The Great Debate (India)
Your favourite A.R.Rahman song?
“Slumdog Millionaire” composer A.R. Rahman won two Grammy awards on Sunday for the film’s soundtrack and theme song “Jai Ho”, adding to the Oscars he won last year.
But which is your favourite Rahman composition?
Is it ‘Jai Ho’, the memorable ‘Masakali’ from “Delhi 6″ or the haunting numbers from “Swades”, “Guru”, “Roja”, “Dil Se” or any of his other award-winning films?
Pick your favourite Rahman song and album from his work over the years.
Will ‘Slumdog’ win Best Picture at the Oscars?
Few would bet against “Slumdog Millionaire” winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards on February 22.
The rags-to-riches tale of a young man from a Mumbai slum winning a TV game show swept the BAFTA film awards and the Golden Globes this year.
With ten Oscar nominations in hand, the big question is how many of the golden trophies will Danny Boyle’s film end up with.
Is it really better than “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”? And the three other films in the fray for Best Picture?
Which film will walk away with the coveted honour on Sunday? And why?
SM is a largely overrated Film, however has struck a cord with millions who have had theirs eyes opened to a side of India as yet un shown in mainstream cinema. This does not make it the best Film of 2008. The devicie story line, average script and acting in the second half make for a disappointing end to a bright and intricate beginning. Unfortunately there were no real contenders to exploit theses weaknesses and knock it off its perch. My prediction is for this reason it will win the Oscar.
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The Wall
It comes with the territory. For any artist, his best work need not necessarily win him any award. An award can only be a reflection of how good his work was against those of others in the fray. I think Rahman’s best years were in the early 90s – Roja, Pudhiya Mugam, Pudhu Vasantham… Heard Ravana takes him to another level.