AR Rahman wins Oscars

AR Rahman has won two Oscars for his work in Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman took one Oscar for the best score and another for the lyrics of the song Jai Ho, along with Gulzaar. Rahman is among five Indians to win an Oscar. Gulzar and Resul Pookutty, picked up Oscars for original song and sound mixing. Rahman also gave a nice little speech at the oscars.



Earlier Oscar winners from India were costume designer Bhanu Athaiya for her work in Gandhi in 1983 and director Satyajit Ray, who won a lifetime achievement award in 1992.

British director Danny Boyle has won best director for Slumdog Millionaire and the film also took best picture. Altogether, it bagged eight awards.

Actor-director Aamir Khan said he was thrilled by India's successes at the Oscars. "It is great to see Indian talent being recognised internationally. We are no less than anybody else," Khan told TV channels.

Another film with an Indian connection, Smile Pinki won the best documentary short Oscar.

Isn't this something we have been waiting for a long time?