A R Rahman The Legend

Chennai, Jan 15 (PTI) Having pocketed the prestigious Golden Globe award, music maestro A R Rahman believes it is now India's turn to get the Oscars.
"I think it's a cycle actually. All the people in different countries have got Oscars like Italy, Japan, and China. I think it's our turn now. We make good films and good music," Rahman said after his return to his hometown today as he was literally chased by a battery of reporters and fans.

Asked what change the Golden Globe has brought in his life, he quipped, "To give more." Rahman received the coveted Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score in the British-Indian film "Slumdog Millionaire" for his track 'Jai Ho'.

He, however, said he was not expecting Oscars and his attention was focused on his work for the time being.

"Next is all my pending work. I am just going to finish all that. Oscar is a different chapter. There are different panel of people who are selecting. So there's really no expectations from me. But I am really thrilled to share golden globe awards with all the people of India," he said.

Rahman said the story of "Slumdog Millionaire" has an universal resonance despite being based in India.

"It's a story from India but with a universal sensibilities. It is about optimism, hope. That is what we all need. That's the feeling which is universal. In that way, we have achieved a lot," he later told a news channel.

Directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle, the film tells the magical story of a Mumbai slum dweller who goes on to win USD 20 million in the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?". PTI