Reactions from the film industry about AR Rahman winning Golden Globe

IndiaGlitz [Monday, January 12, 2009]

Prominent film personalities and the who's who of the music industry have greeted Rahman after he won the coveted Golden Globe Award for Best Original Music score for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Here's what the stars said…. Shahrukh Khan: It is a proud moment for every Indian. Rahman has made us proud by winning the coveted award. I was an invitee to the award ceremony. To witness an Indian achieve the feat is an achievement in itself. Drummer Sivamani: He is a musician par excellence. He deserves the award. I had been associated with him for a long time. To watch him working in close quarters is a delight. 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a jewel in Rahman's Crown. He deserves many more honors. Aamir Khan: A great musician….Rahman is a rare talent. He is sure to go places. I wish him all the very best for his future endeavors. Click here to listen to the 'Slumdog Millionaire' tracks on Raaga.com

First Indian to win Golden Globe Award

A R Rahman, a more media shy music director from India is now getting loud applaudes from all over the world. His background score in the Hollywood flick Slumdog Millionaire has been well appreciated by critics and now has been recognized by the Golden Globes awards as well.

He is the first Indian to win the prestigious Golden Globe Awards. On Sunday night A R Rahman became the first Indian to win this award.

He dedicated his award to the billion people of India. It is remarkably an underdog film which is sweeping all the awards.

His journey from Roja which was a trendsetter of that time to Slumdog Millionaire has been simply outstanding. He is been seen as a trendsetter in Indian music Industry. He has been credited with the current musical boom in the Industry.

Our team wishes him all the best for upcoming OSCARS.