A.R. Rahman Oscar Speech

- Award: Best Score, Best Original Song
- Winner: A.R. Rahman
- Film: Slumdog Millionare
- Song: Jai Ho
- 2009 is the 81st Annual Academy Award ceremony
- Award ceremony date: February 22, 2009
- Host: Hugh Jackman
- TV coverage: ABC, with Red Carpet coverage on E! and TV Guide
- Location: Kodak Theater at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, California

A.R. Rahman won the Best Score and Best Song Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards on February 22, 2009.
Acceptance Speech

"Before coming I was excited and terrified. The last I felt that was during my marriage.... My mother, her blessings are here with me. I am greatful to have come all the way. And I want to thank the Academy for being so kind, all the jury members.... God is great. Thank you."
Other Nominees
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, music by Alexandre Desplat
- Defiance, music by James Newton Howard
- Milk, music by Danny Elfman
- Wall-E, music by Thomas Newman
A.R. Rahman Fast Facts
1. Born: January 6, 1966 in Chennai, India
2. Full name: Allah Rakha RahmanRolling Stone: A.R. Rahman Interview (June 2008)
3. Birth name: A.S. Dileep KumarTime: Behind the Music (April 26, 2004)
4. Spouse: Saira Bano
5. Has three children
6. His father composed and arranged music for Malayalam filmsRolling Stone: A.R. Rahman Interview (June 2008)
7. His father died when Rahman was nine years oldTime: Behind the Music (April 26, 2004)
8. Has composed the soundtracks to more than 50 Bollywood films.BBC: Indian Film Composer for Rings (October 21, 2003)
9. 1992: Director Mani Ratnam hired him as the composer for Roja and it was the first time he used his Muslim name, Allah Rakha Rahman (A.R. Rahman)Time: Behind the Music (April 26, 2004)
10. Won a 2009 Golden Globe for Best Original Score for Slumdog Millionaire.Golden Globes: 2009 Nominations and Winners