'Slumdog Millionaire' is now richer with 8 Oscars

A film about an orphaned and poverty-stricken hero was nominated for the Oscars and ultimately it won a staggering 8 Oscars.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 4:49 pm

AR Rahman: The Mozart of Madras is now the Oscar hero

Year 1993, and you would have not recognized the not-so-good-looking AR Rahman making his debut as a music director for 'Roja'.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 2:53 pm

Scholarship offered to Pinki of Smile Pinki

Scholarship offered to Pinki of Smile PinkiEight-year-old Pinki, on whose life the Oscar winning documentary <I>Smile Pinki</I> is based, has more reasons to cheer as an Indore-based medical and management institute has offered her a full scholarship for studying at the institute. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 2:52 pm

Dharavi celebrates Slumdog Millionaire win

Dharavi celebrates Slumdog Millionaire winResidents of Dharavi locality were glued to the TV screens to celebrate the magical run of <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I>, whose backdrop is their locality. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 2:16 pm

Big B congratulates Rahman and Gulzar

Big B congratulates Rahman and GulzarWriting from Hyderabad on his blog, Amitabh Bachchan congratulated the Indian Oscar winners of the 81st Academy Awards held in Los Angeles. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 2:04 pm

Danny Boyle's journey so far

Danny Boyle's journey so farDanny Boyle's life story might not be as gripping as that of the protagonist Jamal from his Oscar winning movie <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> but the filmmaker has enough struggle written in to be called a 'rags to riches' story. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 1:49 pm

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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 1:15 pm

Kate Winslet wins first Oscar

Kate Winslet wins first OscarAfter six unsuccessful attempts, Kate Winslet finally won an Oscar this year - and that too for playing a Nazi. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 1:13 pm

Somnath Chatterjee congratulates Indian Oscar winners

Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Monday congratulated Gulzar, A.R. Rahman, Resul Pookutty of the 'Slumdog Millionaire' and the team of 'Smile Pinky' for having brought laurels to the nation by winning Oscars.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 1:03 pm

Amitabh congratulates Rahman, Pookutty and Gulzar for Oscar win

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has described the Oscar wins for A.R. Rahman, Gulzar and Resul Pookutty for 'Slumdog Millionaire' as the 'happiest day for Indians and the film industry'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 1:03 pm

Pinki's Oscar to bring drinking water, power to her village

As 'Smile Pinki', a short film about a cleft lip girl - Pinki Sonkar from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur Dabai village - won an Oscar, her undeveloped hamlet has come into limelight and authorities Monday committed to provide it with roads, drinking water and solar electricity.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 1:02 pm

Kodambakkam to Hollywood - a journey to remember - Hindu


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Kodambakkam to Hollywood - a journey to remember
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Chennai (PTI): From almost quitting the industry due to financial constraints to a his double-Oscar win, the journey of AR Rahman from Madras' Kodambakkam to Hollywood has been a path filled with thorns and obstacles.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:59 pm

`Smile Pinky` brings home Oscar for `Best Documentary`!

The made in India documentary `Smile Pinky` won an Oscar in the `Best Short Documentary` category at 81st Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The film had been nominated along with 4 other documentaries at the famed Academy Awards.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

`The Reader` gives Kate Winslet her first Oscar, for best actress!

Kate Winslet won her first best actress Oscar for her performance in "The Reader".
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

From `Best Music` to `Best Film`, Slumdog bags all!

`Slumdog Millionaire` has won as much as eight Oscars at the 81st Academy Awards ceremony. The much acclaimed flick has won the `Best Film` award, along with Danny Boyle winning Best Director Oscar.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

Rahman`s win gives Bollywood big reason to celebrate!

Rahman`s wife used to wake up in middle of night and say, "I want you to win an Oscar". Now he has won 2. It`s not only her dream that has turned into reality at 81st annual Academy Awards, it`s a milestone for Bollywood too.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

Penelope Cruz wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for `Vicky`!

Penelope Cruz won the first Academy Award of the night Sunday, for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

`Slumdog` kids shine as stars arrive for big Oscar night!

Hollywood`s stars turned out Sunday for the movie industry`s biggest night of the year, strolling into a glittering Oscar ceremony that aimed to lift the economic gloom hanging over the film industry.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

Profile: AR Rahman!

It was a remarkable journey from Chennai to Hollywood for music maestro Allah Rakha Rahman who on Monday made a billion Indians proud, adding another feather in his cap by bagging two Oscars for his score in `Slumdog Millionaire`.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

Rahman bestows honour on homeland, wins two Oscars!

Music maestro AR Rahman created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscar Awards in the `Best Original Score` and `Best Song` categories for `Slumdog Millionaire` at the Academy Awards in LA.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

Sean Penn earns `Best Actor` Oscar for controversial `Milk`!

Sean Penn, the bad-boy actor turned serious thespian, has been awarded the best actor Oscar for his role as the slain civil rights leader Harvey Milk.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

Mumbai dwarfs the Oscar statue: Danny Boyle!

British filmmaker Danny Boyle, who received the `Best Director` Oscar thanked Mumbai and its people.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:51 pm

India has made a clean sweep: Anil Kapoor

India has made a clean sweep: Anil KapoorBoth Anil Kapoor and Irrfan were excited beyond belief at Slumdog Millionaire sweeping the Oscars. Here's what they had to say. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:27 pm

I am happy for Slumdog: Aamir Khan

I am happy for Slumdog: Aamir Khan&quot;I have seen <i>Slumdog</i> and the film didn't work for me,&quot; said actor Aamir Khan and added, nonetheless, he's happy for the film. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:14 pm

We are just good friends: Freida Pinto

Model-turned actress Freida Pinto refutes the rumours that she is dating her "Slumdog Millionaire" co-star Dev Patel.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:06 pm

Slumdog Millionaire unit on the Oscar Night - Oneindia


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By Devansh Patel, Bollywood Hungama Saturday, February 21- before the D-day. It's to some extent challenging doing a special story on the Oscar Night 2009 and yet feels special.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:05 pm

'Slumdog' kids shine as stars arrive for big Oscar night

Hollywood's stars turned out Sunday for the movie industry's biggest night of the year, strolling into a glittering Oscar ceremony that aimed to lift the economic gloom hanging over the film industry.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:05 pm

Amazing Resounding Rahman is first Indian to get two Oscars

God Save Rahman.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:03 pm

Pinki makes her village 'smile' after wooing Oscar jury

Crackers were burst and sweets distributed in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur Dabai village on Monday as "Smile Pinki", a documentary about a girl from the dusty hamlet whose cleft lip made her a social outcast, won an Oscar.
Source: Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:57 am

Gulzar goes by his rules! - IndiaGlitz


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Gulzar goes by his rules!
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Lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar is a man who has been in Bollywood long before any one of the top stars of the present times even thought of making a career out of acting.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:48 am

Smile Pinki wins best short Oscar - BBC News


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Smile Pinki wins best short Oscar
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By Geeta Pandey The story of an Indian girl born with a cleft lip has won the Oscar award in the short documentary feature category.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:17 am

PM congratulates Slumdog Millionaire team

PM congratulates Slumdog Millionaire teamWith <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> creating history at the Oscars, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the entire team of the film including musician A R Rahman have done India proud. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:12 am

Jade hopes for miraculous recovery - Times of India


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Cancer-stricken Jade Goody, who tied the knot with her beau Jack Tweed, moved wedding guests to tears as she stood to deliver a 30-minute speech.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:59 am

Yavarum Nalam audio launched!

The audio of Yavarum Nalam, a supernatural thriller starring Madhavan, Neetu Chandra and Saranya in the lead was released in Chennai a couple of days ago.The audio release was held recently amidst much cheer. Director Vikram K Kumar who earlier directed


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:44 am

Lady Gaga snubs offer to bare it all for Playboy

London (ANI): Singing sensation Lady Gaga has snubbed an offer to bare it all for Playboy magazine, saying she wants to focus on her career. Popular for her skimpy stage outfits, the ‘Just Dance’ hitmaker is often seen making public appearances


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:39 am

Sonam lets the cat out of the bag - Oneindia


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Delhi-6 has been released and Sonam Kapoor, despite her limited screen time in the film, is getting decent appreciation coming her way for a natural act.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:36 am

Leaders shower praise on Rahman, Pookutty for Oscar glory

Composer A.R. Rahman and sound designer Resul Pookutty had made India proud with their three Oscars, President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as congratulations poured in following the sweep by 'Slumdog Millionaire' at the Academy Awards.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:33 am

Stroke of luck got Azharuddin role in 'Slumdog'

Azharuddin Ismail Shaikh Usman, the Mumbai slum boy who has now become an international celebrity, may not have landed his plum role in 'Slumdog Millionaire' and a good deal of money in the bank but for a happy coincidence, says his agent.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:33 am

Over 95,000 people visited Mughal Garden Sunday

A record 95,537 people visited the Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday, an official statement said.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:32 am

Bangalore slum dwellers celebrate the Oscar sweep of 'Slumdog...'

They are ecstatic, celebrating every moment of it. The slum dwellers of India's IT hub are short of words to express their joy at the huge success of 'Slumdog Millionaire' at the Oscars.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:32 am

'Jai Ho!' say Indians on cyberspace

Cyberspace is buzzing with the Oscars, and music maestro A.R. Rahman seems to be leading here too! Even as he is in Los Angeles attending the ceremony, his website has been updated and boasts of his being the first Indian to bag two Academy Awards the same night.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:30 am

Hemanth to establish Charlie Chaplin's statue

Director Hemanth Hegde has decided to establish a 62 feet tall statue of Charlie Chaplin in Ottinene near Udupi for Diganth and Girija Oak starrer movie Houseful. After the completion of the statue, a song from the movie will be shot


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:26 am

Resul Pookutty dedicates Oscar to India

Resul Pookutty dedicates Oscar to IndiaSound engineer Resul Pookutty became the third Indian to bring Oscar glory for India by winning the award for sound mixing in <I>Slumdog Millionaire</i>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:26 am

Rahman lauds God and his mom at Oscars

"Ella pugazhum Iraivanukee" is what A.R. Rahman said in Tamil after accepting his first Oscar award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences 81st edition for the best original score in Slumdog Millionaire.Translated it means "May all praise be


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:17 am

Sonam lets the cat out of the bag

Delhi-6 has been released and Sonam Kapoor, despite her limited screen time in the film, is getting decent appreciation coming her way for a natural act. While her director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra must have been happy with the feedback coming the


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:17 am

Charmi is back to charm Kollywood

Charmy, the sexy girl of Tollywood, is returning to Kollywood with Laadam which was released on Friday. Though she had started her career in Tamil with Simbu's Kadhal Azhivathillai, she has been doing mainly Telugu films and has featured with most


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:11 am

Danny Boyle has brought me international recognition: choreographer

Longinus Fernandes would have been just another Indian choreographer striving to make it big if Danny Boyle hadn't signed him on for 'Slumdog Millionaire' and mentioned his name in his Oscar acceptance speech. Fernandes is now on cloud nine with his newly found fame.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:01 am

Kerala village basks in Pookutty's Oscar glory

It seemed like all roads in Kerala led to Villakkupara village, the home of Resul Pookutty who Monday won the Oscar for sound mixing in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:00 am

Mugdha loves dancing around trees

In Fashion, Mugdha Godse may have played a character that came with beauty as well as brains. Though she mainly showcased a serious side of her persona in the Madhur Bhandarkar film, she knows that she has in it to let


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:56 am

Smile Pinki wins an Oscar

Smile Pinki wins an OscarThe made in India documentary <i>Smile Pinky</I> won an Oscar in the Best Short Documentary category at the 81st Academy Awards declared in Los Angeles on February 22. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:50 am

Bipasha touched by Neil

The thriller Johnny Gaddaar has established a rough n tough image of newbie Neil Nitin Mukesh, but in real life the handsome hunk carries a very contrasting image to that of his reel life persona. And the same was experienced by


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:36 am

Star galore at MAX Stardust Awards 2009

What will happen if stars and the stalwart of stalwarts come face to face? Well, the resultant will be MAX! We are indeed talking about the one and only Mr. Amitabh Bachchan who along with practically the whole of Bollywood was


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:34 am

Priyanka gets marriage proposal!

'Girl Uninterrupted' is exactly how Priyanka Chopra has been described in the latest issue of the fashion and lifestyle magazine 'Hello'! And we just couldn't resist agreeing to that. The article surely is a one-of-its kind interview, where Priyanka actually speaks


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:19 am

Bollywood-style celebrations for Slumdog Oscar haul

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Bollywood met Hollywood for real on Monday as Mumbai slum dwellers celebrated the triumph of "Slumdog Millionaire", clapping, whooping and dancing like Indian film stars after the rags-to-riches romance swept Oscar gold.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:15 am

Slumdog, Dev wrecked Freida-Rohan relationship - Oneindia


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Slumdog, Dev wrecked Freida-Rohan relationship
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 8:40 am

With fasts and prayers, Delhi celebrates Shivratri - Times of India


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NEW DELHI: Shiva devotees started the day early Monday with a ritual bath and prayers to celebrate Shivratri. Unmarried women fasted on the occasion while praying for a good husband - just like Shiva himself.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 8:04 am

Foreign film, Indian victory? - Daily News & Analysis


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Foreign film, Indian victory?
Daily News & Analysis
Before the Oscar show, DNA asked industry people what a win would mean to the Indian film industry, bearing in mind that it is a foreign production.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 23 Feb 2009 | 8:03 am

A.R. Rahman wins Oscar for "Slumdog"

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bollywood's A.R. Rahman won Oscars for original score and original song in Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" on Sunday, becoming the first Indian composer to strike gold at the annual Hollywood awards.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 23 Feb 2009 | 6:03 am

Gulzar goes by his rules!

Lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar is a man who has been in Bollywood long before any one of the top stars of the present times even thought of making a career out of acting. The kind of respect with which the young and old of Bollywood see the still highly productive man can be ascertained from a single incident.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am

Will Salman heed Aamir?

It is known that Salman, the Bad Boy of Bollywood listens keenly and really adheres to some advice if it is conveyed by his best buddies.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am

And the Oscar goes to…… A.R. Rahman!

Not one but two Oscars to the legend of Indian music. A.R. Rahman has created history winning two Oscars for the Danny Boyle film the Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman won the awards for the Best Original Song for Jai Ho.. and the Best Original Score
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am

The award for Resuls willpower

Other than being an academy award grabbed for the first time by an Indian sound engineer, Resul Pookutys Oscar honour has some other definitive reasons to be really special.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am

Smile Pinky gets an Oscar!

The 81st Academy Awards also saw Smile Pinky a 39-minute short documentary film get an Oscar. The film centers round the life of a six-year old girl, Pinky from a village in Rural Uttar Pradesh
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am

Slumdogs Oscar glory!

With three Indians winning the Oscars in the same year has brought in much pleasure for the entire nation. We hope this continues and, glory comes to India in the years that come
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 23 Feb 2009 | 12:00 am