Jai Ho

It's been a whole week since the Oscars that took place on the 22nd of February. I've been going crazy not knowing how to celebrate the win of the musical genius. I've been wanting to write about this for the past week, but I've been doing nothing but surfing the net and reading the millions of articles and videos that showcases or read of his historic win. 

And I can't get enough of it. I've come across some of his rare interviews, some old music videos of his songs in the early 90's and clippings of his concerts on everybody's favourite tube. His interviews are excellent, it's absolutely lovely to hear him speak for there is something to ponder about in every single thing he says.I've been listening to songs from Roja right up to Delhi 6 and in the process discovered so many things about his music that I have missed. Tunes that was released when I was way too young to understand and comprehend the music and lyrics off, but now they've so made my day everyday lately. Being Tamil, I didn't really pay much attention to his Hindi music. Somebody slap me please, I know.

In a weird way, and I think I speak on behalf of his gazillions of other fans too, I always have  this odd feeling of obligation towards ARR as a fan. For all the love and support we give him, he has NEVER dissappointed us,eventhough when there was a period his music was below par ( and by his own standards at that ). He's  such an inspirational, spiritual, knowledgable and nice human being that  as fans we wish to emulate him in life and living it the way it does, or at least try to. I quote ( and absolutely agree with) a comment I read on youtube; " He MAKES you want to be a good human being. What a genius! "

And now the Oscars. He has not only fulfilled our dreams, he has given us fans bragging rights for eternity. =) He will remain the first Tamil and Asian music director to win the prestigious award on the very American stage, until maybe his successor is born or discovered. 

The least I could do, was to take leave from work and watch him make history on teevee. Very well aware that I was holding my breath as they opened the envolope to annouce the name of the winner, I let out a huge sigh of relief as they announced his name as winner for Best Original Score in a Motion Picture for Slumdog Millionaire. 

And then it sunk in. I watched his acceptance speech admist tears of joy. And a bonus within the next 10 minutes for Oscar number 2. Bliss, I tell you.

Oh, and the three tiny lil' Tamil words at the Oscar stage. Amazing. 

                                    Image source : www.masala.com

Thank you AR Rehman for your music. God Bless you and may you be blessed with even more musical success and good health. 

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with Rehna Tu.

=)