It`s `Jai ho` for Rahman, wins two Oscars

Los Angeles, Feb 23 (PTI) A R Rahman Monday scripted
history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for the
Best Original Score "Slumdog Millionaire" and its foot-tapping
song "Jai Ho".

"Before coming here I was excited and terrified. The
last time I felt that way was when I was getting married," he
told in his acceptance speech after bagging the Original Score
Academy.

"There is a Hindi dialogue 'mere pass ma hai' which
means even if I have got nothing I have my mother here. I want
to thank her for coming all the way to support me," the
43-year-old musician said.

Rahman was again on the dais to accept the Oscar for
the best Original Song for the number "Jai ho", sung by
Sukhwinder Singh and Mahalaxmi Iyer.

Before that he performed a medley of 'Jai ho' and 'O
saya' assisted by dancers and singer John Legend.

"The essence of the film is about optimism and home.
The power of hope in our lives. All my life I had the choice
between hate and love. I choose love and here I am," said the
musician while accepting the award for best song, penned by
Gulzar. PTI