Legendary Composer AR Rahman Rides For Oscar Again For His ‘Pele: Birth of a Legend’

Music Director and Singer AR Rahman has already made his mark in Hollywood winning an astonishing oscar for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in 2009. Rahman now earned another nomination for his contribution in ‘Pele: Birth of a Legend’.

Earlier, his ‘Jai Ho’ from Slumdog Millionaire affirmed his stature in International market.

According to the sources, as many as 145 songs have been shortlisted for the race of Oscars, out of which the final list of nominations will be made. Rahman’s song ‘Ginga’ from the movie on Pele has been shortlisted for the Best Original Song award for the upcoming Oscars.

Rahman’s title song for ‘Pele’ earned him the first place in the shortlist with 91 other tracks.

Meanwhile, Rahman had received two nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards for his original score in Boyle’s “127 Hours” as well as original song “If I Rise” for the same movie.