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Andrew congratulates AR Rahman on his double Oscar glory

23rd, February, 2009

Andrew congratulates AR Rahman on his double Oscar glory

Andrew Lloyd Webber has heaped praise on AR Rahman after winning two Academy Awards for his music in the hit film _Slumdog Millionaire_.

Andrew, who collaborated with AR Rahman on the 2002 smash-hit musical _Bombay Dreams_, said: “I am absolutely delighted that A R Rahman, one of the worlds great composers, has been recognised at the Oscars. I am very proud to have presented his work _Bombay Dreams_ in the theatre.”

Rahman picked up the Oscar for best original score before scooping the best song Oscar moments later. The awards took _Slumdog’s_ tally to eight for the evening, with Danny Boyle winning the best director Oscar.

_Slumdog Millionaire_, the rags-to-riches tale of a boy from Mumbai, has dominated the awards season and has seen A R Rahman win a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and The Critics Choice Award 2009 alongside several other industry accolades.

Find out more about Andrews collaboration with AR Rahman on the hit musical _Bombay Dreams_ with our exclusive video clip…

AND don’t miss ‘Shakalaka Baby’, one of the tracks from _Bombay Dreams_, as it will be making an appearance on the BBC1 show _Let’s Dance for Comic Relief_ on Saturday 7 March.