Highlights
- Music maestro AR Rahman lost out on a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award in the Best Original Music category to Alexandre Desplat, who bagged the trophy for his score in 'The King's Speech'.
- The Oscar-winning musician was in the race for his second BAFTA award, after being nominated for Danny Boyle's '127 Hours'. He had won a BAFTA in 2009 for his work in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
- Even though the 45-year-old composer failed to grab a trophy at Sunday's ceremony, he has already bagged the Best Original Song award at the 16th Critics' Choice Awards last month for his number 'If I Rise' from '127 Hours'.
- Rahman was also nominated at this year's Golden Globe awards for his music in the same film, but lost out to 'The Social Network'.
- Indian hopes are now pinned on the upcoming Oscars, where Rahman has been nominated in two categories – original score in '127 Hours' and original song 'If I Rise'.
Music maestro AR Rahman lost out on a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award in the Best Original Music category to Alexandre Desplat, who bagged the trophy for his score in 'The King's Speech'.
The Oscar-winning musician was in the race for his second BAFTA award, after being nominated for Danny Boyle's '127 Hours'. He had won a BAFTA in 2009 for his work in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Even though the 45-year-old composer failed to grab a trophy at Sunday's ceremony, he has already bagged the Best Original Song award at the 16th Critics' Choice Awards last month for his number 'If I Rise' from '127 Hours'.
Rahman was also nominated at this year's Golden Globe awards for his music in the same film, but lost out to 'The Social Network'.
Indian hopes are now pinned on the upcoming Oscars, where Rahman has been nominated in two categories - original score in '127 Hours' and original song 'If I Rise'.