Airtel congratulates brand ambassador Rahman on Oscar win

April 29th, 2009 CHENNAI - After all you need just an opportunity to be successful, was the message Oscar winner Resul Pookutty conveyed on Wednesday to all aspiring artistes in film industry. Resul Pookutty, Oscar winner for best sound mixing of 'Slumdog Millionaire' said if someone is given the right opportunity, success in the film industry could follow on its own.

February 28th, 2009 JAMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir assembly Friday congratulated music composer A.R. Rahman and other Indian members of the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' for winning the Oscar awards.

February 24th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala assembly Tuesday congratulated music maestro A.R. Rahman and sound technician Resul Pookutty of 'Slumdog Millionaire' for bagging Oscars at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

February 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Noted lyricist Gulzar, who shared the Oscar for his song 'Jai ho' in 'Slumdog Millionaire' with A.R. Rahman, has confessed that he never thought Indian lyrics could win the golden statuette.

February 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Monday congratulated Gulzar, A.R. Rahman, Resul Pookutty of the 'Slumdog Millionaire' and the team of 'Smile Pinky' for having brought laurels to the nation by winning Oscars.

February 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has described the Oscar wins for A.R. Rahman, Gulzar and Resul Pookutty for 'Slumdog Millionaire' as the 'happiest day for Indians and the film industry'.

February 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - 'Ellapugazhum Iraivanukee' is what Allah Rakha Rahman or A.R. Rahman said in Tamil after accepting his first Oscar for best original score for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

February 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday congratulated the creative teams of 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Smile Pinki' for their Oscar wins and said their achievement is a tribute to the Indian film industry. 'The achievement of the creative teams of 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Smile Pinki' is a recognition of their vast talent.

February 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman won the Oscar for his original score in the highly acclaimed movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

February 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman became the first Indian to bag two Oscars for his work in British filmmaker Danny Boyle's much acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire', which tells the rags-to-riches story of a Mumbai slum dweller.

February 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday congratulated A.R. Rahman and Resul Pookutty for winning the Oscars for music and sound mixing.

February 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Indian composer A. R. Rahman created history by becoming the first Indian to bag two Oscars for his work in British filmmaker Danny Boyle's much acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

February 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Will he, won't he? The buzz around whether music maestro A.R. Rahman will flaunt an outfit by Rohit Bal or another designer at the Oscar ceremonies is gaining momentum as Bal reveals that the chances of Rahman wearing his outfit seem slim.

February 8th, 2009 LONDON - Indian composer A.R. Rahman has said he hoped to become only the third Indian to bag an Oscar after picking up the coveted BAFTA award for his score in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire.' 'It is a great feeling...

January 21st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman has become the first Indian to get three Oscar nominations, including one for best original score for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' and for two songs in the film - 'Jai ho' and 'O saya'.