Read the last para..that's interesting.. :)
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/50112/music-needs-more-government-patronage.html
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Music needs more government patronage, says Rahman
Los Angeles, Feb 1 (PTI)
Music
maestro AR Rahman has once again done India proud with his double
Grammy win but the artiste feels that music needs more ''government
patronage'' in India.
The
'Mozart of Madras' who was recently chosen for the Padma Bhushan
honour, won two Grammies for his composition in the rags to riches
blockbuster 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
"I hope it opens up more doors
for the creativity that India has and I wish there was more government
patronage. I hope that the award will help shape a lot of things
better," said Rahman.
The 44-year-old musician's golden Grammy
moment was reminiscent of his victory at the Oscars last year where he
bagged two Academy awards besides winning a Golden Globe and a BAFTA
award earlier.
Rahman whose song 'Na Na' from his Hollywood
debut 'Couple's Retreat' has been shortlisted for an Oscar this year,
said that his journey has come full circle with his latest win.
"It's like the culmination of a roller coaster ride. It has come full
circle because the Grammys are like the father of all music awards,"
said Rahman.
But the musician has no plans to uproot himself to Hollywood, because in his
own words he is "grounded" in India.
"Well you will not lose me. I am grounded in India. The awards just
mean that I have more responsibility now and I will be expanding my
roles and getting involved more creatively in the process of
filmmaking," said Rahman.
