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AR Rahman (India)
nominated by:
Sajan, India:
'With his different music directions, he also directs the Indian local music
to the music world. His Vantemataram album becomes the peoples' song in
India. It has reached the blood of everyone in India. Now with his new
practice in the English musical world he has also made a huge signature in
the world of music.'
Richard Turner, London:
'The man who has done most to put the music of modern India on the global map, Rahman deserves the Award for his 2002 Hindi film scores The Legend of Bhagat Singh and Saathiya as well as the ground breaking London stage musical Bombay Dreams.'
Senthil, India:
'With his original and versatile approach for music, he has been the top music director in India throughout the 90's. And now he is into the international scene as well. Indian music is getting recognised worldwide because of him. He is a genius!'
Rajendra Samaluru, Germany:
'He is the best Indian musician who has successfully mixed Indian folk/classic music with the western one's. Many of his tunes are not only big hits but also a big inspiration for many "wanna be musicians".'
Prashant, India:
'His pulsating and soulful music has motivated, entertained, and given the feeling of the divine. He has driven the whole nation to the a new world of music, which probably no one has done before. The only person in India,w ho gives the credits to all the musicians, technicians etc. He is not only a musican, but a very humble and geneous human being, which makes him a legend for all times! He is a maestro, for which no award can match his caliber. We have already awarded him with our hearts!'
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