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A R Rahman to be on Jay Leno show

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Posted: Feb 18, 2009 at 1912 hrs IST

Mumbai In yet another instance of the worldwide acclaim garnered by ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, the movie's music director, Indian maestro A R Rahman is slated to perform live on one of America's most popular late-night talk shows, ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno.

The show, watched by millions worldwide, is considered to be among the definitive platforms for international recognition.

Rahman, has already won numerous international awards for his work in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, including the BAFTA for Best Music Score, and has been nominated for three awards at the upcoming Academy Awards.

He will be performing on a stage graced by other musical greats like James Morrison, Celine Dion, Barry Manilow, Coldplay and Tracy Chapman. The song list for the episode remains a secret but the maestro is expected to play his Oscar-nominated song ‘Jai Ho’ from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

Rahman will be accompanied on the show by the leading lady of the film, Freida Pinto.

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Congrats by Nimmi Johnson on 26 Feb 2009

Hats off to u Rahman Sir....Congrats n All the very best for ur future sir....

no by venkatesh on 25 Feb 2009

wish you all the bestmy fevrote music director ar rahaman

Congratulation by Dr.N.R.Suresh Babu on 24 Feb 2009

Dear Anna, On Behalf of Bharathiar University Music Club, we congradulate you for winning astonoshing and great Oscar Award - ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, As a Convenor of this Music Club I wish you a very best for future endeavour in the field of Music..Lots of love and wishesDr.N.R.Suresh BabuAsst. ProfessorConvenor of Bharathiar University Music ClubBharathiar UniversityCoimbatore.

song by ramesh on 23 Feb 2009

your song sair riyaly best song i ....prowdfu...u r india ...i salut sair

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