Rahman in Oscar race again, this time with Tamil song

Internationally renowned music composer from Tamil Nadu A R Rahman, who is the first Indian to have won an Oscar( for his composition "Jai Ho" in the English film Slumdog Millionaire, is in the race for another Oscar with his Hollywood film "Couple's Retreat" being shortlisted for the best original song.

The Tamil song, Na,na, is sung by his six-year-old son Alim and it marks his debut as a singer. ‘Na Na’ was written by Rahman along with rapper Blaaze and Vivian Chaix and sung by the trio along with Alim, Clinton and Dominic.

The song will be competing with 62 other songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures for nomination, which will be announced Feb2, says the official website of the Academy awards.

Directed by Emmy nominated Peter Billingsley, ‘Couples Retreat’ revolves around four couples trying to reconnect with each other through a tropical-island vacation. The film stars Vince Vaughn, Kristin Davis among others.

Last year, Rahman shared Oscar with lyricist Gulzar for "Jai Ho" in Slumdog Millionaire adjudged the best original song. Rahman also won an award for best original score in the same movie which revolves round a boy from Mumbai's Dharavi slum who makes it to the top. The film in all won eight Oscars.

- Asian Tribune -