A.R. Rahman’s first Hollywood film Couples Retreat has won him a place in the Oscar shortlist yet again for the Best Original Song. The Tamil song ‘Na Na’ has been was shortlisted in the Best Original Song category for the 82nd Academy Awards. The number is special for Rahman as it marks his six-year-old son Alim’s debut as singer. It will compete with 62 songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures for nomination, to be announced February 2, according to the official website of the Academy awards. ‘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 musician, who became the first Indian to win two Oscars, is in the running for the coveted prize for the second consecutive year. Last year Rahman’s ‘Jai Ho’ won the top prize in the Best Original Song category. He also took the trophy for the Best Soundtrack for his compositions in Slumdog Millionaire. Directed by Emmy-nominated Peter Billingsley, Couples Retreat revolves round four couples trying to reconnect with each other through a tropical-island vacation.
The musician, who became the first Indian to win two Oscars, is in the running for the coveted prize for the second consecutive year. Last year Rahman’s ‘Jai Ho’ won the top prize in the Best Original Song category. He also took the trophy for the Best Soundtrack for his compositions in Slumdog Millionaire. Directed by Emmy-nominated Peter Billingsley, Couples Retreat revolves round four couples trying to reconnect with each other through a tropical-island vacation.
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