Re: [arr] SdM to be screened in Parliment..Rahman, Resul and Gulzar to be felicitated

[Farzad Khaleel]

>> Will Rahman perform like Khan or Mangeshkar? Achary doesn’t see much
hope: “He is not coming with his musical troop. We can’t ask him to sing
just like that.”

Happy to see that some respect is given to ARR by the politicians. Really
felt bad how the politicians behaved when ARR was in Kerala.

On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:03 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote:

>Jai Ho to be screened in LS
>  Saubhadro Chatterji / New Delhi July 24, 2009, 0:54 IST
>
> After the Budget, it’ll be time for some Bollywood entertainment in
> Parliament. The Lok Sabha secretariat has arranged for a special screening
> of Danny Boyle’s highly-acclaimed film, Slumdog Millionaire, on August 3 for
> the MPs.
>
>  But the icing in the cake will be the presence of its Oscar winners—music
> director A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty—at
> the special screening. This will be the first time when Rahman and the two
> other Oscar winners will be felicitated by Parliament for their achievement.
> The three had won the much-coveted US Oscar awards on February 23. The
> Congress, meanwhile, had used Rahman’s award winning tune, Jai Ho, as its
> campaign song during the run-up to the Lok Sabha election.
>
> “As per the information available to us, A R Rehman and Resul Pukutty will
> be present during the special screening in Parliament. We are inviting
> Gulzaarsaab too,” Lok Sabha secretary-general P D T Achary told Business
> Standard on Thursday.”We will felicitate them before the film is screened.”
>
> It was actually Pookutty’s idea to bring the Oscar winners to Parliament.
> When Achary contacted Pookutty, currently stationed in the US, about the
> secretariat’s plan to show the film for the Parliamentarians, Pookutty
> suggested bringing Rahman there. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha
> Speaker Meira Kumar and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are expected to be
> present at the function.
>
> The Lok Sabha secretariat had shown films for the MPs earlier as well but
> this will be the first time when a commercial film will be screened because
> of its worldwide fame. Last year, the secretariat screened Shyam Benegal’s
> Bose: the forgotten Hero for the MPs. Benegal is currently a nominated MP of
> the Rajya Sabha.
>
> Earlier, stalwarts like Lata Mangeshkar (then a Rajya Sabha member) had
> performed at the special programme held on 50 years of Indian independence
> in 1997. A few years ago, shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan was also
> felicitated by the Parliament.
>
> Will Rahman perform like Khan or Mangeshkar? Achary doesn’t see much hope:
> “He is not coming with his musical troop. We can’t ask him to sing just like
> that.”
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] SdM to be screened in Parliment..Rahman, Resul and Gulzar to be felicitated

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Jai Ho to be screened in LS


Saubhadro Chatterji / New Delhi July 24, 2009, 0:54 IST



After the Budget, it’ll be time for some Bollywood entertainment in Parliament. 
The Lok Sabha secretariat has arranged for a special screening of Danny Boyle’s 
highly-acclaimed film, Slumdog Millionaire, on August 3 for the MPs.


But the icing in the cake will be the presence of its Oscar winners—music 
director A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty—at the 
special screening. This will be the first time when Rahman and the two other 
Oscar winners will be felicitated by Parliament for their achievement. The 
three had won the much-coveted US Oscar awards on February 23. The Congress, 
meanwhile, had used Rahman’s award winning tune, Jai Ho, as its campaign song 
during the run-up to the Lok Sabha election.
“As per the information available to us, A R Rehman and Resul Pukutty will be 
present during the special screening in Parliament. We are inviting Gulzaarsaab 
too,” Lok Sabha secretary-general P D T Achary told Business Standard on 
Thursday.”We will felicitate them before the film is screened.”
It was actually Pookutty’s idea to bring the Oscar winners to Parliament. When 
Achary contacted Pookutty, currently stationed in the US, about the 
secretariat’s plan to show the film for the Parliamentarians, Pookutty 
suggested bringing Rahman there. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha 
Speaker Meira Kumar and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are expected to be present 
at the function.
The Lok Sabha secretariat had shown films for the MPs earlier as well but this 
will be the first time when a commercial film will be screened because of its 
worldwide fame. Last year, the secretariat screened Shyam Benegal’s Bose: the 
forgotten Hero for the MPs. Benegal is currently a nominated MP of the Rajya 
Sabha.
Earlier, stalwarts like Lata Mangeshkar (then a Rajya Sabha member) had 
performed at the special programme held on 50 years of Indian independence in 
1997. A few years ago, shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan was also felicitated by 
the Parliament.
Will Rahman perform like Khan or Mangeshkar? Achary doesn’t see much hope: “He 
is not coming with his musical troop. We can’t ask him to sing just like that.”


  

Re: [arr] SDM problem

[Adithya Sairam]

thanks bro. i got very upset but now, its well earned. jai ho

adithya





From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 12:27:16 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] SDM problem


ATM was also by ARR. By original Score, it means, not inspired or copied from 
anywhere. 
 
The Title tracks in ATM is little bit different from this track, as this has 
voices with Palakkad Sriram and Madhumitha. 
 
Nothing to worry bro.. . Jai Ho. Enjoy. 


On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Gomzy™  wrote:

An original score means the composers original score. ( not from other sources).
 
Nobody would have got an oscar if that was the case. 


On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Adithya Sairam  wrote:

after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking some rest. one 
thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh maghan for like 
the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the movie sucks like 
anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being my favorite! 
instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know. SDM's liquid 
dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm of ATM. i took the 
disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it was the exact same 
thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers. SDM was called a 
original album but this theme was already used. please help me!!!

Adithya





-- 
regards,
Vithur




   


  

Re: [arr] SDM problem

[Gomzy™]

Check out the winners for previous years then. Lots of composers ( like
James Horner, John Williams) have used parts of their previous works in the
winning ones. Ofcourse not used the same ones exactly.

On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Jahanzeb Farooq wrote:

>   as much i understand by original it also means that music is solely
> composed for the film. i.e. not reused.
>
> -
> Jahanzeb
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > ATM was also by ARR. By original Score, it means, not inspired or copied
> > from anywhere.
> >
> > The Title tracks in ATM is little bit different from this track, as this
> has
> > voices with Palakkad Sriram and Madhumitha.
> >
> > Nothing to worry bro.. Jai Ho. Enjoy.
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Gomzy™  wrote:
> >
> > > An original score means the composers original score. ( not from other
> > > sources).
> > >
> > > Nobody would have got an oscar if that was the case.
> > >
> > > On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Adithya Sairam  ...>wrote:
> > >
> > >> after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking some
> > >> rest. one thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh
> > >> maghan for like the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said
> the
> > >> movie sucks like anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti
> being
> > >> my favorite! instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you
> know.
> > >> SDM's liquid dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the
> bgm of
> > >> ATM. i took the disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and
> noticed it
> > >> was the exact same thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and
> singers.
> > >> SDM was called a original album but this theme was already used.
> please help
> > >> me!!!
> > >>
> > >> Adithya
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] SDM problem

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

as much i understand by original it also means that music is solely composed 
for the film. i.e. not reused.

-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> ATM was also by ARR. By original Score, it means, not inspired or copied
> from anywhere.
> 
> The Title tracks in ATM is little bit different from this track, as this has
> voices with Palakkad Sriram and Madhumitha.
> 
> Nothing to worry bro.. Jai Ho. Enjoy.
> 
> On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Gomzy™  wrote:
> 
> >An original score means the composers original score. ( not from other
> > sources).
> >
> > Nobody would have got an oscar if that was the case.
> >
> >  On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Adithya Sairam wrote:
> >
> >>after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking some
> >> rest. one thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh
> >> maghan for like the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the
> >> movie sucks like anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being
> >> my favorite! instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know.
> >> SDM's liquid dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm 
> >> of
> >> ATM. i took the disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it
> >> was the exact same thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers.
> >> SDM was called a original album but this theme was already used. please 
> >> help
> >> me!!!
> >>
> >> Adithya
> >>
> >>
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] SDM problem

[Vithur]

ATM was also by ARR. By original Score, it means, not inspired or copied
from anywhere.

The Title tracks in ATM is little bit different from this track, as this has
voices with Palakkad Sriram and Madhumitha.

Nothing to worry bro.. Jai Ho. Enjoy.

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Gomzy™  wrote:

>An original score means the composers original score. ( not from other
> sources).
>
> Nobody would have got an oscar if that was the case.
>
>  On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Adithya Sairam 
> wrote:
>
>>after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking some
>> rest. one thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh
>> maghan for like the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the
>> movie sucks like anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being
>> my favorite! instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know.
>> SDM's liquid dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm of
>> ATM. i took the disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it
>> was the exact same thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers.
>> SDM was called a original album but this theme was already used. please help
>> me!!!
>>
>> Adithya
>>
>>
>  
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

FW: RE: [arr] SDM problem

[Chris Raj]

- Original Message -
Subject: RE: [arr] SDM problem
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:56:07
From: Chris Raj 
To: rahmaniac2...@yahoo.com 
CC: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 

Hi
Why do u want
Trouble SDM success by doing
All this thing!
 Sdm album is
Original only everyone knows
It has got bollywoods remix or retunes
Also like Aaj ki rat,ringa ringa.
-chris

Adithya Sairam wrote: 
> after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking 
> some rest. one thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh 
> maghan for like the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the 
> movie sucks like anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being 
> my favorite! instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know. 
> SDM's liquid dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm of 
> ATM. i took the disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it 
> was the exact same thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers. 
> SDM was called a original album but this theme was already used. please help 
> me!!! Adithya 
>  







  

RE: [arr] SDM problem

[Chris Raj]

Hi
Why do u want
Trouble SDM success by doing
All this thing!
 Sdm album is
Original only everyone knows
It has got bollywoods remix or retunes
Also like Aaj ki rat,ringa ringa.
-chris

Adithya Sairam wrote: 
> after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking 
> some rest. one thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh 
> maghan for like the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the 
> movie sucks like anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being 
> my favorite! instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know. 
> SDM's liquid dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm of 
> ATM. i took the disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it 
> was the exact same thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers. 
> SDM was called a original album but this theme was already used. please help 
> me!!! Adithya 
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Re: [arr] SDM problem

[Gomzy™]

An original score means the composers original score. ( not from other
sources).

Nobody would have got an oscar if that was the case.

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Adithya Sairam wrote:

>after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking some
> rest. one thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh
> maghan for like the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the
> movie sucks like anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being
> my favorite! instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know.
> SDM's liquid dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm of
> ATM. i took the disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it
> was the exact same thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers.
> SDM was called a original album but this theme was already used. please help
> me!!!
>
> Adithya
>
>  
>

[arr] SDM problem

[Adithya Sairam]

after the gigantic sucess of SDM music, rahman has been taking some rest. one 
thing i do not understand is this. i watched Azhagiya tamizh maghan for like 
the first time yesterday becuase everyone i know said the movie sucks like 
anything but watched for rahman's music, valayapatti being my favorite! 
instantly, i noticed something which i think all of you know. SDM's liquid 
dance uses the same theme of violins rahman used for the bgm of ATM. i took the 
disc to my laptop and ripped of only the bgm and noticed it was the exact same 
thing except liquid dance has funkier beats and singers. SDM was called a 
original album but this theme was already used. please help me!!!

Adithya



  

Re: [arr] SdM Soundtrack - Billboard Top 200 - image included

[pratap]

Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack at #4 in Billboards Top 200 Album





--- On Thu, 3/5/09, balajirajagopal  wrote:
From: balajirajagopal 
Subject: [arr] SdM Soundtrack - Billboard Top 200
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 5:19 PM












Guys - Last week, the SdM soundtrack had bounced back in the Charts 
from 48 to 22. This week, thanks to the Oscar bounty, it has become the highest 
gainer on the charts and moved from 22 to an incredible 4th on the Charts. 
Remember - Billboard Top 200 charts is directly sourced from the Retail charts 
which means the SdM soundtrack is a huge commercial success in the US!



Jai ho!




 

  




 

















  

[arr] SdM Soundtrack - Billboard Top 200

[balajirajagopal]

Guys - Last week, the SdM soundtrack had bounced back in the Charts from 48 to 
22. This week, thanks to the Oscar bounty, it has become the highest gainer on 
the charts and moved from 22 to an incredible 4th on the Charts. Remember - 
Billboard Top 200 charts is directly sourced from the Retail charts which means 
the SdM soundtrack is a huge commercial success in the US!

Jai ho!

[arr] Re: [Non-ARR] - SDM expands to more N. American theaters this Friday

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

fantastic and very wise move by Searchlight. i was expecting this. 
wonderful.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair  
wrote:
>
> On Friday, Searchlight expands "Slumdog" to 2,943 theaters in the 
wake of
> the film's Oscar wins. It's the widest release in Searchlight's 
history.
> 
> http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000636.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
> 
> Best picture 'Slumdog Millionaire' expandingBy DAVE
> MCNARY
> , PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
> 
> 
> Disney will bow 'Jonas
> Brothers:
> 3D Concert Experience' Friday, hoping for "Hannah Montana"-style 
success.
> 
> [image: 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li']
> Fox's 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' is hoping to draw 
young males.
> More than one option
> 
>- (Person) Nick
> 
Jonas
>- (Person) Joseph
> 
Jonas
>- (Person) Kevin Jonas
> 
II
>- (Person) Jonas
> 
Brothers
> 
> MORE ARTICLES:
> 'Australia' sets record Down
> UnderGM
> ads lead a retreat from
> OscarsNext
> 'Narnia' writer
> tappedAlterman,
> Aguilar form Dos
> TontosSprout
> visits 
'Underworld'Carrey,
> Gyllenhaal do 
'Yankees'
> More people are going to the movies despite the bad economy -- or 
because of
> it.
> 
> Domestic theater admissions were up an unheard of 9.3% in January 
and
> February, usually one of the slowest times of the year.
> 
> In North America, revenues are up 13% for the first two months of 
2009,
> clocking in at $1.62 billion through Tuesday, according to Rentrak.
> 
> Admissions also are on the rise overseas. However, the vagaries of 
currency
> exchange, including a stronger dollar, are hurting Hollywood.
> 
> The six major studios have seen a decline of more than 10% in 
revenues from
> foreign markets for the first two months of the year.
> 
> The value of the euro is off 20% compared with a year ago and the 
British
> pound has declined more than 35%. But, overall, international 
moviegoing
> remains decent in terms of local admissions and currency compared 
with a
> year ago.
> 
> Back home, admissions are often down even when revenues are up, 
thanks to
> increased ticket prices. This year's spike in actual foot traffic 
bucks that
> trend.
> 
> This weekend, observers will be watching to see if Disney's new 
entry "Jonas
> Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience" continues the box office boom.
> 
> That boom has seen several notable films beating expectations and 
racking up
> sizeable grosses. Last
> 
weekend,Lionsgate's
> "Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail" opened to $41 million, the best 
bow of
> any Perry pic, as well as any Lionsgate release.
> 
> Three films -- Warners' "Gran Torino," Sony's "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" 
and Fox
> Searchlight's Oscar winner "Slumdog
> 
Millionaire"
> --
> have all crossed the $100 million mark this year.
> 
> "Torino's" cume through Tuesday was $135.5 million; "Mall Cop's," 
$122.2
> million; and "Slumdog's," $101.9 million.
> 
> On Friday, Searchlight expands "Slumdog" to 2,943 theaters in the 
wake of
> the film's Oscar wins. It's the widest release in Searchlight's 
history.
> 
> It's been a good winter for the Fox family. The big studio's sleeper 
hit
> "Taken,"  with 
a gross
> of $96.5 million, should jump the $100 million mark by Sunday.
> 
> Distribs say they've never seen so many January and February films 
do this
> kind of business.
> 
> There have been casualties, however.
> 
> Disney's "Confessions of a
> 
Shopaholic,"
> produced
> by Jerry 
Bruckheimer,
> hasn't caught on. The Isla
> 
Fisherstarrer
> has grossed $28.3 million since its Feb. 13 release, compared with a 
cume of
> $71.4 million for New Line/Warner Bros.' "He's Just Not That Into 
You,"
> which opened one week earlier.
> 
> Sony's 

[arr] SdM - Billboard top 200 album charts

[balajirajagopal]

Thanks to the Oscar craze, the chart position of SdM has moved up an 
impressive 26 places from last week's 48 to 22! Remember, the highest 
chart position for this album was 16. Lets see whether this gets 
overtaken next week

[arr] [Non-ARR] - SDM expands to more N. American theaters this Friday

[Anil Nair]

On Friday, Searchlight expands "Slumdog" to 2,943 theaters in the wake of
the film's Oscar wins. It's the widest release in Searchlight's history.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000636.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Best picture 'Slumdog Millionaire' expandingBy DAVE
MCNARY
, PAMELA MCCLINTOCK


Disney will bow 'Jonas
Brothers:
3D Concert Experience' Friday, hoping for “Hannah Montana”-style success.

[image: 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li']
Fox’s 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' is hoping to draw young males.
More than one option

   - (Person) Nick
Jonas
   - (Person) Joseph
Jonas
   - (Person) Kevin Jonas
II
   - (Person) Jonas
Brothers

MORE ARTICLES:
'Australia' sets record Down
UnderGM
ads lead a retreat from
OscarsNext
'Narnia' writer
tappedAlterman,
Aguilar form Dos
TontosSprout
visits 
'Underworld'Carrey,
Gyllenhaal do 
'Yankees'
More people are going to the movies despite the bad economy -- or because of
it.

Domestic theater admissions were up an unheard of 9.3% in January and
February, usually one of the slowest times of the year.

In North America, revenues are up 13% for the first two months of 2009,
clocking in at $1.62 billion through Tuesday, according to Rentrak.

Admissions also are on the rise overseas. However, the vagaries of currency
exchange, including a stronger dollar, are hurting Hollywood.

The six major studios have seen a decline of more than 10% in revenues from
foreign markets for the first two months of the year.

The value of the euro is off 20% compared with a year ago and the British
pound has declined more than 35%. But, overall, international moviegoing
remains decent in terms of local admissions and currency compared with a
year ago.

Back home, admissions are often down even when revenues are up, thanks to
increased ticket prices. This year's spike in actual foot traffic bucks that
trend.

This weekend, observers will be watching to see if Disney's new entry "Jonas
Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience" continues the box office boom.

That boom has seen several notable films beating expectations and racking up
sizeable grosses. Last
weekend,Lionsgate's
"Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail" opened to $41 million, the best bow of
any Perry pic, as well as any Lionsgate release.

Three films -- Warners' "Gran Torino," Sony's "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and Fox
Searchlight's Oscar winner "Slumdog
Millionaire"
--
have all crossed the $100 million mark this year.

"Torino's" cume through Tuesday was $135.5 million; "Mall Cop's," $122.2
million; and "Slumdog's," $101.9 million.

On Friday, Searchlight expands "Slumdog" to 2,943 theaters in the wake of
the film's Oscar wins. It's the widest release in Searchlight's history.

It's been a good winter for the Fox family. The big studio's sleeper hit
"Taken,"  with a gross
of $96.5 million, should jump the $100 million mark by Sunday.

Distribs say they've never seen so many January and February films do this
kind of business.

There have been casualties, however.

Disney's "Confessions of a
Shopaholic,"
produced
by Jerry 
Bruckheimer,
hasn't caught on. The Isla
Fisherstarrer
has grossed $28.3 million since its Feb. 13 release, compared with a cume of
$71.4 million for New Line/Warner Bros.' "He's Just Not That Into You,"
which opened one week earlier.

Sony's suspense drama "The
International," released
the same day as
"Confessions,"
has
done even less business, cuming $17.8 million through Tuesday. Studio said
the film could have a strong run overseas. Pic launches this weekend in
Russia, South Korea, the U.K. and more than a dozen other markets. It's
cumed $5.5 million from a limited launch so far in seven markets, mostly
from Germany.

Besides "

Re: [arr] SDM North America front page roundup

[Thulasi Ram]

things have bee been sane here. its an undeniable truth and fact that we
have been mocking the west for almost everything in our day to day
life. everyone's intention is to achieve the best and ARR has achieved it.
it took decades for India to get introduced to the "sound" of music and
later came ARR to reveal that sound and energy to our motherland with his
unique flavor and creativity. by that time, that "sound"was already decades
old in the west.

On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:

>   Cool link! There's a stark difference between how it's covered in the
> newspapers (not the tabloids) abroad and in India. The former is quite
> sensible. The latter is pure hysterical.
> TimesOfIndia takes the cheese cake-- "India breaks sound barrier" and the
> even cheesier  "OscAR Rahman: Raja of Roja now rules the O-zone layer". If
> you ever needed proof that TOI is a tabloid masquerading as a newspaper,
> there you have it.
> It's certainly a laudable achievement for many involved in the project. By
> all means give them their recognition. But also put things in perspective.
> There are so many problems plaguing India. It's just insane to forget about
> all that and devote an entire front page to the Oscar win. Are we such a
> nation of poor achievers that even a win for some from the entertainment
> industry gets such a massive celebration? I find it weird.
>
> Shekhar Kapur said it 
> well<http://www.shekharkapur.com/blog/archives/2009/01/rahman_and_the.htm>
> -
> "So why don't I see that the West celebrates when one of their artists
> becomes popular here in India ? Why don't we see headlines in the LA times
> then ? ... Why do we admire the West so much. Even in my career I thought
> that Bandit Queen was a far far better film, a more heartfelt film, and a
> much more meaningful film than Elizabeth or any of the other films I made in
> the West. But in India I was suddenly celebrated as a film maker after
> Elizabeth. I even was awarded a Padma Shree after that film. Why ? Because
> the film was nominated for 7 Oscars, and Bandit Queen was not. When will we
> stop being aspirational towards the West ?"
>
> And already the clamoring for a Bharat Ratna has begun! Keep things sane
> and in perspective folks.
>
> RR
>
>
> --
> *From:* Anantha 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:36:15 AM
> *Subject:* [arr] SDM North America front page roundup
>
> http://www.sajaforum.org/2009/02/slumdog-frontpage-roundup.html
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] SDM North America front page roundup

[Thulasi Ram]

unfortunately, none point-out ARR explicitly :(

2009/2/26 Anantha 

>   http://www.sajaforum.org/2009/02/slumdog-frontpage-roundup.html
>
> --
> Ananthanarayanan K. Subramanian
> ---
> பிறவி பிழை கிரிக்கெட் திருத்தம்
> http://superstarksa.com
> http://uberdesi.com
> http://flickr.com/photos/superstarksa
>  
>

Re: [arr] SDM North America front page roundup

[Ramesh R]

Cool link! There's a stark difference between how it's covered in the 
newspapers (not the tabloids) abroad and in India. The former is quite 
sensible. The latter is pure hysterical.
TimesOfIndia takes the cheese cake-- "India breaks sound barrier" and the even 
cheesier  "OscAR Rahman: Raja of Roja now rules the O-zone layer". If you ever 
needed proof that TOI is a tabloid masquerading as a newspaper, there you have 
it.
It's certainly a laudable achievement for many involved in the project. By all 
means give them their recognition. But also put things in perspective. There 
are so many problems plaguing India. It's just insane to forget about all that 
and devote an entire front page to the Oscar win. Are we such a nation of poor 
achievers that even a win for some from the entertainment industry gets such a 
massive celebration? I find it weird.

Shekhar Kapur said it well-

"So why don't I see that the West celebrates when one of their artists becomes 
popular here in India ? Why don't we see headlines in the LA times then ? ... 
Why do we admire the West so much. Even in my career I thought that Bandit 
Queen was a far far better film, a more heartfelt film, and a much more 
meaningful film than Elizabeth or any of the other films I made in the West. 
But in India I was suddenly celebrated as a film maker after Elizabeth. I even 
was awarded a Padma Shree after that film. Why ? Because the film was nominated 
for 7 Oscars, and Bandit Queen was not. When will we stop being aspirational 
towards the West ?"

And already the clamoring for a Bharat Ratna has begun! Keep things sane and in 
perspective folks.

RR





From: Anantha 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:36:15 AM
Subject: [arr] SDM North America front page roundup

  http://www.sajaforum.org/2009/02/slumdog-frontpage-roundup.html


  

[arr] SDM North America front page roundup

[Anantha]

http://www.sajaforum.org/2009/02/slumdog-frontpage-roundup.html

-- 
Ananthanarayanan K. Subramanian
---
பிறவி பிழை கிரிக்கெட் திருத்தம்
http://superstarksa.com
http://uberdesi.com
http://flickr.com/photos/superstarksa

Re: [arr] SDM album breaks into itunes charts across the globe

[Thulasi Ram]

crackers crackers crackers all around!

On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Vinod Raju  wrote:

>
> COUNTRY - RANK
> ===
> US - 1
> UK - 4
> FRANCE - 5
> AUSTRALIA - 5
> BELGIUM - 2
> CANADA - 3
> GREECE - 1
> IRELAND - 3
> LUXEMBOURG - 3
> NEW ZEALAND - 8
> NORWAY - 4
> PORTUGAL - 1
> SPAIN -3
> SWITZERLAND - 5
>
> http://www.apple.com/euro/itunes/charts/top10albums.html
>
>  
>

[arr] SDM album breaks into itunes charts across the globe

[Vinod Raju]

COUNTRY - RANK
===
US - 1
UK - 4
FRANCE - 5
AUSTRALIA - 5
BELGIUM - 2
CANADA - 3
GREECE - 1
IRELAND - 3 
LUXEMBOURG - 3
NEW ZEALAND - 8
NORWAY - 4
PORTUGAL - 1
SPAIN -3 
SWITZERLAND - 5

http://www.apple.com/euro/itunes/charts/top10albums.html

[arr] SDM kids at the red carpet

[Madhavan Rajan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhAWXvqkHU

I love these kids! Just see how excited they are!! Their speech is so pure
and straight from their heart!!!

-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

[arr] SDM (Rahman) on media

[Shah Navas]

*Slumdog* gang in Hollywood

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090222/jsp/frontpage/story_10573807.jsp

Shortly afterwards, we will know whether A.R. Rahman has done it, and
whether Ashok Amritraj's prediction to The Telegraph — "*Slumdog* will
sweep" — has indeed come to pass.

Slumdog Millionaire hot favourite at Oscars

http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/22/stories/2009022259630100.htm

"It would be the biggest upset in modern Oscars history to see *Slumdog
Millionaire* lose," said Pete Hammond, an awards season expert and Hollywood
film critic.

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who has three nominations for *Slumdog
Millionaire*, was in Los Angeles preparing to perform at the ceremony. He
said "it would be a great honour" although he did not think the awards were
"a referendum on Bollywood." He did not have an acceptance speech ready and
was concentrating on a performance of "Jai Ho," the lilting song from the
film, for U.S. television.


Danny Boyle's very good year, Slumdog's worldwide appeal

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1460827.php/Danny_Boyles_very_good_year_Slumdogs_worldwide_appeal


After the wins from the Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA for the Indian
composer A.R. Rahman, ABC news reveals that India is intently watching the
outcome of the Sunday broadcast of the Academy Awards, noting the bookies in
Mumbai have given favorable odds to the film to take Best Director, Best
Motion Picture and Best Music.

Rahman is one of the most prolific film composers in India, and he has three
Oscar nominations for "Slumdog Millionaire."

The film itself has scored ten total nominations for the Academy awards
which include a Best Achievement in Cinematography nomination for Anthony
Dod Mantle; a Best Achievement in Directing for Danny Boyle; a Best
Achievement in Editing
for Chris Dickens; a Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures,
Original Score for A.R. Rahman; aBest Achievement in Music Written for
Motion Pictures, Original Song also for A.R. Rahman, Maya Arulpragasam for
the song "O Saya"; a
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song for
A.R. Rahman (music) -Sampooran Singh Gulzar (lyrics) for the song "Jai Ho";
a Best Achievement in Sound for Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty;
a Best Achievement in Sound Editing for Tom Sayers and Glenn Freemantle; a
Best Motion Picture of the Year for Christian Colson; and a Best Writing,
Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published for Simon
Beaufoy.

See the movie, do the dance, it's a Bolly boom

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/film/see-the-movie-do-the-dance-its-a-bolly-boom/2009/02/21/1234633133011.html


The feel-good sequence and the infectious rhythm of its song, *Jai Ho* —
tipped to win the best song Oscar for composer A.R. Rahman — is creating
something of a boom for Melbourne's Bollywood dance schools. Marshie Perera
Rajakumar, from the Jhoom-Bollywood Dance Company, last week recorded her
biggest class numbers since opening in 2005.

"I had close to 35 in my beginner class and about 80 people altogether for
the week, which is huge," she says. "*Slumdog Millionaire* has definitely
created more awareness of Bollywood dancing even though it's not actually a
Bollywood movie. The end sequence is just a great advertisement for
Bollywood dancing."

Do the Slumdog

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/film/do-the-slumdog/2009/02/19/1234632973920.html

He might not be a household name around these parts but *Slumdog
Millionaire's* composer, A.R. Rahman, is up there with Madonna, Bob Marley
and the *Rolling Stones* when it comes to album sales. What sets him aside,
perhaps, is the fact that he's sold twice as many cassettes as CDs - younger
readers might be wondering what a cassette even is.

But in music-mad India, Rahman is number one.

No one's better qualified to introduce Bollywood music to the Western
charts.

Two of the three songs nominated for this year's best song Oscar were penned
by Rahman for*Slumdog* and compared to the only other contender - Peter
Gabriel's cutesy-but-disposable *WALLlE*theme, *Down to Earth* - it's a good
bet that Rahman will take home the gold.

Rahman's style combines classical Indian arrangements and influences from
across the globe (Jai Ho is interrupted by a pulsing Latino section, for
instance). The composer has even re-recorded the song with the Pussycat
Dolls, but with any luck it will be the original we hear at tomorrow's
Academy Awards. And it's more than likely that *Slumdog's*festive closing
sequence will be re-created live on stage. Especially as Gabriel threw a
tanty and refuses to perform his song at the ceremony.


http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Oscars/comments?type=story&id=692


he country's residents are betting big on the success of"Slumdog
Millionaire" at the
Oscars this Sunday, according to bookies in Mumbai. The odds are in favor of
the film to sweep Best Direc

[arr] SDM AD IN SINGAPORE PAPERS

[K. Kumar]

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[arr] SDM STATUS IN SINGAPORE

[K. Kumar]

HEY GUYS SDM IS IN THE SECOND PLACE IN SINGAPORE AND SINCE FEB I8 IT HAS 
COLLECTED $515,574


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Re: [arr] SDM=Roja

[Bergin Roy]

And the same way, as Roja changes the music trend in Indian film music, SDM is 
going to be a trend setter in Hollywood...



www.berginroy.com

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

-Original Message-
From: "Yuva" 

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:09:44 
To: 
Subject: [arr] SDM=Roja


What Roja did to Rahman in India ,

SDM is doing the same to Rahman allover the world

[arr] SDM=Roja

[Yuva]

What Roja did to Rahman in India ,

SDM is doing the same to Rahman allover the world

Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Box office collections of SdM in India
 
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4061337.cms
 
www.boxofficeindia.com
 
http://www.business-standard.com/common/click_track.php?act=read&var=347190
 
http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1796520

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/domestic_boxoffice/index.html
 
--- On Wed, 2/11/09, rivjot  wrote:

From: rivjot 
Subject: Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:36 AM






Hmm how about this article - 

'Slumdog Millionare' poised to gross Rs.300 mn in India

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Oscar contender Slumdog Millionaire, which has
received global critical acclaim and become a worldwide box-office
success, has raked in Rs.215 million since its Jan 23 release in India
and is expected to gross about Rs.300 million."We expect Slumdog
Millionaire to make about Rs.300 million in India. Considering the
fact that it is not one of the formula films, its box-office
performance in India so far is really gratifying. Frankly, it was
beyond our expectations, " Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios that
brought the film to India, told IANS.

The money made by the film in India is nearly four percent of its
worldwide collection of Rs.5.30 billion.

Fox Star has released both the English and Hindi versions of Slumdog
Millionaire in India. Expectedly, the Hindi version, "Slumdog
Crorepati" has fared better at the box-office, contributing 30 percent
more to the distributor' s kitty.

"The Hindi version is doing better business in the smaller centres. In
fact, we had to increase the number of prints of the Hindi version in
the second week of its run following the public demand in those
centres," Singh said.

"Slumdog Millionare" opened with Rs.135 million overall and its per
print earnings in second week stood at Rs.592,000 in an average, which
is excellent for a film of its genre when taken into account that as
many 363 prints of the film were in circulation in the second week of
its run in India.

Although the number of prints has been reduced to 350 in the third
week, according to Singh, multiplexes in some cities have increased
the number of shows to cater to the demand.

The heart-warming story of a poor boy from the slums of Mumbai who
goes on to win the Indian version of TV game show "Who Wants To Be A
Millionaire" has won top prizes from the Directors Guild of America,
Screen Actors Guild and Producers Guild of America, as also the Golden
Globes and Critics' Choice Awards.

The film by British Director Danny Boyle is also leading in the Oscar
race with 10 nominations. 

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
wrote:
>
> If you want to go by the collections point of view..the movie did
just averege collections from its 2 versions(Hindi & English)...Many
factors have affected its collections, its delayed release in india
and moreover the movie was easily available for download months before
its official release in India..Otherwise with then hype it had
generated it would have been a huge huge hit inspite of  new names &
very limited star appeal
> 
> 
> --- On Tue, 2/10/09, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> From: Vithur 
> Subject: Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India
> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 8:25 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Its a hit in India also... And thats the reason Pyramid Natrajan has
bagged the rights for the Tamil Dubbing of the movie. 
>  
> ( Though its struggling with a lot of criticisms from a section of
people ) 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM, just an another girl
 wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Just curious .. 
> 
> what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box
office reports ?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

















  

Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India

[rivjot]

Hmm how about this article - 

'Slumdog Millionare' poised to gross Rs.300 mn in India

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Oscar contender Slumdog Millionaire, which has
received global critical acclaim and become a worldwide box-office
success, has raked in Rs.215 million since its Jan 23 release in India
and is expected to gross about Rs.300 million."We expect Slumdog
Millionaire to make about Rs.300 million in India. Considering the
fact that it is not one of the formula films, its box-office
performance in India so far is really gratifying. Frankly, it was
beyond our expectations," Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios that
brought the film to India, told IANS.

The money made by the film in India is nearly four percent of its
worldwide collection of Rs.5.30 billion.

Fox Star has released both the English and Hindi versions of Slumdog
Millionaire in India. Expectedly, the Hindi version, "Slumdog
Crorepati" has fared better at the box-office, contributing 30 percent
more to the distributor's kitty.

"The Hindi version is doing better business in the smaller centres. In
fact, we had to increase the number of prints of the Hindi version in
the second week of its run following the public demand in those
centres," Singh said.

"Slumdog Millionare" opened with Rs.135 million overall and its per
print earnings in second week stood at Rs.592,000 in an average, which
is excellent for a film of its genre when taken into account that as
many 363 prints of the film were in circulation in the second week of
its run in India.

Although the number of prints has been reduced to 350 in the third
week, according to Singh, multiplexes in some cities have increased
the number of shows to cater to the demand.

The heart-warming story of a poor boy from the slums of Mumbai who
goes on to win the Indian version of TV game show "Who Wants To Be A
Millionaire" has won top prizes from the Directors Guild of America,
Screen Actors Guild and Producers Guild of America, as also the Golden
Globes and Critics' Choice Awards.

The film by British Director Danny Boyle is also leading in the Oscar
race with 10 nominations. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
wrote:
>
> If you want to go by the collections point of view..the movie did
just averege collections from its 2 versions(Hindi & English)...Many
factors have affected its collections, its delayed release in india
and moreover the movie was easily available for download months before
its official release in India..Otherwise with then hype it had
generated it would have been a huge huge hit inspite of  new names &
very limited star appeal
> 
> 
> --- On Tue, 2/10/09, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> From: Vithur 
> Subject: Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 8:25 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Its a hit in India also... And thats the reason Pyramid Natrajan has
bagged the rights for the Tamil Dubbing of the movie. 
>  
> ( Though its struggling with a lot of criticisms from a section of
people ) 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM, just an another girl
 wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Just curious .. 
> 
> what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box
office reports ?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

If you want to go by the collections point of view..the movie did just averege 
collections from its 2 versions(Hindi & English)...Many factors have affected 
its collections, its delayed release in india and moreover the movie was easily 
available for download months before its official release in India..Otherwise 
with then hype it had generated it would have been a huge huge hit inspite of  
new names & very limited star appeal


--- On Tue, 2/10/09, Vithur  wrote:

From: Vithur 
Subject: Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 8:25 PM







Its a hit in India also... And thats the reason Pyramid Natrajan has bagged the 
rights for the Tamil Dubbing of the movie. 
 
( Though its struggling with a lot of criticisms from a section of people ) 


On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM, just an another girl  wrote:






Just curious .. 

what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box office reports 
?




-- 
regards,
Vithur



















  

Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India

[Vithur]

Its a hit in India also... And thats the reason Pyramid Natrajan has bagged
the rights for the Tamil Dubbing of the movie.

( Though its struggling with a lot of criticisms from a section of people )

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM, just an another girl <
justananotherg...@gmail.com> wrote:

>   Just curious ..
>
> what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box office
> reports ?
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] SDm - Box office - India

[just an another girl]

Just curious ..

what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box office
reports ?

[arr] SDM/ARR not nominated for Grammy??

[live for arr Live]

Friends,

Why was SDM or ARR not nominated for Grammy awards?? please tell me the 
reason


  

Re: [arr] SdM DVD on march 31

[pratap]

In the movie almost all the soundtracks are of different version. Riots is more 
'dark' in the movie. Plus there's a scene where a humming of O Saya appears in 
the movie (the part where Anil Kapoor gives the wrong answer to Dev). So, there 
are some bgms can be ripped...

--- On Sun, 2/8/09, Vithur  wrote:
From: Vithur 
Subject: Re: [arr] SdM DVD on march 31
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009, 1:50 AM












Were there any extra BGMs in the movie, other than those which got 
released with the OST?
 


 
On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 11:59 AM, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:







Pre-order here
http://www.amazon. com/Slumdog- Millionaire- Dev-Patel/ dp/B001P9KR8U/ 
ref=pd_bbs_ sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234074549&sr=8-1


Shemaroo pockets Slumdog home video rights for Rs 15 mn
Story By: ROHINI BHANDARI updated on: 07/02/09



MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment has acquired the home video rights of Fox Star 
Studios' Slumdog

Millionaire and Slumdog Crorepati for Rs 15 million (Rs 1.50 crores).

When contacted by Businessofcinema. com, Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren 
Gada refused to
confirm the development. Fox Star Studios officials also remained unavailable 
for comment at

the time of filing this story. However, sources inform that the deal is in its 
final stages of
being signed.

The home video will be launched in India by Shemaroo on 31 March, 2009 to 
coincide with the
movie's worldwide release on home video.


A source close to the development says, "Since Slumdog Millionaire has been 
heavily pirated its
official home video will be packaged with value added content in order to lure 
customers into
buying it. The content will have to be packaged and marketed very 
intelligently. This movie is

a collector's item."

As was first reported by Businessofcinema. com, the satellite rights of the 
Danny Boyle directed
movie, were acquired by Sony Max (Slumdog Crorepati) and Sony Pix (Slumdog 
Millionaire) for

approximately Rs 40 - 50 million (Rs 4 -5 crores).




-- 
regards,
Vithur





 

  



   
  


 

















  

Re: [arr] SdM DVD on march 31

[Vithur]

Were there any extra BGMs in the movie, other than those which got released
with the OST?




On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 11:59 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

>
> Pre-order here
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-Dev-Patel/dp/B001P9KR8U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234074549&sr=8-1
>
> Shemaroo pockets Slumdog home video rights for Rs 15 mn
> Story By: ROHINI BHANDARI updated on: 07/02/09
>
>
>
> MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment has acquired the home video rights of Fox
> Star Studios' Slumdog
> Millionaire and Slumdog Crorepati for Rs 15 million (Rs 1.50 crores).
>
> When contacted by Businessofcinema.com, Shemaroo Entertainment director
> Hiren Gada refused to
> confirm the development. Fox Star Studios officials also remained
> unavailable for comment at
> the time of filing this story. However, sources inform that the deal is in
> its final stages of
> being signed.
>
> The home video will be launched in India by Shemaroo on 31 March, 2009 to
> coincide with the
> movie's worldwide release on home video.
>
> A source close to the development says, "Since Slumdog Millionaire has been
> heavily pirated its
> official home video will be packaged with value added content in order to
> lure customers into
> buying it. The content will have to be packaged and marketed very
> intelligently. This movie is
> a collector's item."
>
> As was first reported by Businessofcinema.com, the satellite rights of the
> Danny Boyle directed
> movie, were acquired by Sony Max (Slumdog Crorepati) and Sony Pix (Slumdog
> Millionaire) for
> approximately Rs 40 - 50 million (Rs 4 -5 crores).
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] SdM DVD on march 31

[K. Kumar]

hey dat means we can have our hands on da bgms soon..!


--- On Sun, 8/2/09, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:

> From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> Subject: [arr] SdM DVD on march 31
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, 8 February, 2009, 2:29 PM
> Pre-order here
> http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-Dev-Patel/dp/B001P9KR8U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234074549&sr=8-1
> 
> Shemaroo pockets Slumdog home video rights for Rs 15 mn
>  Story By:ROHINI BHANDARI updated on: 07/02/09
>   
>  
> 
> MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment has acquired the home video
> rights of Fox Star Studios' Slumdog
> Millionaire and Slumdog Crorepati for Rs 15 million (Rs
> 1.50 crores).
> 
> When contacted by Businessofcinema.com, Shemaroo
> Entertainment director Hiren Gada refused to
> confirm the development. Fox Star Studios officials also
> remained unavailable for comment at
> the time of filing this story. However, sources inform that
> the deal is in its final stages of
> being signed.
> 
> The home video will be launched in India by Shemaroo on 31
> March, 2009 to coincide with the
> movie's worldwide release on home video.
> 
> A source close to the development says, "Since Slumdog
> Millionaire has been heavily pirated its
> official home video will be packaged with value added
> content in order to lure customers into
> buying it. The content will have to be packaged and
> marketed very intelligently. This movie is
> a collector's item."
> 
> As was first reported by Businessofcinema.com, the
> satellite rights of the Danny Boyle directed
> movie, were acquired by Sony Max (Slumdog Crorepati) and
> Sony Pix (Slumdog Millionaire) for
> approximately Rs 40 - 50 million (Rs 4 -5 crores).


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[arr] SdM DVD on march 31

[Gopal Srinivasan]

Pre-order here
http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-Dev-Patel/dp/B001P9KR8U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234074549&sr=8-1

Shemaroo pockets Slumdog home video rights for Rs 15 mn
 Story By:  ROHINI BHANDARI updated on: 07/02/09

 

MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment has acquired the home video rights of Fox Star 
Studios' Slumdog
Millionaire and Slumdog Crorepati for Rs 15 million (Rs 1.50 crores).

When contacted by Businessofcinema.com, Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren 
Gada refused to
confirm the development. Fox Star Studios officials also remained unavailable 
for comment at
the time of filing this story. However, sources inform that the deal is in its 
final stages of
being signed.

The home video will be launched in India by Shemaroo on 31 March, 2009 to 
coincide with the
movie's worldwide release on home video.

A source close to the development says, "Since Slumdog Millionaire has been 
heavily pirated its
official home video will be packaged with value added content in order to lure 
customers into
buying it. The content will have to be packaged and marketed very 
intelligently. This movie is
a collector's item."

As was first reported by Businessofcinema.com, the satellite rights of the 
Danny Boyle directed
movie, were acquired by Sony Max (Slumdog Crorepati) and Sony Pix (Slumdog 
Millionaire) for
approximately Rs 40 - 50 million (Rs 4 -5 crores).

[arr] SDM wins WGA

[Vinod Raju]

http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/07/slumdog-laps-the-
field-again/

Re: [arr] SDM: Jai Ho lyrics and translation

[Moin Ul Haque]

Rawat bhai, subhanALLAH :)
Thanks
Regards
Moin.H

On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 3:25 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>   I am sure that understanding these would enhance the pleasure of the
> song multifold. It did, for me.
>
> How I wish that oscar jury could read this translation before casting
> their votes!
>
> Corrections/ views welcome!
> --
> Rawat
>
> Spanish lyrics and translation by Chetan (
> http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=53370&tid=5290308456295327483
> )
>
> Jai Ho lyrics
> -
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Aaja Aaja, Jind, Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
> Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Aaja Aaja, Jind, Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
> Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
>
> Ratti-Ratti Sachchi Maine Jaan Gavaayi Hai
> Nach-Nach Koylon Pe Raat Bitaayi Hai
> Akhiyon Ki Neend Maine Phoonko Se Udha Di
> Gin-Gin Taare Maine Ungli Jalayi Hai
> Ae Aaja Aaja Jind Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
> Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
>
> (I hear the lady saying "Shab-something", "Gham-e-dil", "haal-e-dil"
> "something" here unless she is speaking some other tongue altogether)
>
> Baila! Baila!
> (Dance! Dance!)
>
> Ahora conmigo, tu baila para hoy
> (Now with me, you dance for today)
>
> Por nuestro dia de movidas
> (For our day of moves)
>
> los problemas los que sean
> (whatever problems may be)
>
> Salud!
> (Cheers!)
>
> Baila! Baila!
> (Dance! Dance!)
>
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Chakh Le, Haan Chakh Le, Ye Raat Shahad Hai, Chakh Le
> Rakh Le, Haan Dil Hai, Dil Aakhri Had Hai, Rakh Le
> Kaala Kaala Kaajal Tera
> Koi Kaala Jaadoo Hai Na?
> Kaala Kaala Kaajal Tera
> Koi Kaala Jaadoo Hai Na?
> Aaja Aaja Jind Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
> Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
>
> Kab Se, Haan Kab Se, Jo Lab Pe Ruki Hai, Kah De
> Kah De, Haan Kah De, Ab Aankh Jhuki Hai, Kah De
> Aisi-Aisi Roshan Aankhe Roshan Do-do Heere Hain Kya
> Aaja Aaja Jind Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
> Aaja Jariwaale Neele Aasmaa Ke Tale
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
>
> Conceptual English Translation
> --
> Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
> Victory to thee
>
> Aaja Aaja, Jind, Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
> O my life! come under the decorated canopy
>
> Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
> Come below the blue sky that has embroidery made of Silver (meaning: stars)
>
> Ratti-Ratti Sachchi Maine Jaan Gavaayi Hai
> I am saying truthfully that (while I was away from you), my life was
> getting drained out of me, particle by particle
>
> Nach-Nach Koylon Pe Raat Bitaayi Hai
> I was spending nights (as if I was) dancing on (burning) coals (meaning:
> fires of loneliness)
>
> Akhiyon Ki Neend Maine Phoonko Se Udha Di
> The sleep of my eyes got blowen away from my sighs (of sorrow)
>
> Gin-Gin Taare Maine Ungli Jalayi Hai
> My fingers got burnt by counting so many stars that (science says) are
> very hot
>
> Chakh Le, Haan Chakh Le, Ye Raat Shahad Hai, Chakh Le
> this night (when you are eventually with me) is sweet like honey. You
> also taste it
>
> Rakh Le, Haan Dil Hai, Dil Aakhri Had Hai, Rakh Le
> Keep it, it is (my) heart which is the ultimate frontier (of all
> achievements)
>
> Kaala Kaala Kaajal Tera
> The Black eyeliner (in your eyes)
>
> Koi Kaala Jaadoo Hai Na?
> Of course, it is casting kind of black magic (on me)
>
> Kab Se, Haan Kab Se, Jo Lab Pe Ruki Hai, Kah De
> Since time unknown, you have been holding some words at the tip of your
> tongue (you couldn't say them), say those words out (meaning: the words
> "I love you")
>
> Kah De, Haan Kah De, Ab Aankh Jhuki Hai, Kah De
> Say them, yes, say them, now the eyes have also stooped (in confession)
>
> Aisi-Aisi Roshan Aankhein
> such illuminated eyes
>
> Roshan Do-do Heere Hain Kya
> are these two glittering diamonds?
> --
>  
>



-- 
(¨`•.•´¨) Always
`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep
`•.¸¸.•´ Smiling!

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

-- 
Life  is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who  treat
you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe  everything happens for
a reason. If you get a second chance,  grab it with both hands.  If it
changes your life, let  it.  Nobody said life would be easy, they just
promised  it would be worth it.

[arr] SDM to release in Tamil on Feb 14th

[Neevan]

Hi guys. Indiaglitz.com has pictures of Simbu and SPB dubbing for the Tamil 
version of SDM and its also 
reported that the dubbed version is releasing on 14 Feb. But there is no news 
about the songs being released in 
tamil. Bro Gops is there any chance of the songs being released in tamil?

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44772.html
http://www..indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/17419.html


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[arr] SDM: Jai Ho lyrics and translation

[V S Rawat]

I am sure that understanding these would enhance the pleasure of the 
song multifold. It did, for me.

How I wish that oscar jury could read this translation before casting 
their votes!

Corrections/ views welcome!
--
Rawat

Spanish lyrics and translation by Chetan ( 
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=53370&tid=5290308456295327483 
)

Jai Ho lyrics
-
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Aaja Aaja, Jind, Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Aaja Aaja, Jind, Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho

Ratti-Ratti Sachchi Maine Jaan Gavaayi Hai
Nach-Nach Koylon Pe Raat Bitaayi Hai
Akhiyon Ki Neend Maine Phoonko Se Udha Di
Gin-Gin Taare Maine Ungli Jalayi Hai
Ae Aaja Aaja Jind Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho

(I hear the lady saying "Shab-something", "Gham-e-dil", "haal-e-dil" 
"something" here unless she is speaking some other tongue altogether)

Baila! Baila!
(Dance! Dance!)

Ahora conmigo, tu baila para hoy
(Now with me, you dance for today)

Por nuestro dia de movidas
(For our day of moves)

los problemas los que sean
(whatever problems may be)

Salud!
(Cheers!)

Baila! Baila!
(Dance! Dance!)

Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Chakh Le, Haan Chakh Le, Ye Raat Shahad Hai, Chakh Le
Rakh Le, Haan Dil Hai, Dil Aakhri Had Hai, Rakh Le
Kaala Kaala Kaajal Tera
Koi Kaala Jaadoo Hai Na?
Kaala Kaala Kaajal Tera
Koi Kaala Jaadoo Hai Na?
Aaja Aaja Jind Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho

Kab Se, Haan Kab Se, Jo Lab Pe Ruki Hai, Kah De
Kah De, Haan Kah De, Ab Aankh Jhuki Hai, Kah De
Aisi-Aisi Roshan Aankhe Roshan Do-do Heere Hain Kya
Aaja Aaja Jind Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
Aaja Jariwaale Neele Aasmaa Ke Tale
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho


Conceptual English Translation
--
Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho, Jai Ho
Victory to thee

Aaja Aaja, Jind, Shaamiyaane Ke Tale
O my life! come under the decorated canopy

Aaja Zariwaale Neele Aasmaan Ke Tale
Come below the blue sky that has embroidery made of Silver (meaning: stars)


Ratti-Ratti Sachchi Maine Jaan Gavaayi Hai
I am saying truthfully that (while I was away from you), my life was 
getting drained out of me, particle by particle

Nach-Nach Koylon Pe Raat Bitaayi Hai
I was spending nights (as if I was) dancing on (burning) coals (meaning: 
fires of loneliness)

Akhiyon Ki Neend Maine Phoonko Se Udha Di
The sleep of my eyes got blowen away from my sighs (of sorrow)

Gin-Gin Taare Maine Ungli Jalayi Hai
My fingers got burnt by counting so many stars that (science says) are 
very hot



Chakh Le, Haan Chakh Le, Ye Raat Shahad Hai, Chakh Le
this night (when you are eventually with me) is sweet like honey. You 
also taste it

Rakh Le, Haan Dil Hai, Dil Aakhri Had Hai, Rakh Le
Keep it, it is (my) heart which is the ultimate frontier (of all 
achievements)

Kaala Kaala Kaajal Tera
The Black eyeliner (in your eyes)

Koi Kaala Jaadoo Hai Na?
Of course, it is casting kind of black magic (on me)



Kab Se, Haan Kab Se, Jo Lab Pe Ruki Hai, Kah De
Since time unknown, you have been holding some words at the tip of your 
tongue (you couldn't say them), say those words out (meaning: the words 
"I love you")

Kah De, Haan Kah De, Ab Aankh Jhuki Hai, Kah De
Say them, yes, say them, now the eyes have also stooped (in confession)

Aisi-Aisi Roshan Aankhein
such illuminated eyes

Roshan Do-do Heere Hain Kya
are these two glittering diamonds?
--

[arr] SdM to release in Tamil on Feb 14th

[Sreekrishnan R]

Gops, Vijay Bros. kindly throw some light.. Do we get Tamil 'Jai Ho' ?


Slumdog Millionaire, which has been nominated for several Oscar
awards, is ready to speak in Tamil. Directed by Danny Boyle with
musical score by A R Rahman, the Tamil version is titled 'Nanum
Koteeswaran'.

It is being produced by K Natarajan of Falcon
Films. Interestingly, actor Silambarasan has dubbed the voice for Dev
Patel, who played the hero, while noted playback singer S P
Balasubramaniam has given the voice for AnilKapoor and actor Radha Ravi
for Irfan Khan.

The film will be released on 14th February. On
dubbing for the movie, Silambarasan said, ' I saw the film three times
last week. The screenplay, music and the romance between the lead pair
looks marvelous on screen. I am so proud to be a part of such a
landmark film which dominated the prestigious Golden Globe awards and
ready to pick several Oscar awards'.


http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44772.html
 
Krish.


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[arr] SdM reviews from film score sites

[Ramesh R]

Just a couple of reviews from the film score sites-

http://www.moviemusicuk.us/slumdogcd.htm
http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/slumdog_millionaire.html

Film Score Monthly should have a new magazine edition this Feb. I'll post what 
I find there later.



  

[arr] SDM Released with another Album Art?

[Prasad Varma]

Guys,

Can someone who bought this CD in U.K please confirm the album cover as 
suggested by Amzon UK is accurate and is different from the one sold on Amazon 
US?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slumdog-Millionaire-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B001NH4KPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233407297&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-R-Rahman/dp/B001LX0JK6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233407089&sr=8-1


Say it ain't so as  I have already ended up buying the Indian version and  the 
U.S. version and now I have to shell out more if the U.K. version is different  
:-) :-)

PV 


  

Re: [arr] SDM Novel

[V S Rawat]

On 1/27/2009 9:28 PM India Time, _shiraz shira_ wrote:

> 
> SDM Novel released
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-Novel-Vikas-Swarup/dp/1439136653/ref=pd_ys_qtk_rnr_img?pf_rd_p=236216201&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=home&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Q357GJKPWHYSCPX1MPB
> 

What does it mean?

If the novel wasn't released so far, how did Danny get to read it?

Is it some reprint or what?

--
Rawat

[arr] SDM Novel

[shiraz shira]

SDM Novel released

http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-Novel-Vikas-Swarup/dp/1439136653/ref=pd_ys_qtk_rnr_img?pf_rd_p=236216201&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=home&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Q357GJKPWHYSCPX1MPB



  

[arr] [SDM Review] Jai who and how?

[satish_srini]

By Mayank Shekhar
Posted On Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 02:20:44 AM

FILM: Slumdog Millionaire
DIRECTOR: Danny Boyle
ACTORS: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto,Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
RATING: * * * 1/2

The rating is immaterial in this case. You may as well add or take
away a couple of stars. I'm certain you will watch the film anyway. So
you must.

Few films have staked a claim to the Oscars right from their early
reviews in the American press. By the time of its belated Indian
release, three months after, Slumdog's place in history cannot be
contested. If anything, its greatness opens for us a lively discussion.

First off, yes, this is a film made primarily for the West. The Indian
audience is merely a healthy bonus for its producers, coming from the
rare Oscars and Globes' acclaim.

This becomes quite clear right from the first scene where a young Dev
Patel is whip-lashed at a dingy police station. He expresses pain in
English with a fair British twang. Mainstream English-speaking
film-goers across the world rarely watch movies either dubbed or
sub-titled. An American studio was unlikely to fund a film in any
other language.

So much otherwise was falling into place for them. Who Wants To Be
Millionaire, the quiz show the film is centred on, was a top-rated
programme both on Indian and British/American television. Since Suketu
Mehta's Maximum City or Arvind Adiga's White Tiger or the `India
Shining' story, or even the recent terror attacks, Mumbai has been a
subject of strong western interest.

Local language may appear a minor matter. It takes on other meanings
in this country. English is the firmest Indian marker for social
mobility, much more than caste or class or religion. To an Indian
audience, a slum-boy with such impeccable command over Queen's English
is less likely to be a chaiwallah at a call-centre. He is more likely
to be an entry-level executive in the same office.

The boy bears a Muslim name Jamal Malik. In Vikas Swarup's book Q&A,
the slum-boy is a secular Ram Mohamed Thomas. The relation between the
said book and Simon Beaufoy's aromatic screenplay, I am told, is
merely functional.

Irrfan Khan, who plays a senior inspector interrogating the boy, tells
him, "Money and women are two reasons to make mistakes in life. Looks
like you're mixed up with both." He is.

By a strange coincidence, Jamal is a round away from Rs 20 million on
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. No one can fathom the source of his
knowledge. Anil Kapoor plays the host, and his is the least explained
character. I can't fathom why he can't stand the slum-boy's success
either. The leaps of faith are gigantic. On his part, the director
throws in a song-and-dance at the end to explain the emotional picture
experience Bollywood films are meant to be.

Jamal's life, on the other hand, has been an expedition in search of
his childhood sweetheart. His furious adventures take him from the
slums to a ruthless beggar home, among hoods in Agra, and back at a
road-side restaurant in Mumbai. He is most convincing as a little
child (Ayush Khedekar) who loses his mother to the `92 Hindu-Muslim riots.

Sure, the film is an expression of poverty and crime and racial and
class divides that rich, insular Indians shy away from discussing too
often. They feel unfairly clubbed with millions of Indian-poor when
such books or films become popular abroad. There is fair exaggeration.

Yet, it'd be unfair to sense any western bias. If anything, Slumdog is
a far more entertaining film than last year's Italian Cannes-winner
Gomorra, set in the slums or ghettos of Naples.

The reason we may love this film is possibly because of Danny Boyle
alone. Boyle (Beach, Trainspotting) treats the screenplay to the same
technical chops and mastery over movie-making that you expect from the
finest in the world. The visual experience is neatly exhilarating;
almost every shot a series of stills worth being framed forever.

The setting is still familiar, though the hopeful and humane eyes are
an outsider's. Rio has its City Of God; Johannesburg, its Tsotsi. This
is the closest Mumbai has reached there since Satya (1998). So what if
it took Boyle to do it.

It is no one's fault, least of all the West's, that the most acclaimed
"realistic filmmaker" in Bollywood working on similar themes is Madhur
Bhandarkar.


http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009012420090124022044406d8280eb/Jai-who-and-how

[arr] SDM # 1 rank in Music in Amazon + Delhi 6 now in iTunes

[icashwin]

SDM has catapulted itself to # 1 rank in Music category in Amazon with
glowing reviews.

And... my wait has finally ended. Delhi 6 is finally on iTunes.

Nowadays it is better to download from iTunes because they seem to
have bollywood stuff + you dont end up buying CD/cover etc if you use
your iPod as primary playback device + did anyone tell you its good
for the environment? (think about the cardboard you are saving by not
buying the artwork) :)

[arr] SdM gets two Sound editing nominations at 2009 MPSE Golden Reel Awards

[Vinod Raju]

2009 MPSE (Motion Picture Sound Editors) Golden Reel Award nominations:-

BEST SOUND EDITING: MUSIC IN A FEATURE FILM

"Slumdog Millionaire"
Fox Searchlight
Produced by: Christian Colson, Paul Ritchie, Paul Smith & Tessa Ross
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Nominees
Supervising Music Editor: Niv Adira
Additional Crew
Music Mixer: Andy Richards
Composer: A. R. Rahman
Re-Recording Mixer: Ian Tapp

Other nominees in this category - Bedtime Stories, The Curious Case of 
Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, 
Iron Man, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist 

http://www.mpse.org/goldenreels/nominations/2009nominees/Music.pdf

BEST SOUND EDITING: SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, DIALOGUE AND ADR IN A

FOREIGN FEATURE FILM

"Slumdog Millionaire"
Fox Searchlight
Produced by: Christian Colson, Paul Ritchie, Paul Smith & Tessa Ross
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Nominees
Supervising Sound Editor: Glenn Freemantle
Supervising Sound Editor: Tom Tayers
Sound Designer: Glenn Freemantle
Sound Designer: Tom Sayers
Supervising Foley Editor: Hugo Adams
Supervising Dialogue Editor: Gillian Dodders
Supervising ADR Editor: Gillian Dodders
Foley Artist: Peter Burgis
Foley Artist: Ricky Butt
Foley Artist: Jack Stew
Sound Effects Editor: Niv Adiri
Sound Effects Editor: Ben Barker
Dialogue Editor: Lee Herrick
Additional Crew
Assistant Sound Editor: Danny Freemantle
Mixer: Resul Pookutty
Re-Recording Mixer: Ian Tapp
Effects Re-Recording Mixer: Richard Pryke
Assistant Re-Recording Mixer: Adam Scrivener

Other nominees in this category - Australia, The Chronicles of Narnia: 
Prince Caspian, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, In Bruges, Quantum of 
Solace, Slumdog Millionaire, Sukiyaki Western Django 

http://www.mpse.org/goldenreels/nominations/2009nominees/Foreign.pdf


Awards will be announced on 21 Feb


-Vinod

[arr] SDM on the Daily Beast

[Tamiliniyan]

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-01-22/what-does-india-think-about-slumdog-millionaire/

http://tinyurl.com/atlt4r

On the other hand, the American Academy awards are still a wistful dream, and 
considered the ultimate arbiters of excellence here. And what makes Slumdog 
Milionaire especially complicated is the hybrid nature of it. Based on an 
Indian novel, shot in India with real slum kids, set to A.R. Rahman's music, 
featuring Bollywood vets Irfan Khan and Anil Kapoor in important roles, it 
confounds the usual cultural categories and expectations. This peculiar 
insider-outsider dynamic makes Basu's “it's just a Danny Boyle movie” logic a 
hard sell here, even as it ensures India's emotional investment in the film.

--- On Thu, 1/22/09, Prabhu  wrote:

> From: Prabhu 
> Subject: [arr] Fanboys in Mourning
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009, 7:40 PM
> *"• The best thing about 10-time nominee
> "Slumdog Millionaire" is its music,
> and it got three nods between original score and original
> song. Go A.R.
> Rahman!"*
> 
> The nominees for the *81st Academy
> Awards*have
> been announced, and the fanboys are none too happy.
> 
> "The Academy just slit their own throats,"
> proclaimed Harry Knowles, editor
> of aintitcool.com. A reader named Halik at joblo.com cried
> out: "CURSE THE
> HEAVENS!!!" One particularly disgusting post at
> IMDB.com blasted the Academy
> for forcing the gay agenda on America by nominating
> "Milk," and wondered:
> "maybe if bruce wayne came out then TDK would be in
> there too."
> 
> Yes, this is what happens when an Academy full of
> pseudo-intellectuals, Old
> Hollywood cronies and pompous blowhards declines to
> nominate a superhero
> movie as best picture.
> 
> And what does it matter? "The Dark Knight" has
> already made more than $500
> million in America and is all but guaranteed to be
> considered a classic of
> its genre(s). Who cares if 5,000 people who don't care
> what "the folks" like
> or think decide it's not worthy of winning a gold
> statute? Most of the Web
> fanboys will tell you how meaningless Oscar is, and point
> to best-picture
> wins by "Shakespeare In Love," "Crash"
> and "Chicago" as evidence. So settle
> down already, people. The Oscars, in the long run, mean ...
> *nothing*.
> 
> But that doesn't mean they're not fun to watch or
> to talk about. Some random
> Oscar tidbits:
> 
> • I am thrilled to see Richard Jenkins ("The
> Visitor") and Robert Downey Jr.
> ("Tropic Thunder") get nominations. Neither has
> any hope of actually
> winning, but it's nice to see the Academy recognize a
> long-suffering
> character actor and a truly brave comedic performance.
> 
> • The best thing about 10-time nominee "Slumdog
> Millionaire" is its music,
> and it got three nods between original score and original
> song. Go A.R.
> Rahman!
> 
> • How in the world did "The Curious Case of Benjamin
> Button" get 13
> nominations? It's almost as if the picture was carried
> on hype alone. The
> reviews were good, but they weren't *great*, and I
> think most who have seen
> the picture can agree that, of the two leads, Brad Pitt
> wasn't the one you'd
> nominate.
> 
> • "WALL-E" got shut out of best picture, like I
> knew it would, but I do have
> a little glimmer of hope that it could win for its
> screenplay. (The animated
> feature Oscar is in the bag, of course.)
> 
> • Can someone explain to me what was so great about Josh
> Brolin's
> performance in "Milk"? I loved the movie and I
> even loved Sean Penn in it
> (which is really saying something for me), but Brolin left
> no impression at
> all on me, thanks mostly to his underwritten part.
> 
> • I really didn't want "Frost/Nixon" to get
> nominated for best picture,
> because I didn't want to feel obligated to go see it. I
> guess you can't win
> them all.
> 
> • This must be the first time I've ever seen two of
> the documentary feature
> nominees: Werner Herzog's "Encounters at the End
> of the World," and the
> vastly overrated "Man on Wire." So where the hell
> was "Dear Zachary,"
> Academy voters?
> 
> • "Hellboy II" got a nomination for best
> makeup. Get 'em, Red!
> 
> • Kate Winslet's performance in "The
> Reader" was named a supporting
> performance by the Golden Globes, but as a lead performance
> at the Oscars.
> She won for both "The Reader" *and*
> "Revolutionary Road" at the former. I
> wonder if she'll win in a landslide because voters will
> be giving her credit
> for two movies, essentially.
> 
> • My official predictions:
> *Best Picture:* "Slumdog Millionaire"
> *Best Director:* Stephen Daldry, "The Reader"
> *Best Actor:* Sean Penn, "Milk"
> *Best Actress:* Kate Winslet, "The Reader"
> *Best Supporting Actor:* Duh.
> *Best Supporting Actress:* Penelope Cruz, "Vicky
> Cristina Barcelona"
> 
> 
> http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1291


  

Re: [arr] sdm and nominations

[Vithur]

Thats Great... Pls take our prayers also with you, when you pray for AR.

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 7:57 PM, Moin Ul Haque wrote:

>   Friends
> Thatz awesome news, wow its a dream come true. if Rahman
> bhai whitewashes the music category at the OSCARS, just dream how will our
> bollywoodies and media will react. cant imagine the wild applause from
> everyone.
>
> Inshah ALLAH  Rahman bhai will definately win this glory for we people, not
> he is a global personality.
> I have always prayed to ALLAH since Rahman bhai won the golden globe  that
> if Rahman Bhai wins an OSCAR , i will offer 2 rakat shukrana namaaz (this is
> giving thanks to ALLAH for the decision which he made for us) for his
> victory inshah ALLAH.
>
> let victory prevail for our Rahman Bhai always and ever, AMEEN, SUMMA
> AMEEEN.
>
> Regards
> Moin.H
>
> On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Anand Bharathan  wrote:
>
>>man, this is unbelievable. A total of 9 oscar nominations. 10 if you
>> consider 2 for best songs.
>>
>>
>>
>> 1.   Cinematography
>>
>> 2.   Direction
>>
>> 3.   Editing
>>
>> 4.   Original Score
>>
>> 5.   Original Song ( 2 nominations)
>>
>> 6.   Motion picture
>>
>> 7.   Sound Editing
>>
>> 8.   Sound Mixing
>>
>> 9.   Adapted screenplay
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> (¨`•.•´¨) Always
> `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep
> `•.¸¸.•´ Smiling!
>
> GOD BLESS YOU
> With Love and Care Always
> Moin.H
>
> --
> Life  is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who  treat
> you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe  everything happens for
> a reason. If you get a second chance,  grab it with both hands.  If it
> changes your life, let  it.  Nobody said life would be easy, they just
> promised  it would be worth it.
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] sdm and nominations

[Moin Ul Haque]

Friends
Thatz awesome news, wow its a dream come true. if Rahman
bhai whitewashes the music category at the OSCARS, just dream how will our
bollywoodies and media will react. cant imagine the wild applause from
everyone.

Inshah ALLAH  Rahman bhai will definately win this glory for we people, not
he is a global personality.
I have always prayed to ALLAH since Rahman bhai won the golden globe  that
if Rahman Bhai wins an OSCAR , i will offer 2 rakat shukrana namaaz (this is
giving thanks to ALLAH for the decision which he made for us) for his
victory inshah ALLAH.

let victory prevail for our Rahman Bhai always and ever, AMEEN, SUMMA
AMEEEN.

Regards
Moin.H

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Anand Bharathan  wrote:

>man, this is unbelievable. A total of 9 oscar nominations. 10 if you
> consider 2 for best songs.
>
>
>
> 1.   Cinematography
>
> 2.   Direction
>
> 3.   Editing
>
> 4.   Original Score
>
> 5.   Original Song ( 2 nominations)
>
> 6.   Motion picture
>
> 7.   Sound Editing
>
> 8.   Sound Mixing
>
> 9.   Adapted screenplay
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
(¨`•.•´¨) Always
`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep
`•.¸¸.•´ Smiling!

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

-- 
Life  is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who  treat
you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe  everything happens for
a reason. If you get a second chance,  grab it with both hands.  If it
changes your life, let  it.  Nobody said life would be easy, they just
promised  it would be worth it.

[arr] sdm and nominations

[Anand Bharathan]

man, this is unbelievable. A total of 9 oscar nominations. 10 if you
consider 2 for best songs.

 

1.   Cinematography

2.   Direction

3.   Editing

4.   Original Score

5.   Original Song ( 2 nominations)

6.   Motion picture

7.   Sound Editing

8.   Sound Mixing

9.   Adapted screenplay

 

 

 

[arr] SDM: catchy world-music soundtrack that ought to become a best seller

[Saravanan]

Here we go... Western world catching up...
 
A.R. Rahman's Golden Globe for best original score is well-deserved indeed.
 
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090121/ARTICLES/901210312?Title=Movie_review___Slumdog__tells_simple_story_of_hope_with_mod_style
Movie review: 'Slumdog' tells simple story of hope with mod style
Simple story of hope is told with mod style in 'Slumdog'

By Ben Steelman
Staff Writer


Published: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. 
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. 

Is "Slumdog Millionaire" the top movie of 2008? Well, you can debate its Golden 
Globe for best picture, but it's certainly among the finest features of the 
year.

On one hand, it's a gritty, unsentimental look at the modern India, a dizzying 
combination of slums, call centers and its own version of Silicon Valley, where 
rich and poor jostle each other, sometimes brutally. At the same time, it's a 
sweet-tempered, boy-meets-girl romance in which miracles can happen, 
occasionally at least, and the good guys can wind up on top.
Irish-British director Danny Boyle started his career dark and edgy with the 
black comedies "Shallow Grave" (1995) and "Trainspotting" (1996), the latter 
his quirkily cheery portrait of drug-zonked Scottish slackers. (Those two 
pictures together launched the international career of Ewan McGregor.)
Boyle still has that dark streak; his top-grossing picture to date is probably 
his zombies-attack yarn "28 Days Later" (2002). More recently, though, as in 
his 2004 comedy "Millions", he's seemed willing to entertain his inner Capra.
These two sides of his personality come together most brilliantly in "Slumdog."
Boyle has detoured into the Third World before, most notably with "The Beach" 
(2001), in which Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton and a pack of other Western 
hippies try to find Eden on an island off Thailand. (Like most Edens, of 
course, it's just a temporary paradise.)
With "Slumdog," Boyle moves on to modern-day Mumbai (the city we used to call 
Bombay), with a detour to Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal.
Based on the novel "Q & A" by Indian writer Vikas Swarup and adapted by 
screenwriter Simon Beaufoy ("The Full Monty"), "Slumdog" begins, like many 
Boyle movies, in the middle - right on the set of India's version of the game 
show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"
Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), a gofer who delivers tea to the employees in a Mumbai 
phone center - where Hindustani workers pretend to be "Chad" and "Vicky" for 
customers half a world away - is just one question away from the jackpot.
It's almost too good to be true. So, in an abrupt jump-cut, Jamal is dragged to 
a local police station, where officers are giving him an Abu Ghraib-class 
third-degree.
Not even college professors can make it past the first few answers, the 
inspector says. How can a slumdog like Jamal wind up the champ - unless he's 
cheating?
Tired, disaffected, Jamal proceeds to tell his story - how he and his older 
brother Salim grew up in the Mumbai slums.
Jamal, it seems, was always the dreamer, chasing after the autographs of the 
"Bollywood" action stars. Salim was the realist, the hustler, who stole Jamal's 
precious mementoes and sold them off for a few rupees.
Raised Muslim, Jamal and Salim were left orphaned by the bitter riots that 
occasionally break out when Hindu extremists attack Mumbai's Islamic 
neighborhoods. (Opening just as Mumbai was struck by bloody terror attacks, 
"Slumdog" gives a sad background to why that slaughter happened.)
The two boys wind up as street beggars under a bizarre Pied Piper who seems 
part Fagin, part Michael Jackson. Escaping from that life, they wind up as 
underground tour guides for American tourists seeking the "real" India.
Salim slips into the life of a gangster, working for a crime lord in their old 
neighborhood. Jamal still carries a torch for Latika, the little girl he loved 
as a child and still yearns to find again.
The story cuts back and forth between Jamal's childhood and the police station, 
showing just how a street kid would learn who invented the revolver or whose 
picture appears on the U.S. $100 bill.
It's a surprisingly old-fashioned story, but Boyle tells it briskly in mod 
style, with music video-style camera angles and editing and a catchy 
world-music soundtrack that ought to become a best seller. A.R. Rahman's Golden 
Globe for best original score is well-deserved indeed.
The whole business ends up with a Bollywood-style musical number in a Mumbai 
train station, which "Entertainment Weekly" found corny, but which seems to 
work. Even the worst hell on Earth can be bearable, it seems, as long as one 
can dream of something better - and try to make it real.
 


  

[arr] SdM India premiere Live on Zoom Tv

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Slumdog Millionaire premiere would be telecasted live on Zoom Tv / Times Now 
tomm..ie. 22nd Jan
 
Yes, Rahman is attending the premiere..


  

Re: [arr] SDM Audio CD on Induna

[Shamil Sharif]

there is any other site we can purchase SDM & Delhi 6 together?
 
AR Rahman - His music for ears for years





From: nivensamy 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:58:50 PM
Subject: [arr] SDM Audio CD on Induna


http://www.induna. com/104965- productdetails/

Niven (Mauritius)

 


  

Re: [arr] SDM Audio CD on Induna

[K. Kumar]

is it out in singapore?


--- On Sat, 17/1/09, nivensamy  wrote:

> From: nivensamy 
> Subject: [arr] SDM Audio CD on Induna
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, 17 January, 2009, 1:58 AM
> http://www.induna.com/104965-productdetails/
> 
> Niven (Mauritius)


  Get your preferred Email name!
Now you can @ymail.com and @rocketmail.com
http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/sg/

[arr] SDM Audio CD on Induna

[nivensamy]

http://www.induna.com/104965-productdetails/

Niven (Mauritius)

Re: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend

[Pradeepan R]

Just search the Group archives for Swades BGM...or the internet !!

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:26 AM,  wrote:

>   yeah thts swades theme music. its available online..now thts my
> ringtone
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: rayrai2k 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 7:58 am
> Subject: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend
>
>   In SDM when Jamal calls his friend during the phone a friend scene,
> the ring tone wasn't that the broken portions of the swades theme?
>
>
> --
> Listen to 350+ music, sports, news radio stations FREE while you browse.Start
> Listening 
> Now<http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlweusdown0022>!
>
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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

Re: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend

[hibath rahman]

where to find the same buddy, can you help me out on the same...


mmyk...@aol.com



--- On Mon, 1/12/09, mmyk...@aol.com  wrote:
From: mmyk...@aol.com 
Subject: Re: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 7:56 PM











yeah thts swades theme music. its available online.. now 
thts my ringtone





-Original Message-

From: rayrai2k 

To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 7:58 am

Subject: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend













In SDM when Jamal calls his friend during the phone a friend scene,

the ring tone wasn't that the broken portions of the swades theme? 





 







Listen to 350+ music, sports,  news radio stations FREE while you browse.Start 
Listening Now! 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend

[mmykhel]

yeah thts swades theme music. its available online..now thts my ringtone


-Original Message-
From: rayrai2k 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 7:58 am
Subject: [arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend






In SDM when Jamal calls his friend during the phone a friend scene,
the ring tone wasn't that the broken portions of the swades theme? 



 

[arr] SDM - Ringtone - phone a friend

[rayrai2k]

In SDM when Jamal calls his friend during the phone a friend scene,
the ring tone wasn't that the broken portions of the swades theme? 

[arr] SDM Audio CDs now available at T-Series website

[Naveen Naushad]

Finally they have updated the catalogue

http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acd&pid=4565

Shipping is free within India. Grab your copies of the awarding winning
soundtrack that created history.

Regards,
Naveen

Re: [arr] SdM @ Awards - The Road Ahead

[Vinod Raju]

Oops sorry it was a typo. Its indeed Feb 22.
Thanks for correcting it.

-- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Isnt it Feb 22 nd ? The Day of the Oscars.
> 
> On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Vinod Raju  wrote:
> 
> >   Great win for ARR and SdM.
> >
> > But remember, it isnt over till the fat lady sings..And she is
> > singing only on March 22nd ;-), THE BIG DAY..when The Oscars will 
be
> > announced.
> >
> > There is still long way to go for SdM.
> > Coming up are the various guild awards which are extremely 
important
> > as most of those guys are Academy members having voting rights.
> > Its extremely important for the movie to sustain its momentum till
> > the Oscar night.
> >
> > Important dates
> > 
> > Producers Guild - 24 Jan
> > Screen Actors Guild - 25 Jan
> > Directors Guild - 31 Jan
> > Writers Guild - 7 Feb
> >
> > Another interesting trivia, tad disappointing to SdM fans - Last 4
> > consecutive years, the Best Picture winner at Golden Globes missed
> > the bus at 0scars - Atonement (2007), Babel (2006), Brokeback
> > Mountain (2005), The Aviator (2004).
> >
> > Hope SdM will rewrite Oscar history.
> >
> > It has to.. since, ..Its written! :-)
> >
> > All SdM awards tracked @
> > http://www.arr4music.com/sdm.htm
> >
> > -Vinod
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] SdM @ Awards - The Road Ahead

[Vithur]

Isnt it Feb 22 nd ? The Day of the Oscars.

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Vinod Raju  wrote:

>   Great win for ARR and SdM.
>
> But remember, it isnt over till the fat lady sings..And she is
> singing only on March 22nd ;-), THE BIG DAY..when The Oscars will be
> announced.
>
> There is still long way to go for SdM.
> Coming up are the various guild awards which are extremely important
> as most of those guys are Academy members having voting rights.
> Its extremely important for the movie to sustain its momentum till
> the Oscar night.
>
> Important dates
> 
> Producers Guild - 24 Jan
> Screen Actors Guild - 25 Jan
> Directors Guild - 31 Jan
> Writers Guild - 7 Feb
>
> Another interesting trivia, tad disappointing to SdM fans - Last 4
> consecutive years, the Best Picture winner at Golden Globes missed
> the bus at 0scars - Atonement (2007), Babel (2006), Brokeback
> Mountain (2005), The Aviator (2004).
>
> Hope SdM will rewrite Oscar history.
>
> It has to.. since, ..Its written! :-)
>
> All SdM awards tracked @
> http://www.arr4music.com/sdm.htm
>
> -Vinod
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] SdM @ Awards - The Road Ahead

[Vinod Raju]

Great win for ARR and SdM.

But remember, it isnt over till the fat lady sings..And she is 
singing only on March 22nd ;-), THE BIG DAY..when The Oscars will be 
announced.

There is still long way to go for SdM.
Coming up are the various guild awards which are extremely important 
as most of those guys are Academy members having voting rights.
Its extremely important for the movie to sustain its momentum till 
the Oscar night.

Important dates

Producers Guild - 24 Jan
Screen Actors Guild - 25 Jan
Directors Guild - 31 Jan
Writers Guild - 7 Feb

Another interesting trivia, tad disappointing to SdM fans - Last 4 
consecutive years, the Best Picture winner at Golden Globes missed 
the bus at 0scars - Atonement (2007), Babel (2006), Brokeback 
Mountain (2005), The Aviator (2004).

Hope SdM will rewrite Oscar history.

It has to.. since, ..Its written!   :-)

All SdM awards tracked @ 
http://www.arr4music.com/sdm.htm

-Vinod

RE: [arr] SDM Audio CDs

[AR Rahman the Boss ARR]

I am roaming around all music stores daily, without any use. They are having no 
stock.

Regards,
Anantha - ARR Dreamer,
"Only you A R Rahman"

My blogs dedicated to the genius:
ARR THE Boss
ARR Download Center - 




To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: arrank110...@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:20:56 -0800
Subject: [arr] SDM Audio CDs




















 
Some days back I read in this group SDM music is launched on 06th of this 
month.  But till no reviews on music here. Any one grabbed the CD, is it 
available in stores ? 
 
Please confirm.

NAVEEN - "BORN TO LISTEN ARR"


  
  














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[arr] SDM wins Best Picture - Its a clean sweep :)

[Vinayakam Murugan]

Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com

[arr] SDM No4 in Soundatrack and No.11 Overall - Amazon.com

[pratap]

No.4

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/music/42/ref=pd_ts_zbw_m_42_more?&pf_rd_p=466522971&pf_rd_s=right-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=42&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Q9EQ58MPHJN8KEEMV6C


No.11

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/music/ref=pd_ts_zbw_m_music_more?&pf_rd_p=309673501&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=5174&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=138Y2EE5EE3DVJFMX3W4



  

[arr] SdM in iTunes sales charts

[Vinod Raju]

http://www.apple.com/euro/itunes/charts/top10soundtrackalbums.html

3rd in US
==
1) Twilight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2) Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack)
3) Slumdog Millionaire (Music from the Motion Picture)

4th in Canada
==
1) Twilight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2) Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack)
3) Twilight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
4) Slumdog Millionaire (Music from the Motion Picture)

3rd in Ireland
==
1) Twilight (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2) Twilight (The Score)
3) Slumdog Millionaire (Music from the Motion Picture)
 

[arr] SDM Audio CDs

[Naveen Kumar]

 
Some days back I read in this group SDM music is launched on 06th of this 
month.  But till no reviews on music here. Any one grabbed the CD, is it 
available in stores ? 
 
Please confirm.

NAVEEN - "BORN TO LISTEN ARR"


  

[arr] SdM is No.5 in Soundtrack charts

[Vinod Raju]

Top Soundtracks for the 1/17/2009 issue

Now LastWeeks   Peak
1   1   9   1   Twilight - Soundtrack (Summit/Chop 
Shop/Atlantic/AG) 
2   3   26  1   Mamma Mia! - Soundtrack (Decca) 
3   2   11  1   High School Musical 3: Senior Year - 
Soundtrack (Walt Disney) 
4   7   6   4   Twilight: The Score (Carter 
Burwell) - Soundtrack (Summit/Chop Shop/Atlantic/AG) 
5   12  2   5   Slumdog Millionaire - Soundtrack 
(Interscope/IGA) 
6   5   29  1   Camp Rock - Soundtrack (Walt Disney) 
7   6   5   6   Cadillac Records - Soundtrack (Music 
World/Columbia/Sony Music) 
8   4   37  3   A Charlie Brown Christmas (Vince 
Guaraldi Trio) - Soundtrack (Fantasy/Concord) 
9   -   13  9   Purple Rain (Prince And The 
Revolution) - Soundtrack (Warner Bros.) 
10  9   58  1   Alvin And The Chipmunks - Soundtrack 
(Fox/Razor & Tie)

http://uk.reuters.com/article/billboardCharts/idUKN0954705220090109?
sp=true

[arr] Sdm Awards excel sheet

[jibandevta]

Hi All,

First Congrats to ARR and all his fans here as ARR is winning
Awards for slumdog..
somebody in the group has taken pain to list it in excel sheet.
Please provide me that link..

urgent..
Thnx and regards
-jiban

Re: [arr] SDM wins BFCA Best Film - Picture Included

[pratap]

Gallery: 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards









The Herald-Dispatch
Composer
A.R. Rahman accepts the best composer award at the 14th Annual Critics'
Choice Awards on Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP
Photo/Chris Pizzello)






January 08, 2009 @ 11:08 PM

The Associated Press
Check out favorite celebs at the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on 
Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment/x613395633/Gallery-Critics-Choice-Awards







 hd_open_ad_zone(63)


tp://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment/x613395633/Gallery-Critics-Choice-Awards


  

Re: [arr] SDM wins BFCA Best Film

[Swapna]

On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Swapna  wrote:

>
> http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment/x613395633/Gallery-Critics-Choice-Awards
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Bergin Roy  wrote:
>
>>   Guys,
>>
>>
>>
>> i had a call and i was in my room and suddenly i got reminded of the award
>> and ran to the living room.
>>
>> ARR was on stage again behind the producer along with Danny Boyle, the
>> actress, writer. for the BEST FILM AWARD.
>>
>>
>>
>> Producer, forgive me for i couldnt recollect his name, when speaking
>> mentioned about each of them and specially mentioned ARR for his magnificant
>> score. What a day it is today...
>>
>>
>>
>> More big things to come... Hurray.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Bergin
>>
>>  
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>
>
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Re: [arr] SDM wins BFCA Best Film

[Swapna]

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment/x613395633/Gallery-Critics-Choice-Awards

On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Bergin Roy  wrote:

>   Guys,
>
>
>
> i had a call and i was in my room and suddenly i got reminded of the award
> and ran to the living room.
>
> ARR was on stage again behind the producer along with Danny Boyle, the
> actress, writer. for the BEST FILM AWARD.
>
>
>
> Producer, forgive me for i couldnt recollect his name, when speaking
> mentioned about each of them and specially mentioned ARR for his magnificant
> score. What a day it is today...
>
>
>
> More big things to come... Hurray.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bergin
>
>  
>

[arr] SDM wins BFCA Best Film

[Bergin Roy]

Guys,
 
i had a call and i was in my room and suddenly i got reminded of the award and 
ran to the living room.
ARR was on stage again behind the producer along with Danny Boyle, the actress, 
writer. for the BEST FILM AWARD.
 
Producer, forgive me for i couldnt recollect his name, when speaking mentioned 
about each of them and specially mentioned ARR for his magnificant score. What 
a day it is today...
 
More big things to come... Hurray.
 
Cheers,
Bergin


  

[arr] SdM wins Best Picture at Kansas Film Critics

[Vinod Raju]

Good to see that Slumdog is still having the momentum going with it.


http://www.kcfcc.org/

The winners of the 42nd Annual Loutzenhiser Awards 
were chosen at the KCFCC annual meeting on January 
4th, 2009.

Best Film
Slumdog Millionaire

Best Adapted Screenplay
Simon Beaufoy - Slumdog Millionaire

[arr] SDM on IndiaCurrents, USA.

[Tamiliniyan]

http://tinyurl.com/85okrs


--  Credit should also be given to A.R. Rahman’s fantastic background score, 
which adds intensity to the richness of the visuals.

-- I wondered just where director Danny Boyle found such talented child actors. 
It turns out that the child actors are actually from the slums, and the 
producers have cleverly built into the children’s monetary compensation the 
precondition that they must complete their schooling until age 16. Kudos to the 
team for doing their part to better the lives of this precocious bunch.


  

[arr] SDM: Why they opted for Choli Ke Peeche instead of new song

[V S Rawat]

The possible explanation for them having opted for a version of Choli Ke 
Peechhe re-done as Ringa-Ringa instead of an original number by ARR is:-

In the film two guys go to a brothel in Mumbai (Faras Road?) where 
innumerable sex workers are lined up seeking and cajoling clients. These 
  prostitutes are also singing and dancing in the scene.

It is a trend that such girls and ladies sing and dance on popular, 
catchy songs. So, that could be the reason that, in order to get a real 
life feel to the scene, the producer/ director opted for the popular and 
catchy Choli Ke Peechhey, instead of having a new number.

--
Rawat

[arr] SdM moves to No.52 in imdb's Top 250 movies of all time

[Vinod Raju]

SdM moves to No.52 in imdb's Top 250 movies of all time
http://www.imdb.com/chart/top

And No.10 at US box office. (No.1 by screen average)
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/

Re: [arr] SdM CDs availability

[Pradeepan R]

thx for the Info

On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 7:25 PM, arr_raghu  wrote:

>   Slumdog Millionaire CDs are available in US local stores
> Bestbuy, Circuitcity and Walmart.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Gopal Srinivasan 
> wrote:
> >
> > Composer's big score
> > By Aseem Chhabra
> > For The Inquirer
> > A.R. Rahman may be one of the most successful musicians in the world.
> > As the leading composer of India's popular Bollywood film industry,
> he has been featured in international projects - from Bombay Dreams on
> Broadway to Lord of the Rings in Toronto and London, and his music has
> also appeared in Hollywood movies, including Lord of War. But until
> recently his name was not widely known among Americans.
> > That may change with British director Danny Boyle's critically
> acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire. In a holiday season cluttered with
> movies, Slumdog,
> > with its underdog theme and message of hope and redemption, is
> > receiving awards and nominations from film critics' associations all
> > over the world. And Rahman's exuberant score, layered with both
> > Bollywood and Western sounds, plus a couple of numbers by the Sri
> > Lankan hip-hop artist M.I.A., is drawing accolades and recognition,
> > including a Golden Globe nomination.
> > MTV's Kurt Loder called Slumdog's music "hip-hop fusion of a very
> up-to-date kind."
> > "It's very edgy, younger; it's more today and contemporary, and it's
> > taking a complete risk," the soft-spoken Rahman said recently from Los
> > Angeles. About working with M.I.A., who is far better-known than he is
> > in the West, and was Boyle's choice to be included in the soundtrack,
> > Rahman said: "She is really an inspiring person."
> > Oscar buzz for Slumdog now includes the film, director Boyle, and
> also Rahman. "It will be
> > nice if India wins an Oscar," Boyle recently said. "They will be so
> > delighted in Mumbai because they really do look to American movie
> > culture, and it would mean an awful lot to them."
> > India may produce more movies than any other country, but the only two
> > Indian film workers to receive Oscars were the celebrated Bhanu
> > Athaiya, who shared the 1982 award with England's John Mollo for
> > costume design in Richard Attenborough's highly decorated Gandhi,
> and filmmaker Satyajit Ray, who received an honorary award in 1991.
> > "Let's hope," Rahman, 42, said. Given the recent terrorist attacks
> on Mumbai, Slumdog is a perfect film to watch, Rahman said, calling
> Boyle "almost like an ambassador for India."
> > He's delighted that the Slumdog soundtrack might let American
> critics and listeners discover more of
> > his music. "I think if they love a piece of work, then they want to
> > follow the composer," he said. "This could be the biggest bridge,
> > connecting them to all my work.
> > "In America, they typecast a musician," Rahman said. "He is a
> > horror-music soundtrack composer, he is a good pop music or a classical
> > music composer. But in India they expect everything from a single
> > person. That has pushed me to do whatever my clients want. I compose
> > music, I sing songs, I have worked on jingles. I write Indian music and
> > Western music, and after a point of time you mature into it, sometimes
> > falling down, and then walking properly."
> > Allah Rakkha Rahman was born A.S. Dileep Kumar to a Hindu family in
> > Chennai (formerly Madras) in southern India. He learned piano at the
> > age of 4, and after dropping out of school he joined a musical troupe
> > as a keyboard player at age 11. Rahman does not like to talk about it,
> > but for personal reasons he later converted to Islam.
> > By the mid-1980s he was composing radio and television jingles, until
> > he was picked by Mani Ratnam, one of southern India's best known
> > filmmakers, to compose music for Roja in 1992.
> > The enormous success of his early films led to offers from Bollywood -
> > the popular Hindi language films produced in Bombay, now Mumbai. He has
> > composed some of the best-received Indian film soundtracks, from the
> > Oscar-nominated Lagaan (2001) and Water (2006) to the dance-hall hit
> "Chaiyya Chaiyya," featured in Bombay Dreams and used in the opening
> and end credits of Spike Lee's Inside Man.
> > When Boyle sent Rahman a rough-cut DVD of Slumdog,
> > the musician jumped at the opportunity. "I always wanted to work with a
> > Western director who would be sympathetic toward Indian culture," he
> > said. "It was important for me to do something that was connected to
> > our culture and at the same time can appeal to the Western audience."
> > For the Slumdog soundtrack,
> > completed in three weeks, Boyle provided a great deal of feedback.
> > "It's a great screenplay with so many different elements, and the music
> > had to change," Rahman said. "You couldn't do the same thing again and
> > again.
> > "I was surprised to hear the whole soundtrack in the end," Rahman
> > added, calling it "quite different 

[arr] SdM CDs availability

[arr_raghu]

Slumdog Millionaire CDs are available in US local stores 
Bestbuy, Circuitcity and Walmart. 




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
wrote:
>
> Composer's big score
> By Aseem Chhabra 
> For The Inquirer
> A.R. Rahman may be one of the most successful musicians in the world.
> As the leading composer of India's popular Bollywood film industry,
he has been featured in international projects - from Bombay Dreams on
Broadway to Lord of the Rings in Toronto and London, and his music has
also appeared in Hollywood movies, including Lord of War. But until
recently his name was not widely known among Americans.
> That may change with  British director Danny Boyle's critically
acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire. In a holiday season cluttered with
movies, Slumdog,
> with its underdog theme and message of hope and redemption, is
> receiving awards and nominations from film critics' associations all
> over the world. And Rahman's exuberant score, layered with both
> Bollywood and Western sounds, plus a couple of numbers by the Sri
> Lankan hip-hop artist M.I.A., is drawing accolades and recognition,
> including a Golden Globe nomination.
> MTV's Kurt Loder called Slumdog's music "hip-hop fusion of a very
up-to-date kind."
> "It's very edgy, younger; it's more today and contemporary, and it's
> taking a complete risk," the soft-spoken Rahman said recently from Los
> Angeles. About working with M.I.A., who is far better-known than he is
> in the West, and was Boyle's choice to be included in the soundtrack,
> Rahman said: "She is really an inspiring person."
> Oscar buzz for Slumdog now includes the film, director Boyle, and
also Rahman. "It will be
> nice if India wins an Oscar," Boyle recently said. "They will be so
> delighted in Mumbai because they really do look to American movie
> culture, and it would mean an awful lot to them."
> India may produce more movies than any other country, but the only two
> Indian film workers to receive Oscars were the celebrated Bhanu
> Athaiya, who shared the 1982 award with England's John Mollo for
> costume design in Richard Attenborough's highly decorated Gandhi,
and filmmaker Satyajit Ray, who received an honorary award in 1991.
> "Let's hope," Rahman, 42, said. Given the recent terrorist attacks
on Mumbai, Slumdog is a perfect film to watch, Rahman said, calling
Boyle "almost like an ambassador for India."
> He's delighted that the Slumdog soundtrack might let American
critics and listeners discover more of
> his music. "I think if they love a piece of work, then they want to
> follow the composer," he said. "This could be the biggest bridge,
> connecting them to all my work.
> "In America, they typecast a musician," Rahman said. "He is a
> horror-music soundtrack composer, he is a good pop music or a classical
> music composer. But in India they expect everything from a single
> person. That has pushed me to do whatever my clients want. I compose
> music, I sing songs, I have worked on jingles. I write Indian music and
> Western music, and after a point of time you mature into it, sometimes
> falling down, and then walking properly."
> Allah Rakkha Rahman was born A.S. Dileep Kumar to a Hindu family in
> Chennai (formerly Madras) in southern India. He learned piano at the
> age of 4, and after dropping out of school he joined a musical troupe
> as a keyboard player at age 11. Rahman does not like to talk about it,
> but for personal reasons he later converted to Islam.
> By the mid-1980s he was composing radio and television jingles, until
> he was picked by Mani Ratnam, one of southern India's best known
> filmmakers, to compose music for Roja in 1992.
> The enormous success of his early films led to offers from Bollywood -
> the popular Hindi language films produced in Bombay, now Mumbai. He has
> composed some of the best-received Indian film soundtracks, from the
> Oscar-nominated Lagaan (2001) and Water (2006) to the dance-hall hit
"Chaiyya Chaiyya," featured in Bombay Dreams and used in the opening
and end credits of Spike Lee's Inside Man.
> When Boyle sent Rahman a rough-cut DVD of Slumdog,
> the musician jumped at the opportunity. "I always wanted to work with a
> Western director who would be sympathetic toward Indian culture," he
> said. "It was important for me to do something that was connected to
> our culture and at the same time can appeal to the Western audience."
> For the Slumdog soundtrack,
> completed in three weeks, Boyle provided a great deal of feedback.
> "It's a great screenplay with so many different elements, and the music
> had to change," Rahman said. "You couldn't do the same thing again and
> again.
> "I was surprised to hear the whole soundtrack in the end," Rahman
> added, calling it "quite different from what I have ever done." 
> 
> 
>
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/20081230_Composer_s_big_score.html
>

Re: [arr] SDM-MY take

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

Hmm... lets hope for the best then... Btw, me too only recently watched 
Millions n' really liked it... kids were amazing n' loved those Saints !

" The search is more important than the destination "  - a r rahman -

--- On Sat, 27/12/08, Ramesh R  wrote:
From: Ramesh R 
Subject: Re: [arr] SDM-MY take
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 27 December, 2008, 3:33 PM











His last 3 films before SdM were all composed by John Murphy so it 
looks like he has a good relationship with him.

On a related note I've just finished seeing Danny's 2004 movie-- Millions. It's 
simply delightful! It's amazing how versatile he's been by tackling various 
genres. I like his choice of music whether it's the general feel of the score, 
or the (pre-existing) songs included within. The score & soundtrack to Millions 
are beautiful.

RR

From: || V i s h w e s h || 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 2:04:56 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] SDM-MY take











One question comes to the mind after all this awards n accolades for SDM 
Will Danny want to keep on working with ARR in the future? I sure wish he 
would... coz all of his movies are so different from each other... a science 
fiction, a child fantasy, a horror-thriller & I donno in what genre 
Trainspotting fits in... but the point is that it'll be just perfect for ARR to 
unleash his unlimited creativity if he does end up doing 3-4 movies with Danny 
in future... all very very different from one another... wow... just imagining 
about it is giving me goosebumps.. .



 

  
  
  
  




 




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[arr] SDM...eventually!

[divyaishu]

Hi all,

I always seem to be lagging behind you guys when it comes to hearing 
the latest of ARR's compositions...for instance I have been reading 
about SDM for a quite sometime now and have been reading about it on 
this forum too but it is only today (being a Sunday) I took time out 
and listened to the SDM songs now. 

Work of the genius comes in again. Jai Ho seems to be my favourite. O 
Saya is good too. What really amused me was Ringa Ringa :) I kept 
smiling throughout as I listened to Ringa Ringa. Well made. The music 
is striking, really and instantly. 

ARR, you must be up to grab the Oscar now!

Divya

Re: [arr] SDM-MY take

[nat_samy]

SDM is a must see movie. I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. It has been 
released in Sydeny in selected cinemas. A very clever plot sequenced 
perfectly. The portayal of slum life may a bit overdone and may hurt 
indians a bit, but that is needed for the story anyway.

I liked the last bit in the Sydney Morning Herald review that goes
"It is a saga that Dickens could have witten yet it's so thoroughly 
infused with the vitality, the horror and the gallows humour of 
Indian life on the edge that melodrama becomes dirty realism - with a 
flourish. Offering a final salute to the spirit of Bollywood, Boyle 
goes out with a song-and-dance number. And he makes it work"

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/film/film-reviews/slumdog-
millionaire/2008/12/18/1229189768478.html


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h || 
 wrote:
>
> One question comes to the mind after all this awards n accolades 
for SDM Will Danny want to keep on working with ARR in the 
future? I sure wish he would... coz all of his movies are so 
different from each other... a science fiction, a child fantasy, a 
horror-thriller & I donno in what genre Trainspotting fits in... but 
the point is that it'll be just perfect for ARR to unleash his 
unlimited creativity if he does end up doing 3-4 movies with Danny in 
future... all very very different from one another... wow... just 
imagining about it is giving me goosebumps...
> 
> " The search is more important than the destination "  - a r 
rahman -
> 
> --- On Sat, 27/12/08, thanveer99  wrote:
> From: thanveer99 
> Subject: [arr] SDM-MY take
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, 27 December, 2008, 11:59 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Fellow ARR-Fans,
> 
>  Got to watch SDM in bay area(california) and what 
a 
> 
> crowdI am speechless with this movie.danny boyle /ARR combo has 
> 
> done the magic.Loved the screenplay/editing and the sounds of the 
> 
> movie.With 95% of crowd being locals and them appriciating the 
movie 
> 
> until the end credits and giving a big clap at the end gave me 
goose 
> 
> bumps...
> 
> 
> 
> My salute to ARR/Danny boyle for believing in a quality theme among 
> 
> commercial formulas
> 
> 
> 
> I am definitely seeing the crowds are getting it
> 
> 
> 
> Wishing my good luck for ARR for the Golden Globe and much more 
further
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[Ramesh R]

His last 3 films before SdM were all composed by John Murphy so it looks like 
he has a good relationship with him.

On a related note I've just finished seeing Danny's 2004 movie-- Millions. It's 
simply delightful! It's amazing how versatile he's been by tackling various 
genres. I like his choice of music whether it's the general feel of the score, 
or the (pre-existing) songs included within. The score & soundtrack to Millions 
are beautiful.

RR





From: || V i s h w e s h || 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 2:04:56 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] SDM-MY take

 
One question comes to the mind after all this awards n accolades for SDM 
Will Danny want to keep on working with ARR in the future? I sure wish he 
would... coz all of his movies are so different from each other... a science 
fiction, a child fantasy, a horror-thriller & I donno in what genre 
Trainspotting fits in... but the point is that it'll be just perfect for ARR to 
unleash his unlimited creativity if he does end up doing 3-4 movies with Danny 
in future... all very very different from one another... wow... just imagining 
about it is giving me goosebumps...


" The search is more important than the destination "
- a r rahman -


  

Re: [arr] SDM-MY take

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

One question comes to the mind after all this awards n accolades for SDM 
Will Danny want to keep on working with ARR in the future? I sure wish he 
would... coz all of his movies are so different from each other... a science 
fiction, a child fantasy, a horror-thriller & I donno in what genre 
Trainspotting fits in... but the point is that it'll be just perfect for ARR to 
unleash his unlimited creativity if he does end up doing 3-4 movies with Danny 
in future... all very very different from one another... wow... just imagining 
about it is giving me goosebumps...

" The search is more important than the destination "  - a r rahman -

--- On Sat, 27/12/08, thanveer99  wrote:
From: thanveer99 
Subject: [arr] SDM-MY take
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 27 December, 2008, 11:59 AM











Fellow ARR-Fans,

 Got to watch SDM in bay area(california) and what a 

crowdI am speechless with this movie.danny boyle /ARR combo has 

done the magic.Loved the screenplay/editing and the sounds of the 

movie.With 95% of crowd being locals and them appriciating the movie 

until the end credits and giving a big clap at the end gave me goose 

bumps...



My salute to ARR/Danny boyle for believing in a quality theme among 

commercial formulas



I am definitely seeing the crowds are getting it



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[arr] SDM-MY take

[thanveer99]

Fellow ARR-Fans,
 Got to watch SDM in bay area(california) and what a 
crowdI am speechless with this movie.danny boyle /ARR combo has 
done the magic.Loved the screenplay/editing and the sounds of the 
movie.With 95% of crowd being locals and them appriciating the movie 
until the end credits and giving a big clap at the end gave me goose 
bumps...

My salute to ARR/Danny boyle for believing in a quality theme among 
commercial formulas

I am definitely seeing the crowds are getting it

Wishing my good luck for ARR for the Golden Globe and much more further

Re: [arr] SDM with strong tv / print ads in the US

[raghuram rao]

Also, I saw Fareed Zakaria(CNN GPS) mentioning SDM in his show. Also read it in 
Time Magazine. 

Watched the movie today. Liked it a lot. I think this is the first time where 
an Hollywood movie is made in a true Indian Movie style. Loved when people sat 
for the entire song (Jai Ho) at the end.

Very good screenplay. Strongly recommended for good movie lovers

--- On Thu, 12/25/08, Bergin Roy  wrote:
From: Bergin Roy 
Subject: [arr] SDM with strong tv / print ads in the US
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 25, 2008, 12:23 AM











SDM is on strong promotional activities here in the US.
 
I saw the SDM trailers during the 9'O Clock Larry King Live and 10 PM : AC 360, 
in CNN, both prime time programs claimed as the most watched National News 
Channel programs in the US. Its the highest point of advertisement you can do 
here on TV to my knowledge. FYI, Obama and McCain had a rush competition to 
claim time during these hours from CNN in their final campaign days. So you 
know how important these Prime Times are. And getting your ad at the time is 
too costly.
 
Most part of the TV ad had, the important awards / nominations / Critics' 
comments that SDM got.
 
Also the next day in the local news paper, i saw ads of SDM. Again, it would 
have a  good reach because, all the Metro rail commuters to Washington DC is 
given a free local news paper as we enter the station in the morning. 
 
Let's keep praying for the Oscar nominations!


  
  




 

















  

[arr] SdM wins Best Picture at Oklahoma Film Critics Awards

[Vinod Raju]

Oklahoma Film Critics Circle 2008 Film Awards
=

Best Film of 2008:
Slumdog Millionaire

Best Director(s):
Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire

Best Screenplay: Adaptation: 
Simon Beaufoy, Slumdog Millionaire (Vikas Swarup, novelist)

http://ofccircle.org

PS: No music section

Re: [arr] SDM Millionaire Soundtrack in Malaysia???

[K. Kumar]

how abt singapore?

--- On Tue, 23/12/08, pratap  wrote:
From: pratap 
Subject: [arr] SDM Millionaire Soundtrack in Malaysia???
To: "ARR FAN CLUB" 
Date: Tuesday, 23 December, 2008, 8:01 PM











When will SDM Millionaire soundtrack be available in Malaysia???



  
  




 

















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[arr] SdM music review by India.com - You would be a complete idiot to give this album a miss!

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Simply Astounding


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Rarely, if ever, does the Western world catch a glimpse into the beauty and 
majesty of such a dynamic city as Mumbai. Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" 
hits the ground running. This is a breathless, exciting story, heartbreaking 
and exhilarating at the same time.
Simon Beautoy’s script, based on Vikas Swarup’s novel, “Q&A,” touches on the 
life of Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an impoverished orphan raised in the slums of 
Mumbai, who unexpectedly reaches the Rs. 20 Million question on India’s version 
of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Accused of cheating, he defends himself 
against the authorities by narrating his life on the streets - a sequence of 
mesmerizing tales which hold the key to all his right answers.
The film stars newcomer Dev Patel and model turned actress Freida Pinto along 
with Anil Kapoor and Irfan Khan. A.R Rahman provides the music and boy it is 
sensational. 
Rahman lifts off with O…Saya, a song that is, much like the rest of the 
soundtrack, an electrifying detonation of sound and style. Filled with some 
riveting electronic tones, Rahman ups the tempo with a breath-taking drumming 
performance that features throughout the backdrops of this flashy and rhythmic 
track. Also featuring international biggie M.I.A this song takes the cake.
Ringa Ringa brings a slight touch of familiarity to his Indian listeners, the 
track bears resemblance to the early 90s cult-classic “Choli Ke Peeche”. Rahman 
infuses the number with a sultry blend of old and new elements, couples it with 
an alluring melody, and ultimately creates a unique sound that is both 
traditional and progressive simultaneously. Alka Yagnik's vocals and Raqib 
Alam’s lyrics culminate the musical trinity of the track with class.
Next up is the absolutely gorgeous Dreams On Fire, and just like all the other 
pieces of Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman has provided a steady blend of east and 
west – a phenomenon that gives the music its universal textures and borderless 
emotions. Blaaze and Wendy Parr provide awe inspiring lyrics and Suzanne 
D’Mello's vocals grab your heart's cockles. 
Jai Ho is an out-and-out dance track and passes with flying colors thanks to 
the breezy melodic riffs and trans-genre feel in the arrangements, enabling the 
song to take you wherever you want it to! Sukhwinder Singh and Tanvi Shah 
provide some awesome vocals backed by Gulzar's lyrics. 
Riots marks the beginning of a series of powerful and vigorous thematic pieces 
by Rahman. While the piece is fairly short, it packs a mighty punch.
Mausam & Escape is the best thematic instrumental on the lot! Rahman simply 
shows off as programmer. He synthesizes a mesmerizingly wicked aura of sound 
that explodes all over you! The enticing guitars, the heart-pounding bass 
lines, thrilling sitar plucks, the soul-thumping synths and the haunting 
orchestral strings bring out the goose bumps.
Liquid Dance has Rahman’s orchestral strings that give the piece a hauntingly 
unique signature. Apart from using some very cool new sounds and effects, 
Rahman once again blends east and west.
Latika’s Theme is the instrumental of the very soulful “Dreams On Fire.” 
However, Rahman realizes that the beauty of the original song lies within the 
melodic power and vocal gentleness. Ultimately, it is the sweetest of musical 
fragrances.
Millionaire is perhaps the one and only track that sounds conventional in its 
production and overall treatment. It is another fast-tempo background piece 
filled with thumps of bass and panning synths.
In Gangsta Blues Rahman lays the cement with a Techno-esque hip-hop rhythm, 
while also adding some Jazz elements, including some Blues organ sounds. Blaaze 
struts his stuff with a relaxed reggae ‘n’ rap rendition alongside Tanvi Shah 
and the end result of which is pure entertainment!
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE’S music is a brilliant landscape of cultural textures, 
global sounds, and cross-genre transformations. You would be a complete idiot 
to give this album a miss!



  

[arr] SDM with strong tv / print ads in the US

[Bergin Roy]

SDM is on strong promotional activities here in the US.
 
I saw the SDM trailers during the 9'O Clock Larry King Live and 10 PM : AC 360, 
in CNN, both prime time programs claimed as the most watched National News 
Channel programs in the US. Its the highest point of advertisement you can do 
here on TV to my knowledge. FYI, Obama and McCain had a rush competition to 
claim time during these hours from CNN in their final campaign days. So you 
know how important these Prime Times are. And getting your ad at the time is 
too costly.
 
Most part of the TV ad had, the important awards / nominations / Critics' 
comments that SDM got.
 
Also the next day in the local news paper, i saw ads of SDM. Again, it would 
have a  good reach because, all the Metro rail commuters to Washington DC is 
given a free local news paper as we enter the station in the morning. 
 
Let's keep praying for the Oscar nominations!


  

[arr] SDM movie review --- Idlebrain

[ravi_2174]

It is not about cashing on the poverty of the country. It is not about
exploitation. But when, in "Salaam Bombay", as a train rushes through
a Bombay tunnel screaming along its tracks, and a bunch of children
who are playing nearby stand in attention and let the train pass by,
and resume their play after the train roars past, and it is later
revealed that those children weren't just playing close to danger, but
they in fact live in the near by tarp covered huts just a few feet
away from the tracks, and the rhythmic roar on the rails is as common
in their lives as the crow of the rooster every morning, the situation
is not about putting down the value system of the country. It is not a
comment on the political, social or economic inequities of the same.
The presentation is just the everyday reality in a country stuffed
with people to the brim. To an unacquainted eye (read, western world)
the poverty and the lack of care/respect for human life might be
unsettling or shocking even. But to an average Indian, poverty is as
much part of the scenery as plushness is. People have grown up (and
continue to do so) with glaring contrasts all around. An awe-inspiring
sight of the majestic Taj Mahal shares the space with industrial
pollutants and sewage floating in the adjacent river running by. The
crests of tall sky scrappers are balanced with troughs of shanty
living areas. Imported automobiles try to make their way through the
bullock carts, hand drawn carriage and peddle-style rickshaws. Walk
out of the costliest restaurant in town, and a bunch of beggars who
haven't had a full meal in days make their presence felt in no time.
Just what reaction can a normal reaction, with enough empathy and
sympathy, muster up when confronted with the wild vagaries of everyday
life in India? Most of them, the spiritual, philosophical and the
religious minded fall back on the most comforting argument of all - it
is destiny, it is karma, it is fate, it is written. Swami
Vivekananda's statement that in India within every lowly beggar lies a
great philosopher is not too far-fetched, considering, optimism alone
cannot provide all the answers to contradicting questions of life in
the country. A dash of detachment, a touch of thick skin and a pound
stone-heart are vital for getting through the everyday life. And add
to that, a will to dream.

Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" is a fantasy at its heart - a
heady mix of danger, depression, oppression, optimism, chance and
luck, all thrown together in a blender and spun at high speeds,
without forgetting to add that essential ingredient of 'life in
India', to bring out a rich flavor that is very unique to the land.
And setting the story against the backdrop of the biggest slum in Asia
- Dharavi - which is right in the middle of the richest city in the
country - Mumbai - only compounds the contrasts. More than half a
million people living in sub-standard (even, sub-human) conditions,
right in the midst of the biggest urban sprawl, consisting of sky
scrappers, malls, golf courses etc, remains one of the greatest
paradoxes in the story of the economic success of the country. The
road to riches has forked into three parallel paths, one each for each
living class. The ultra-rich remain untouched by the day to day ups
and downs; the middle class has just recently found a new spring in
the step, and therefore, marching on its own road in its own stride;
and the perpetual poor, who, like the rich in a way, are unaffected by
the mainstream movements in the country, except when visited upon by
the tragedies and calamities (riots, bomb blasts, gang wars and just
stray accidents). Each section remains strongly and strangely
oblivious of the ones a level below, to their joys and the sorrows, to
their pleasures and the pains. And on those rare occasions, when the
paths intersect, each group would treat the other with a sense of
mistrust, disdain and disgust. Again, this is not a social commentary,
just the status quo. What better could serve as the setting for a
great human interest story that has everything in it - love, emotion,
drama, sentiment, comedy and tragedy - the magic combination of every
known human emotion, right in front of the eyes, served in a rich
celluloid platter?

Here is the brilliance of the script. The movie is mixed with every
little depressing aspect that plagues the lives of children in slums -
lack of education (and therefore, denial of legitimate opportunities),
poverty, constant risk of being exposed to every worse impulse of
humanity - communal riots, forced induction into begging by mutilation
(the more the handicap, the more the sympathy and the better the
returns), child prostitution, early exposure to anti-social activities
and many more. Yet, in spite of all this, "Slumdog..." is in fact one
of the most heartfelt uplifting movies in recent times. A few years
ago, Boyle tackled this "innocence in the face of cynicism" theme in
"Millions", when a couple of kids find a b

Re: [arr] SDM - my experience

[Chander R]

Dude,Where is it playing in Melbourne?

Hoysts / Village?

Will reach Melbourne on the 1st Jan,Currently in Bangalore for a holiday for 
about a week.

Thanks

Sent from iPhone

On Dec 24, 2008, at 11:28 AM, "s_sundarr_2000"  wrote:

yesterday i watched SDM in melbourne, and it was quite a rocking
experience !!!

positives:
1) The story and screnplay amazing blended
2)Editing and cinematography is top class
3)BGM is stunning, especially - O saya / mausam& escape / latika love
theme
4)Never expected a bollywood style of dance for Jai Ho in the train
station at the end by a big group of dancers.excellent
5)Everyone was in their seat until the ending credits..including full
involvement with jai ho..
6)Another feather on ARR cap.

Negatives:
1)A R Rahman's name appear somewhere near the end of all technicians
and also lasted only for 2-3 seconds that too in the right bottom:(
which i felt very bad.. I would have loved it for 5 seconds.in the
middle of screen. A surprising thing was : Music composed and produced
by AR Rahman it said...never seen that before in tamil / hindi
movies..Also no mentioning of singers / MIA
2)Mumbai shown in a way which is sometimes very hard to take..(like
the kid soaking in S*** for amitabh autograph) . every1 in the theatre
went OOHH...

Awesome movie, and worth the money!





  

[arr] SDM - my experience

[s_sundarr_2000]

yesterday i watched SDM in melbourne, and it was quite a rocking
experience !!!

positives:
1) The story and screnplay amazing blended
2)Editing and cinematography is top class
3)BGM is stunning, especially - O saya / mausam& escape / latika love
theme
4)Never expected a bollywood style of dance for Jai Ho in the train
station at the end by a big group of dancers.excellent
5)Everyone was in their seat until the ending credits..including full
involvement with jai ho..
6)Another feather on ARR cap.

Negatives:
1)A R Rahman's name appear somewhere near the end of all technicians
and also lasted only for 2-3 seconds that too in the right bottom:(
which i felt very bad.. I would have loved it for 5 seconds.in the
middle of screen. A surprising thing was : Music composed and produced
by AR Rahman it said...never seen that before in tamil / hindi
movies..Also no mentioning of singers / MIA
2)Mumbai shown in a way which is sometimes very hard to take..(like
the kid soaking in S*** for amitabh autograph) . every1 in the theatre
went OOHH...

Awesome movie, and worth the money!

[arr] SDM OST releasing today??

[shalivahan Phoebus]

Guys, is OST of Slumdog Millionaire releasing today in the market? I am eager 
to buy the original CD. Can anyone update me with this?

Thanks,
Shali


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[arr] SDM Millionaire Soundtrack in Malaysia???

[pratap]

When will SDM Millionaire soundtrack be available in Malaysia???



  

[arr] SDM Audio India - Released??

[rayrai2k]

Wasnt it supposed to be today? any body was lucky to bag one? I have
trying since morning at Planet Ms in bangalore