreams, for which Rahman did
the music.

And today Rahman is on the front pages of the world's papers and seen
as the strongest contender for this year's Oscar for music.

He is already being placed as a favourite in two categories by various
entertainment weeklies – For Best Song for Jai Ho which he had Gulzar
write and For Best Composition.

Another fact that shows that things are going in favour of the
43-year-old Rahman are the numerous record deals coming his way. He is
being now chased by leading production houses, directors and various
record labels to come on board. 

The director has given some of the most popular Bollywood tracks –
Bombay, Roja, Taal to name a few – but he has also managed to switch
into his Western avatar and work in a completely different style. He
has collaborated with controversial rapper M.I.A on the one hand and
also mixed tunes with a Finnish folk group to give the music for the
musical adaptation of Lord of the Rings.
I wanted to win this award for India… I hope I win the Oscar. Indians
are crazy about the Oscars, said A R Rahman soon after winning the
Golden globe on Sunday night for his composition of Slumdog Millionaire.

That one sentence is a true representative of the musical genius who
is never known to take himself or his art more than being God's gift.
Rahman may have become the first ever Indian to win the prestigious
Golden Globe but the man will never claim the victory to be his alone.
In fact he began sharing his hard work right from day one when he
decided to dedicate the outstanding score to his sound engineer who
died on December 1.

I remember having interviewed British singer actress Karen David a
couple of years back. Karen has worked extensively with Rahman and
when asked to describe the musical genius, she called him a soft giant.

Giant because he has oceans of talent in him… The world hasn't seen
even half of what he is capable of doing. Every minute with him is a
learning experience. And soft because he has a heart of gold. He is
warm, loving, generous, humble.. And all his honest emotions translate
into his music and reach his listeners, said Karen.

And it looks like all of this still holds true. Rahman does have
oceans of talent. He is very soft – anyone who has spoken to him will
agree. And his listeners are still here. Only this time the audience
isn't just Chennai, Mumbai, Bollywood or UK. It is the entire world.


http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/January/News_20090113_104

[arr] Oscar Watch: Ten reason Why SM will win [Non-ARR]

[A.R.Rajib]

Oscar night is just a few days away and fans of Slumdog Millionaire
can't wait to find out how director Danny Boyle and his crew fare at
the Academy Awards, where they have a whopping 10 nominations.

And this enthusiasm for the `rags-to rajah' film is evidently echoed
throughout the world. Here is what US-based film critic David Thomson
had to say about the movie winning big at the awards in his column for
the New York Times:

David Thomson says, The morning after its seven-Bafta triumph, here
are 10 reasons why Danny Boyle's crowd-pleaser is unsurpassable in the
race for the little gold men.

1: It is good enough to win – and it helps that it has poor
competition this year.

2: Like its hero, it is the dark-horse, outsider candidate that has
come out of nowhere with no stars.

3: In the crucial voting period, it is the film that continues to do
great business wherever it plays.

4: The people who like this film adore it – there is no other film in
contention that has such an enthusiastic following.

5: For years now, the Indian film industry has been a much discussed
but marginalized phenomenon. Now the western audience begins to see
what Bollywood is like and is reminded of old Hollywood.

6: The fable-like structure of the film has the strength and
simplicity of a fairytale.

7: The film is full of delightful newcomers.
It is all about money at a moment when no topic concerns us more.

9: The profound hatred or mistrust of corrupt wealth and the
consequent adoration of lucky poverty could not have a better dramatic
demonstration.

10: The new air of magical realism is about to crush photographic
realism in the movies.

About David Thomson: Born in London, David Thomson is a film critic
based in the United States and a regular columnist for The New York
Times. He is also the author of more than 20 books, including The New
Biographical Dictionary of Film, lauded as one of the best reference
works on the cinema.




http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090219_143

Re: [arr] Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood

[Shah Navas]

*In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore it  comes
as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given him  a free
reign to plan out his performance of the night. *

Free hand to Rahman!!! Wonder what new things he is going to come up with. .


On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 5:36 PM, A.R.Rajib arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood

 Ever since A R Rahman was nominated for his work in Danny Boyle's
 Slumdog Millionaire, a lot more labels and music executives have stood
 up and taken notice of the Rahman. Currently doing media rounds for
 Slumdog Millionaire, A R Rahman seems to be the toast of West Hollywood.

 A fortnight back Rahman was in the studio with pop singer Kylie
 Minogue in London. Incidentally the night before Kylie had awarded
 Rahman his BAFTA in the Best Music category. It is believed that two
 singers are collaborating for a song in upcoming Bollywood film Blue
 as well as Kylie's next project.

 Rahman has also been approached by Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie.
 The singer was initially set to work with Rahman for Blue. Although
 that project fizzled out, Fergie invited Rahman to work with her on
 her next project.

 The musical genius is also being pursued by directors to work on the
 background scores of their film. It is being rumoured that Oscar
 winning director Sam Mendes has approached Rahman for his next
 project. Steven Spielberg is also said to have arranged for a meeting
 with Rahman.

 In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore it
 comes as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given him
 a free reign to plan out his performance of the night. It is believed
 that his act will have as many 25 background dancers, Sukhwinder Singh
 and many of his other artists from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack
 on the stage with him. In fact the show organizers were also trying to
 convince rap artist M.I.A. – she collaborated with Rahman on the Oscar
 nominated track O… Saya - who has just delivered a baby boy - to join
 in the performance from her bed at home!


 http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?xfile=2009/February/News_20090220_155

  

[arr] All the best ARR!

[arr_raghu]

Dear ARR
You truly deserve to win two Oscars!
We cheer for you.
Best wishes to you.

Raghu

[arr] Sonu has already criticized ARR in public

[sriramselvakumar]

Hi guys,

 Let me tell u one thing tat i wanted 2 post a long time ago in
this forum...

 SONU NIGAM has already criticized rahman in public in a
television show called INDIAN IDOL / SA RE GA MA PA(not sure which
show)..One of the contestants sung Bolo Guru from the film
GURU..sonu nigam said tat he din't like the original song itself.he
added tat the song had no proper rhythm and such a song cud be sung by
anyone and hence the song selection was wrong...the contestant also
asked him once again y he(sonu) dint like the song...sonu replied that
the song was had no professionalism in it and i also noticed sonu's
voice was very harsh

  i was shocked the way sonu reacted when asked about the song...I
am no longer a fan of sonu nigam..Our boss has a wide range of singers
to choose for his future compositions..so i only hope tat he does'nt
choose sonu anymore...

Regds,
Sriram

[arr] sleepless night for Die hard fans ......

[haris zeenath]

hi fans...
   
i m sure i cant sleep tonight... ... waiting for the golden moments...hope arr 
ll bring home the prestigious oscar
 


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[arr] Re: Kailash Kher Rahman made Mangal..Mangal.. in 30 minutes !

[orktane]

Wow.. Mangal Mangal is one great songs, under appreciated.. and conceived in 30 
mins, incredible.. Unfortunately, because the film 
tanked the song's appreciation did too.. however for me, the hook it 
is so simple, yet so infectious.. brilliant stuff!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Dinesh Vaidya dnshvai...@... 
wrote:

 Brief summary of Kailash Kher's programme Meri Kahani ( My story )
 broadcast on Vividh Bharati FM channel 101.0 on Pune station Sunday
 22'nd Feb 2 to 3PM
 
 After listening to allah ke bande, Rahman called me 
to
 sing for Mangal Pandey. He asked me for inputs on traditional / folk
 based Warrior songs of northern India. I gave him some inputs as per
 his requirement. In 30 minutes he came up with the tune of Mangal
 Mangal including the begining of the song Tanana Tanana
 TananaSab ne Suna Re... It was simply amazing to experience his
 grasping capacity and the song was just there in 30 minutes
 
 And what a song that was !
 
 All the best to Rahman for Oscars !! Best Luck 
 
 Dinesh Vaidya
 Pune

[arr] Re: Sonu has already criticized ARR in public

[Chord]

Likely that Sonu's and ARR's relationship has been strained for some
reason.  That's Sonu's loss, not ARR's.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sriramselvakumar
sriramselvaku...@... wrote:

 Hi guys,
 
  Let me tell u one thing tat i wanted 2 post a long time ago in
 this forum...
 
  SONU NIGAM has already criticized rahman in public in a
 television show called INDIAN IDOL / SA RE GA MA PA(not sure which
 show)..One of the contestants sung Bolo Guru from the film
 GURU..sonu nigam said tat he din't like the original song itself.he
 added tat the song had no proper rhythm and such a song cud be sung by
 anyone and hence the song selection was wrong...the contestant also
 asked him once again y he(sonu) dint like the song...sonu replied that
 the song was had no professionalism in it and i also noticed sonu's
 voice was very harsh
 
   i was shocked the way sonu reacted when asked about the song...I
 am no longer a fan of sonu nigam..Our boss has a wide range of singers
 to choose for his future compositions..so i only hope tat he does'nt
 choose sonu anymore...
 
 Regds,
 Sriram

[arr] Re: online streaming for oscars..

[arunsoft2k]

you can watch it here
http://www.atdhe.net/
The last but one in the bottom 81st Annual Academy awards

it should be available around 6:30AM india time zone.

Best wishes for ARR.

Proud fan.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, K. Kumar arrking4...@... 
wrote:

 official site will only show da behind da sceans where can we c da 
real action online?
 
 
 
 
 From: raijen03 raije...@...
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, 22 February 2009 7:29:54
 Subject: [arr] online streaming for oscars..
 
 
 guys... is there ny sites which will have online streaming for live
 oscars live other than the official OSCAR site..plz reply ppl 
 
 
 
 
 
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[arr] Check out ARR's latest interview

[Chord]

http://www.kavitachhibber.com/main/main.jsp?id=podcast-Feb2009

[arr] Re: Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

woow i pray all of this turns out true in near future.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib arr_ra...@... 
wrote:

 Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood
 
 
 Ever since A R Rahman was nominated for his work in Danny Boyle's
 Slumdog Millionaire, a lot more labels and music executives have 
stood
 up and taken notice of the Rahman. Currently doing media rounds for
 Slumdog Millionaire, A R Rahman seems to be the toast of West 
Hollywood.
 
 A fortnight back Rahman was in the studio with pop singer Kylie
 Minogue in London. Incidentally the night before Kylie had awarded
 Rahman his BAFTA in the Best Music category. It is believed that two
 singers are collaborating for a song in upcoming Bollywood film Blue
 as well as Kylie's next project.
 
 Rahman has also been approached by Black Eyed Peas lead singer 
Fergie.
 The singer was initially set to work with Rahman for Blue. Although
 that project fizzled out, Fergie invited Rahman to work with her on
 her next project.
 
 The musical genius is also being pursued by directors to work on the
 background scores of their film. It is being rumoured that Oscar
 winning director Sam Mendes has approached Rahman for his next
 project. Steven Spielberg is also said to have arranged for a 
meeting
 with Rahman.
 
 In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore it
 comes as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given 
him
 a free reign to plan out his performance of the night. It is 
believed
 that his act will have as many 25 background dancers, Sukhwinder 
Singh
 and many of his other artists from the Slumdog Millionaire 
soundtrack
 on the stage with him. In fact the show organizers were also trying 
to
 convince rap artist M.I.A. – she collaborated with Rahman on the 
Oscar
 nominated track O… Saya - who has just delivered a baby boy - to 
join
 in the performance from her bed at home!
 
 
 http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?
xfile=2009/February/News_20090220_155

Re: [arr] Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

honestly i don't believe it is true that they have given him free 
hand. the article is not entirely true, e.g. sukhwinder is not even 
there to attend it.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Shah Navas shahnavas@... 
wrote:

 *In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore it  
comes
 as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given him  a 
free
 reign to plan out his performance of the night. *
 
 Free hand to Rahman!!! Wonder what new things he is going to come up 
with. .
 
 
 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 5:36 PM, A.R.Rajib arr_ra...@... wrote:
 
Rahman - The Toast of Hollywood
 
  Ever since A R Rahman was nominated for his work in Danny Boyle's
  Slumdog Millionaire, a lot more labels and music executives have 
stood
  up and taken notice of the Rahman. Currently doing media rounds 
for
  Slumdog Millionaire, A R Rahman seems to be the toast of West 
Hollywood.
 
  A fortnight back Rahman was in the studio with pop singer Kylie
  Minogue in London. Incidentally the night before Kylie had awarded
  Rahman his BAFTA in the Best Music category. It is believed that 
two
  singers are collaborating for a song in upcoming Bollywood film 
Blue
  as well as Kylie's next project.
 
  Rahman has also been approached by Black Eyed Peas lead singer 
Fergie.
  The singer was initially set to work with Rahman for Blue. 
Although
  that project fizzled out, Fergie invited Rahman to work with her 
on
  her next project.
 
  The musical genius is also being pursued by directors to work on 
the
  background scores of their film. It is being rumoured that Oscar
  winning director Sam Mendes has approached Rahman for his next
  project. Steven Spielberg is also said to have arranged for a 
meeting
  with Rahman.
 
  In fact Rahman's profile has gone through the roof and therefore 
it
  comes as no surprise that the Academy Award organizers have given 
him
  a free reign to plan out his performance of the night. It is 
believed
  that his act will have as many 25 background dancers, Sukhwinder 
Singh
  and many of his other artists from the Slumdog Millionaire 
soundtrack
  on the stage with him. In fact the show organizers were also 
trying to
  convince rap artist M.I.A. – she collaborated with Rahman on the 
Oscar
  nominated track O… Saya - who has just delivered a baby boy - to 
join
  in the performance from her bed at home!
 
 
  http://www.starboxoffice.com/oscars/newsdetails.aspx?
xfile=2009/February/News_20090220_155
 
   
 

RE: [arr] sleepless night for Die hard fans ......

[imthaz arr]

yeah, i hv g0t an exam tmrw :s

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  i m sure i cant sleep tonight... ... waiting for the golden moments...hope 
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Re: [arr] Re: [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[pratap]

Don't worry Sukhi, you will be performing soon for your song from Speilberg's 
movie...



  

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman’s mega musical perform ance in Chennai

[amritha raam]

Hi all,
I have been a silent almost dormant member of this group. The excitement is 
catching up with me now and can't stop biting my nails. Wow what a treat that 
must be ... I wish I was back in Chennai

--- On Sat, 21/2/09, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] A.R.Rahman’s mega musical performance in Chennai
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 21 February, 2009, 12:11 PM














“I absolutely loved the music of Slumdog. It combines the influence of several 
cultures,” says Jazz player Herbie Hancock, a Grammy award winner.



A.R. Rahman and Herbie Hancock will get together for a mega musical performance 
based on the motto of nonviolence in Chennai on the 24th of February 
2009.Hancock who is part of the official US delegation accompanying Martin 
Luther King III on a 11-day tour of India would perform on a special 
composition by Rahman the theme of non violence.



Performing with Hancock include a vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewaters, artist Chaka 
Khan and grand piano player George Duke.




 

  




 

















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[arr] Re: Sonu has already criticized ARR in public

[sandeep venkatachari]

i can recollect one such incident that happened some ten years back, there was 
a column in hindu's friday review where sonu nigam said,

ONE THING THAT IS IRKSOME IN RAHMAN IS THE WAY HE MAKES US WAIT( 
singers).. and he also added that he was on par with any hollywood 
composers...

reg



The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was 
small  
 sandeep.v 

--- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Chord purev...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] Re: Sonu has already  criticized ARR in public
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:08 PM












Likely that Sonu's and ARR's relationship has been strained for some

reason.  That's Sonu's loss, not ARR's.



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, sriramselvakumar

sriramselvakumar@ ... wrote:



 Hi guys,

 

  Let me tell u one thing tat i wanted 2 post a long time ago in

 this forum...

 

  SONU NIGAM has already criticized rahman in public in a

 television show called INDIAN IDOL / SA RE GA MA PA(not sure which

 show)..One of the contestants sung Bolo Guru from the film

 GURU..sonu nigam said tat he din't like the original song itself.he

 added tat the song had no proper rhythm and such a song cud be sung by

 anyone and hence the song selection was wrong...the contestant also

 asked him once again y he(sonu) dint like the song...sonu replied that

 the song was had no professionalism in it and i also noticed sonu's

 voice was very harsh

 

   i was shocked the way sonu reacted when asked about the song...I

 am no longer a fan of sonu nigam..Our boss has a wide range of singers

 to choose for his future compositions. .so i only hope tat he does'nt

 choose sonu anymore...

 

 Regds,

 Sriram






 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] Ella Pugazhum Iraivanukke - Oscar Spl show - all episodes - Download

[Pradeepan R]

oh damn !  i don't think its anyone from Vijay TV.. probably some nutcase.I
will try  let you guys know.

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 2:18 AM, Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Hi Pradeepan,

 I'm jus not able to upload it in youtube...
 someone seems to be repeatedly reporting my videos for copyright issues
 I dono why this is happening just to me, as others are uploading the same
 videos and it stays!!
 Within an hour of uploading, youtube pulls it down for copyright violation!
 :(

 Even for this series of videos, i gave up after multiple attempts at
 youtube, and then, uploaded in mediafire!

 Cheers,
 Aravind

 --
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 --- On *Sun, 22/2/09, Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com* wrote:

 From: Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Ella Pugazhum Iraivanukke - Oscar Spl show - all
 episodes - Download
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, 22 February, 2009, 10:34 AM

  Aravind, thanks a Ton..
 Plz provide Youtube link also if you have..  thx.

 On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo. 
 comaravind...@yahoo.com
  wrote:

   Hi all,

 I've recorded and uploaded the show here:
 http://www.mediafir e.com/?sharekey= 7c05c93aad05cd38 4012e8015643d9c8
 4960715685cda637http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7c05c93aad05cd384012e8015643d9c84960715685cda637


 I've split it into 7 parts - all wmv files.


 Cheers,
 Aravind

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-- 
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Pradeepan.

All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
!

[arr] We'll still love you A.R.

[pratap]

I don't know if this message will even reach you. I just want to tell that I 
think you have already won the best award anyone in the world can win, our love 
for you. So, whether you win or not we'll still love you A.R.. Oscar is just 
another recognition to your talent, it does not match up to the your 1 billion+ 
strong loyal and loving fans...

Anyhow, our heartiest wishes to you A.R.. All the best

JAI HO!



  

Re: [arr] Dil Gira Dafatan Video

[Arijit Debnath]

oh surprises...again diff music in the film for the songgreat

Arijit

2009/2/22 pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com

 Dil Gira Dafatan Video:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6htNiDs83s

 

[arr] Re: Sonu has already criticized ARR in public

[A.R.Rajib]

Dont Know Y Sonu Nigam Getting MAD... I Heard An Interview Of Kumar
Sanu On Any Zee Tv Channel a Year Back May B. He Was Asked Abt
That Y He Aint Working With ARR Anymore.. He Told ...I Dont Know Y
ARR Isnt Calling Me Anymore, His Composition Will Suit Me Greatly Or I
Can Do Justice To His Tunes Better Than Anyone, But I Think He Dont
Think Me As A Singer At All

See Kumar Shanu Respect ARR ...Where ARR Isnt Calling Him Anymore...
He Did Only A Song With Him... ...And He Can Feel The Magic Of ARR ...
And Believe Me ... Kumar Shanu Got Huge Pupularity In Bangladesh And
West Bangla... Sonu Nigam Will Feel Guilty Widin Few Days ..And Will
Take His Words Back.Like Jagjit Sing :)

Immature Job..We Just Can feel Pity ..Nothing Elese

Re: [arr] sleepless night for Die hard fans ......

[Abdul Basith]

Besides my Tenth board exam preparation, Today I am not going to sleep and I
am waiting for the OSCARS.. Pray for him... Lets hope for the best always...

--
Basith,
Dubai.

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM, imthaz arr imthaz_...@yahoo.com wrote:

   yeah, i hv g0t an exam tmrw :s

 haris zeenath wrote:
  hi fans...
 
  i m sure i cant sleep tonight... ... waiting for the golden
 moments...hope arr ll bring home the prestigious oscar
 
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[arr] CHECK THE WISH LIST IN ndtv.com

[haris zeenath]

i m surprised to see more than 1000 msgs have already posted ...
 
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Re: [arr] ARR fans Oscars live chat

[Bergin Roy]

This is great... Meet you all online...

Thanks Gopal.


www.berginroy.com

Sent via BlackBerry by ATT

-Original Message-
From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com

Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:53:29 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [arr] ARR fans Oscars live chat



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Re: [arr] Ella Pugazhum Iraivanukke - Oscar Spl show - all episodes - Download

[sunder s]

i am not able to wdownload... it says source file missing plz help

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 6:45 AM, Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Hi all,

 I've recorded and uploaded the show here:

 http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7c05c93aad05cd384012e8015643d9c84960715685cda637


 I've split it into 7 parts - all wmv files.


 Cheers,
 Aravind

 --
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 Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania.4shared.com
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Re: [arr] Sonu has already criticized ARR in public

[Thulasi Ram]

ya i heard that too.. thanx for that. i m convinced that sonu is becoming
another bollywoodhungama maniac!

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 8:11 AM, sriramselvakumar 
sriramselvaku...@yahoo.co.in wrote:

   Hi guys,

 Let me tell u one thing tat i wanted 2 post a long time ago in
 this forum...

 SONU NIGAM has already criticized rahman in public in a
 television show called INDIAN IDOL / SA RE GA MA PA(not sure which
 show)..One of the contestants sung Bolo Guru from the film
 GURU..sonu nigam said tat he din't like the original song itself.he
 added tat the song had no proper rhythm and such a song cud be sung by
 anyone and hence the song selection was wrong...the contestant also
 asked him once again y he(sonu) dint like the song...sonu replied that
 the song was had no professionalism in it and i also noticed sonu's
 voice was very harsh

 i was shocked the way sonu reacted when asked about the song...I
 am no longer a fan of sonu nigam..Our boss has a wide range of singers
 to choose for his future compositions..so i only hope tat he does'nt
 choose sonu anymore...

 Regds,
 Sriram

  

Re: [arr] ARR fans Oscars live chat

[Shah Navas]

Thanks

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Bergin Roy ber...@berginroy.com wrote:

This is great... Meet you all online...

 Thanks Gopal.

 www.berginroy.com

 Sent via BlackBerry by ATT

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 *Subject*: [arr] ARR fans Oscars live chat


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[arr] Rahman thinks of Martin Luther king

[Shah Navas]

*It will be the first concert in Rahman's name, without Rahman's
performance, said SR Kalesh, a student of the institute's foundation
course. *

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articlelist/articleshow/4172121.cms

Rahman thinks of Martin Luther king
23 Feb 2009, 0024 hrs IST, Chandra Ranganathan,

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   At first glance, this three-storied grey and blue building tucked away in
Kodambakkam the heart of the Tamil film industry- looks like an [image:
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impenetrable fortress, towering over its neighbours in the largely
residential street. The only thing missing in the concrete and glass
anterior is a board that says, Trespassers will be prosecuted.

But, if you decide to be a little adventurous and peek inside the building,
you will find that the reception is anything but unpleasant. For, this is
where Beethoven's Fur Elise mingles with Hindustani rag Bhupali, where cello
meets the mridingam and where accents across borders fuse without much
effort.

Welcome to KM Music Conservatory, AR Rahman's cherished music college in the
heart of Chennai, which he hopes will give India possibly its first
full-fledged symphony orchestra. On Sunday, when the buzz was getting louder
about Rahman's three Oscar nominations, the twenty-odd students and faculty
at the institute sang in chorus, Hum Honge Kamyab (We shall overcome).

The uplifting song is their precious chance to make Rahman proud. For, they
will be performing this at a concert in honour of human rights advocate
Martin Luther King III, who is visiting Chennai this Wednesday. It will be
the first concert in Rahman's name, without Rahman's performance, said SR
Kalesh, a student of the institute's foundation course.

Srinivas Krishnan, a percussionist and Rahman's friend for a decade, said,
Rahman's busy attending the Oscar awards but he calls me up almost on a
daily basis to check how the preparation for the concert is proceeding. He
has been very keen on creating his own orchestra instead of sourcing
musicians from abroad. His music school is a culmination of that dream.

There has been a lot of hype around KM, since it was launched last year.
So, this will also be a chance to live up to live up to Rahman and the
academy's image, Kalesh said.

But amid songs that extol virtues such as civil rights and equality, the
students haven't forgotten the Oscar fever in a hurry. We can't afford to
look very excited during the practice sessions, but Rahman's Oscar
nominations is at the back of our minds. We are going to watch the ceremony
at his AM Studio, where he recorded the Jai Ho song, Kalesh added.
Incidentally, Jai Ho is one of Rahman's tracks nominated for the Oscars.

Confident of Rahman's win, they have also gone ahead and bought crackers in
advance, for the celebrations. We are confident that he will at least two
of three, said another student Georgina. Meanwhile, faculty member Michael
Lindsay finds himself becoming more popular by the day with his friends back
home in the US, thanks to his Rahman connection. It's really cool that my
boss is Rahman, he chuckles.

KM Music Conservatory, with people from different cities, states and
countries, mirrors Rahman's vision. Close associates of Rahman say KM is
actually named after the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, whose shrine
in Ajmer attracts visitors from every community and society.

In a similar vein, he hopes the start up academy would become a symbol of
music amidst harmony. It currently has nearly 40 students in a full-time
foundation course and fifty others in a preparatory part-time programme. The
school is also planning to impart free violin lessons to children of a
corporation school nearby.

In an earlier interview to ET, Rahman had said, My music school will be to
start an orchestra and raise awareness about orchestral music. In India,
every state is different so I thought we'd have one orchestra that says it
all. It is also a bridge for our culture, to export our culture. Music
transcends all, it's a common language.

[arr] It's like the day before your exam results are coming out!!!!sleepless night....

[moviedreamer_2000]

Re: [arr] sleepless night for Die hard fans ......

[j.shahul hameed]

I am also not sleep now pl. Send me smslt;9952527613gt; if arr get oscal. I 
belive insa allah he will get that

Abdul Basith wrote: 
 Besides my Tenth board exam preparation, Today I am not going to 
 sleep and I am waiting for the OSCARS.. Pray for him... Lets hope for the 
 best always... 
    
  -- 
  Basith, 
  Dubai. 
  On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM, imthaz arr  imthaz_...@yahoo. com  wrote: 
  yeah, i hv g0t an exam tmrw :s 
  haris zeenath wrote:  hi fans...      i m sure i cant sleep tonight... 
 ... waiting for the golden moments...hope arr ll bring home the 
 prestigious oscar    
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Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

Yup. Wonder who's responsible for these goof-ups. 




From: Ramesh R triscod...@yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:06:06 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune


Yikes! This doesn't look good at all.
Even if it may not be ARR's fault it's a sticky situation for him. 






From: Shah Navas shahnavas.arr@ gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:24:11 AM
Subject: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

http://timesofindia .indiatimes. com/Bollywood/ Sukhwinder- Singh-sings- 
a-sad-tune/ articleshow/ 4170371.cms

But since there was no intimation from his side
after that, I tried calling Rahman up. He didn't take my calls. When he
called me up, he was already in LA. Maybe, he thought that I would be feeling
bad about it. He told me there would be a chain of shows on an American channel
and that there would be no dearth of opportunities for me
henceforth.
... And
I'm sure Rahman is not the culprit. Someone must have played foul.
Gulzarsaab too has faced a similar situation. I'm sure Rahman will explain
when he comes back, but I'm not going to ask him
anything. 


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[arr] ARR Article in NewYork Times

[Sameer Abdul]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/21/arts/music/21rahm.html?_r=1ref=music



  

[arr] Chennai cheers for Rahman

[pratap]

http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=57378


  

[arr] Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D

[A.R.Rajib]

Watc Zee Studio Now... Hgope We Can Have A Glimps Of Arr :D

Hurry :d

[arr] Re: ARR fans Oscars live chat

[Gopal Srinivasan]

The chat has moved to http://www.tinychat.com/dovn Please join us there

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[arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D

[A.R.Rajib]

Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd. Now Anil, Irfan Been
Interviewing...Dint Saw ARR  , Danny Yet :(

I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

Did Anyone Saw ARR ???

[arr] Oscar on Twitter...

[Tamiliniyan]

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23oscars+OR+Oscars


Just interviewed SDM team...


--- On Sun, 2/22/09, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com
 Subject: [arr] Chennai cheers for Rahman
 To: ARR FAN CLUB arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 1:15 PM
 http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=57378


  

[arr] Re: ARR fans Oscars live chat

[Gopal Srinivasan]

Join us here http://www.tinychat.com/dovn We are having a good time

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan
catchg...@... wrote:

 The chat has moved to http://www.tinychat.com/dovn Please join us there
 
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 wrote:
 
  
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Re: [arr] Oscar on Twitter...

[Tamiliniyan]

http://ontheredcarpet.com/ 

Can't wait for 6 PM PST :-)


--- On Sun, 2/22/09, Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com
 Subject: [arr] Oscar on Twitter...
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 3:48 PM
 http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23oscars+OR+Oscars
 
 
 Just interviewed SDM team...
 
 
 --- On Sun, 2/22/09, pratap
 pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
  From: pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com
  Subject: [arr] Chennai cheers for Rahman
  To: ARR FAN CLUB
 arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 1:15 PM
 
 http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=57378


  

Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D

[Thulasi Ram]

not yet!

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd. Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing...Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(

 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???

  

[arr] More on TMZ

[Tamiliniyan]

http://www.tmz.com/


  

Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D

[sriram boyanapally]

Rahman sir is wearing a black suit and in a silver tie.

On 22/02/2009 23:50, A.R.Rajib arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote:

  
  
 
 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd. Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing...Dint Saw ARR  , Danny Yet :(
 
 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D
 
 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???
 
   
 
 
 

Re: [arr] It's like the day before your exam results are coming out!!!!sleepless night....

[Thulasi Ram]

sooo true!

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM, moviedreamer_2000 jaira...@hotmail.comwrote:



  

Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

[Thulasi Ram]

first of all, was sukhwinder and gulzar saab invited for oscar?
also, y is ARR supposed arrange thinks for them? cant they complete the
formalities themself?

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna 
prakysn...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Yup. Wonder who's responsible for these goof-ups.

 --
 *From:* Ramesh R triscod...@yahoo.com
 *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 *Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:06:06 PM
 *Subject:* Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

  Yikes! This doesn't look good at all.
 Even if it may not be ARR's fault it's a sticky situation for him.


 --
 *From:* Shah Navas shahnavas.arr@ gmail.com
 *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 *Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:24:11 AM
 *Subject:* [arr] [semi-ARR] Sukhwinder Singh sings a sad tune

 http://timesofindia .indiatimes. com/Bollywood/ Sukhwinder- Singh-sings-
 a-sad-tune/ articleshow/ 
 4170371.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Sukhwinder-Singh-sings-a-sad-tune/articleshow/4170371..cms

 But since there was no intimation from his side after that, I tried calling
 Rahman up. He didn't take my calls. When he called me up, he was already in
 LA. Maybe, he thought that I would be feeling bad about it. He told me there
 would be a chain of shows on an American channel and that there would be no
 dearth of opportunities for me henceforth.
 ... And I'm sure Rahman is not the culprit. Someone must have played foul.
 Gulzarsaab too has faced a similar situation. I'm sure Rahman will explain
 when he comes back, but I'm not going to ask him anything.


  

Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D

[John Paul Devotta]

Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
He went before the cast!
he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said





From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D


not yet!


On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:

Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(

I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

Did Anyone Saw ARR ???






  

[arr] http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/nominees

[kenny_korg]

[arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.....

[Tamiliniyan]

Simon Beaufoy...

Keep counting..


--- On Sun, 2/22/09, John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4:44 PM
 Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
 He went before the cast!
 he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said
 
 
 
 
 
 From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet
 Live :D
 
 
 not yet!
 
 
 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib
 arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:
 
 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(
 
 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D
 
 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???


  

[arr] IT IS WRITTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gopal Srinivasan]

Re: [arr] We'll still love you A.R.

[mb4zap®]

YES! We always loved you and we'll keep on loving you forever... and it's only 
because of you (the MAN) and your magic (the creations); awards don't matter 
much!
 
Keep Rocking! :)
 


--- On Sun, 2/22/09, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] We'll still love you A.R.
To: ARR FAN CLUB arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 11:38 PM










I don't know if this message will even reach you. I just want to tell that I 
think you have already won the best award anyone in the world can win, our love 
for you. So, whether you win or not we'll still love you A.R.. Oscar is just 
another recognition to your talent, it does not match up to the your 1 billion+ 
strong loyal and loving fans...

Anyhow, our heartiest wishes to you A.R.. All the best

JAI HO!

















  

Re: [arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.....

[Anantha Dreamer]

Sound mixing award: Slumdog millionaire

On 23/02/2009, Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Simon Beaufoy...

 Keep counting..


 --- On Sun, 2/22/09, John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4:44 PM
 Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
 He went before the cast!
 he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said




 
 From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet
 Live :D


 not yet!


 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib
 arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:

 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(

 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???





-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.....

[Anantha Dreamer]

For rasool pookutty

On 23/02/2009, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@gmail.com wrote:
 Sound mixing award: Slumdog millionaire

 On 23/02/2009, Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Simon Beaufoy...

 Keep counting..


 --- On Sun, 2/22/09, John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4:44 PM
 Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
 He went before the cast!
 he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said




 
 From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet
 Live :D


 not yet!


 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib
 arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:

 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(

 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???





 --
 Sent from my mobile device

 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer

 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.....

[Anantha Dreamer]

Film editing also for Slumdog

On 23/02/2009, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@gmail.com wrote:
 For rasool pookutty

 On 23/02/2009, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@gmail.com wrote:
 Sound mixing award: Slumdog millionaire

 On 23/02/2009, Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Simon Beaufoy...

 Keep counting..


 --- On Sun, 2/22/09, John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4:44 PM
 Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
 He went before the cast!
 he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said




 
 From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet
 Live :D


 not yet!


 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib
 arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:

 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(

 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???





 --
 Sent from my mobile device

 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer

 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


 --
 Sent from my mobile device

 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer

 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] We'll still love you A.R.

[Anantha Dreamer]

Well said:-) i also hope and pray do7 our Rahman to win one or
probably two oscars:-)

On 22/02/2009, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:
 I don't know if this message will even reach you. I just want to tell that I
 think you have already won the best award anyone in the world can win, our
 love for you. So, whether you win or not we'll still love you A.R.. Oscar is
 just another recognition to your talent, it does not match up to the your 1
 billion+ strong loyal and loving fans...

 Anyhow, our heartiest wishes to you A.R.. All the best

 JAI HO!





-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.....

[Anantha Dreamer]

Background score for Rahman sir

On 23/02/2009, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@gmail.com wrote:
 Film editing also for Slumdog

 On 23/02/2009, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@gmail.com wrote:
 For rasool pookutty

 On 23/02/2009, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@gmail.com wrote:
 Sound mixing award: Slumdog millionaire

 On 23/02/2009, Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Simon Beaufoy...

 Keep counting..


 --- On Sun, 2/22/09, John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com wrote:

 From: John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4:44 PM
 Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
 He went before the cast!
 he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said




 
 From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet
 Live :D


 not yet!


 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib
 arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:

 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(

 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D

 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???





 --
 Sent from my mobile device

 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer

 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


 --
 Sent from my mobile device

 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer

 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


 --
 Sent from my mobile device

 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer

 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com

[arr] ARR wins Oscar..... makes history....

[sath.murthy]

[arr] yes ! Oscar for ARR

[Pradeepan]

Re: [arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.....

[K. Kumar]

HEY PEEPS ARR ROX HE JUST WON DA BEST SCORE... HE IS DA BEST.


OSCAR WINNER ARR..!!!1





From: Tamiliniyan mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 23 February 2009 10:03:25
Subject: [arr] first Oscar for best adapted screenplay.


Simon Beaufoy...

Keep counting ..

--- On Sun, 2/22/09, John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo. com wrote:

 From: John Paul Devotta jpd...@yahoo. com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet Live :D
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4:44 PM
 Saw Rahman on the red carpet and also was interviewd!
 He went before the cast!
 he is to perform 3 nos, thats what he said
 
 
 
 
  _ _ __
 From: Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail. com
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:55:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch z Studio Now... Red Carpet
 Live :D
 
 
 not yet!
 
 
 On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM, A.R.Rajib
 arr_ra...@yahoo. com wrote:
 
 Slumdog Kida Been Interviewd.. ... Now Anil, Irfan Been
 Interviewing. ..Dint Saw ARR , Danny Yet :(
 
 I Am Capturing Everyaction ... :D
 
 Did Anyone Saw ARR ???





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