http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/22/oscar.night/index.html

Slumdog Millionaire," the little film about a poverty-raised teaboy who goes on a game show as a way to find his lost love, won best picture Sunday night, earning a total of eight Oscars at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

"Millionaire's" other honors included best director (Danny Boyle), best adapted screenplay (Simon Beaufoy), score (A.R. Rahman), song ("Jai Ho," co-written by Rahman), cinematography (Anthony Dod Mantle), sound mixing and film editing. List of winners, nominees
Boyle literally jumped up and down as he accepted his award, saying that if he ever won he'd bounce like Tigger from "Winnie-the-Pooh."

Rahman was equally appreciative as he accepted one of his Oscars.

"All my life I've had a choice between hate and love, and I chose love, and now I'm here," said Rahman.

The count down is on. Keeping fingers crossed for the BAFTA on Feb 8, 2009 and the big one Oscar on Feb 22.

Jo Bi Ho, AR ko Jai Ho !!!

:-)

The biggest and most credible awards in Indian media are back, for the third time, adhering to the still unparalleled four-tier process. These awards recognize, celebrate and honour Indians who have contributed to our country, and in turn have strengthened our society and contributed towards building Brand India in 2008. This year's awards, are even more significant as they personify the undying spirit of a billion free Indian minds, in the wake of terror, natural disaster and economic challenges.

Global Indian - A R Rahman

For being the most consistent melody-machine of the year, composing for Jodhaa Akbar, Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, Slumdog Millionaire and Ghajini.