Its raining Oscars at India

The 81st Academy Awards have been announced and its raining Oscars here at India. A very proud moment indeed.

Hearty Congratulations to,

1. Academy Award winner, A R Rahman (Music Composer) - Two award winner

Original name : A S Dileep Kumar

India the 'Super Nation', is shining and making its name in many areas in the world, was once longing for the Oscars. Many talented actors like Kamal Hassan, Aamir Khan etc., and many directors like Ashutosh Gowitrikar and many more have been trying to achive the Oscars.

And finally, here we have today, Oscars galore. A R Rahman is the first Indian to win two Oscars for the Best Original Score ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and its foot-tapping song ‘Jai Ho’. The movie Slumdog Millionaire is directed by Danny Boyle.

A. R. Rahman was born to a Tamil Hindu family. His father R. K. Shekhar, was a composer and conductor for Malayalam-language films of Keralite cinema. He converted to Islam in 1989.

Rehman’s stint in Sandalwood

Source : http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Feb242009/city20090224120400.asp

Bangalore, DHNS: Kannada film fraternity is thrilled with A R Rahman creating history by winning two Oscars. Rahman has his own contribution to Sandalwood. As a new entrant to the industry, he worked for 10 - 12 films in Kannada as a key-board player.

Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has also invited Rahman for its platinum jubilee celebrations scheduled between March 1 and 3.

Rahman worked for Kannada movies between 1984 and 1988. He started his career in Kannada, with music director Vijayananda by playing key board for Indina Ramayana, produced by Dwarakish.

Rahman worked for Dance Raja Dance, Nee Thanda Kanike, Ravana Rajya, Krishna Nee Kunidaga - all produced by Dwarakish. Later he worked with Hamsalekha, noted music director of Kannada for two years.

2. Academy Award winner, Gulzar (Lyricist)

Original name : Sampooran Singh Kalra better known by his pen name, Gulzar Deenvi

3. Academy Award winner, Resul Pookutty (Sound Mixer)

Other Academy Award winner Indians,

Academy Honorary Award winner, Satyajit Ray (Filmmaker)

Ray with his Academy Award just days before his death.

This award was given to the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Robert Redford, Warner Bros, Deborrah Kerr among others; so i guess that makes it really special.

Academy Award winner, Bhanu Athaiya Rajopadhye (Best Costume Designer)

She shared an Oscar with John Mollo for the movie "Gandhi" (1982) in Costume Design category. She won it, whereas Ray was awarded.

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30. For many people, a computer is the central tool at work. Optimizing the energy settings for computers and other devices can be more than a modest energy saver.