Allah Rakkha Rahman is an academy award winning, renowned Indian film composer, record producer and musician. A.R Rahman Thursday became the first Indian to have three Oscar nominations for his scores in British-Indian film "Slumdog millionaire" which was also nominated for seven other categories, including best film and best director.

Rahman was nominated for Best Original Score and numbers "Jai Ho" and "O Saya" 'was shortlisted for best original song. Gulzar has penned the lyrics of "jai Ho" and Maya Arulpragasam "O Saya". This 43-year-old finally took his due recognition on the global stage for achievement in music for the film Slumdog millionaire.

The film also won nominations in film, sound mixing, sound editing and editing. Rahman said, I did not think it will get there. God has been really kind and I really must thank the prayers of all the people and their good wishes.