A R Rahman bagged two more Oscar nominations for 127 Hours

A R Rahman bagged two more Oscar nominations for 127 Hours: A R Rahman has bagged two Oscar nominations for his work on the film 127 Hours. Rahman is nominated in two categories, best original score for 127 hours and for the best original song for If I Rise.

The nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday. The King’s Speech is the leading contender at this year’s Academy Awards with 12 nominations including nominations for best picture and acting honours for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush.

Rahman’s last visit to the Oscars for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionare landed him two Oscars, we hope that the winning team weaves their magic once again.

Directed by Danny Boyle 127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. 127 Hours has received 6 nods, including the nomination for best picture and a best actor nomination for James Franco.

'Changing Seasons' video song: Aishwarya's new look in A R Rahman’s new song

'Changing Seasons' video song: Aishwarya's new look in A R Rahman’s new song: The bollywood beauty queen Aishwarya Rai to perform amazing looking style in A R Rahman’s new song ‘Changing Seasons’.

Rahman has released the song both in Hindi and Tamil but the video is the same. It’s a treat for Aishwarya’s fans, and those who have not seen the actress in Raavan, here is another chance to catch her enchanting beauty. The scenes in the video are taken from Raavan while the main video has the singer Rahman crooning Ud Ja Re.

Watch the song video in Hindi:

Watch the song video in Tamil:

Oscar winner A R Rahman lose Golden Globe Award!

Oscar winner A R Rahman lose Golden Globe Award!: Indian music composer and twin Oscar winner A R Rahman could not win the coveted globe at the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday night.

Rahman was nominated in the Original Score category for his music in director Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours but lost to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers of the music in blockbuster The Social Network.

Hopes for Rahman were quite high because just a day earlier he had won the best original song trophy at the 16th Critics’ Choice Awards for his number ‘If I Rise’ from the same film.

Rahman had won his first and only Golden Globe award in 2009 for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. Later that year, he won two Oscars (Best Original Score and Best Song) for his work in Slumdog.

Now, Rahman’s hopes are pinned on Oscars which will be held at the end of February. He’s nominated for his song ‘If I Rise’.

A R Rahman turns 44 today, 'Happy Birthday'

A R Rahman turns 44 today, 'Happy Birthday': India’s twin Oscar winning musical genius A R Rahman turns 44 today.

On his birthday, what Rahman is most excited about is not partying but - quite expectedly - work. Yes, the workhorse, who loves to compose music at night, tweeted: “I am very excited about 127 Hours releasing in the UK today and what makes it even more special is that we scored the music here, in London”.

The other reason he’s excited is that he has been nominated for Golden Globe Awards in the Best Original Score category for his music in Danny Boyle’s ‘127 Hours’.

He’s also in the race for an Oscar nomination for his composition ‘If I Rise’ from the same movie.

It’s been 18 years since Rahman first wowed us with his compositions. Like wine, he’s only gotten better with age. Yes, he was criticized for his CWG theme song, which people who were expecting something on the lines of Waka Waka found to be lacking in energy, without themselves having an ear to accept something new. Rahman answered the critics in the best way he can: by a stunning performance at the CWG opening.

Now, the super talented composer is taking up international projects as well, so obviously he’ll be composing selectively for Bollywood and South.

We at ApunKaChoice wish him a Happy Birthday. May he win the Golden Globe and another Oscar this year.

A R Rahman nominated for Oscars Awards

A R Rahman nominated for Oscars Awards: Indian music composer A R Rahman is making waves in Hollywood yet again.

He’s already secured a nomination for Golden Globe Awards in the Best Original Score category for Danny Boyle’s film 127 Hours. Now, his song “If I Rise” from the same film has been shortlisted for the possible nominees in the Best Song category for the Oscars.

The song “If I Rise” is a collaboration between Rahman and American popstar Dido.

Rahman faces tough competition from other artists who have made it to the shortlist. The Academy members are particularly strict while choosing nominees for Best Song. Though at most five songs can be nominated, there have been times when only three or two songs were considered fit for nomination.

The Oscar nominees will be announced on January 25.

Will A R Rahman win a Golden Globe Awards?

Will A R Rahman win a Golden Globe Awards?: A R Rahman has won a Golden Globe assignment in the Best Original Score distinction for his music in the picture 127 Hours.

The Indian musician had previous won a Golden Globe and several Oscars in 2008 for his score in Danny Boyle's picture Slumdog Millionaire. Incidentally, 127 Hours, for which Rahman has now sacked the Golden Globe selection, is additionally steered by Boyle.

Rahman’s compositions in the film have been described by critics as “haunting tracks” with “wonderful crescendos”.

Other nominees in the same category include: Alexandre Desplat for The King's Speech, Danny Elfman for Alice in Wonderland, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for The Social Network and Hans Zimmer for Inception.