*Tamil everywhere, even at Oscars* Prasanna Singh [February 23, 2009, 10:31:18 AM]
For the first time in the history of Oscars, someone spoke in Tamil while delivering the acceptance speech. A.R. Rahman, while delivering his acceptance speech uttered “Ella pugazhum Iraivanukke,” which became the first Tamil words spoken at Oscars! It was a proud moment for all Tamils; a moment that took all Tamils closer to their goal “engum Tamizh, edhilum Tamizh” (Tamil everywhere). Even A.R. Rahman, who is cool and composed all the time, could not help yielding to the magnificence of Oscars. Though the music director tried being calm, there was a faint quiver in his voice. Restraining all his emotions on winning Cinema’s most coveted award, A.R. Rahman humbly accepted his Oscars as a gift from God. He is truly a perfect example of humility. And at the backstage, he confided that he was very nervous while climbing the stairs to receive his Oscars. Wait! There is another announcement on TV! *Slumdog Millionaire* wins the best film award as we type this news! Congratulations *Slumdog Millionaire* team and thank you A.R. Rahman for putting Tamil and Chennai on the pedestal. http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Tamil_everywhere_even_at_Oscars_22436.html -- regards, Vithur
