Rahman dedicates Oscars to god, mother

Los Angeles, Feb 23 (PTI) "Ella pughalum iraivanuke
(All glory and fame is to god)" was how Indian music maestro A
R Rahman reacted to his double-Oscar feat.

Besides god, the 'Mozart of Madras' also dedicated his
Oscars to his "loving" mother Kareema Begum, who was seated
among the audience at the Kodak Theater.

Rahman has always dedicated his awards to them.
"I always had a choice between love and hate in my
life. And I chose love and I am here," a beaming Rahman said
at the Awards Ceremony.

Having shouldered the responsibilities of his family
at the tender age of 9, Rahman never had an opportunity to get
proper education in his life.

Begum had in an interview to a Tamil weekly had said
she will feel bad forever for not giving her son an
opportunity to enjoy his childhood days. PTI ETB
SAK