"Unbelievable..! I thought, I would not win…". These were the humble words
of music <http://www.spicezee.com/articles/story20466.htm#> genius AR Rahman
as he walked away with the prestigious Golden Globe Award in the Best
Orginal Score category for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The man of the moment
Rahman has bought the nation its first ever Golden Globe. The whiz bagged
the Globe for his song 'Jai Ho', penned by lyricist Gulzar.

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After nearly decades of work in Bollywood, the award brings the
much-deserved international recognition to the legendry musician from down
South.

Accepting the honour at a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles, Rahman said,
"Unbelievable..! I thought, I would not win, so anyways thanks to the
almighty God for bringing me here... Danny Boyle, Fox pictures, all my
musicians in Chennai, Mumbai, and the billion people from India."

The film that has also won in the Best Picture (Drama), Best Director and
Best Screenplay categories, depicts the moving story of a slumdweller Jamal,
played by young debutant Dev Patel, who goes on to win USD20 million on
Indian reality show <http://www.spicezee.com/articles/story20466.htm#> `Who
Wants to Be A Millionaire?` in a bid to win his love back.

The story about Mumbai's underdog rags-to-riches run had got unprecedented
critical acclaims.

Loosely based on a novel by Indian diplomat Vikash Swarup, the film also had
Indian stars Anil Kapoor
<http://www.spicezee.com/articles/story20466.htm#>and Irrfan Khan in
pivotal roles.

The film has been shot at various locations in Mumbai including Victoria
Terminus railway station, which was targeted by terrorists on November 26,
last year.
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-- 
regards,
Vithur

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