Slumdog….Is this Rahman’s best?

Well, to every Indian and especially A R Rahman fans, it was a sight to see him walk up the stage and receive the golden globe award for the best original score. At Golden Globes, he was not nominated for the best song.

Sumdog Millinaire has also received 11 BAFTA nominations. At the oscars, Rahman has a stronger chance of winning an oscar because he has received 3 nominations. Firstly for the best original score and 2 in the best song category (Jai Ho and O Saiya).

All indians will await and watch with excitement the day oscars will be announced. Finally, Rahman is getting his due. Per me, he is one of the best, or for those who think it is controversial statement, Rahman seems to be the only Indian composer who can raise his game to match the best in the business. 

But, at the same time, a questions haunts us. Is Slumdog Millionaire his best work…..There can be different opinions on that. Further in the blog, we will try to give us some pointers to help you make your own judgement. Of course, it is an individual call. The true answer is known to only 2 …..Rahman himself and the almighty.

One can listen to Slumdog Millionaire songs here. 

However, some of notable works of Rahman can be found here.

I personally, liked his work in 1) Swades, 2) Rand De Basanti, 3) Saathiya/Alaypayuthey.

His use of Shehnaai and Flutes for Swades, the way he sang “Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera” were mesmerising…..i am sure many of you will agree with me here. It wouldnt be complete, if we dont mention, “Piya Haji Ali” . It was nothing less than divine. 

My point is not that his work for Slumdog is not worth a Golden Globe/Oscar, it is just that if he wins an academy award for Slumdog, it shouldnt have been his first !!!!