FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2009 file photo, A.R. Rahman performs during the 81st Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Rahman won the Oscar for best original song "Jai Ho" from the motion picture "Slumdog Millionaire." AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2009 file photo, A.R. Rahman performs during the 81st Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Rahman won the Oscar for best original song "Jai Ho" from the motion picture "Slumdog Millionaire."

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  5. Large Oscar statues are seen before getting a fresh coat of paint by scenic artists near Los Angeles October 19, 2009, in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  6. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  7. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sands a large Oscar statue before applying a fresh coat of paint on it, near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  8. Scenic artist Dena D'Angelo sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  9. Indian music composer A.R. Rahman, who received two Oscars for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire," speaks during a press conference in Hyderabad, India, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009.
  10. Indian music composer A.R. Rahman, who received two Oscars for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire," speaks during a press conference in Hyderabad, India, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009.
  11. Oscar winning music director A. R. Rahman smiles during a news conference in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad October 12, 2009.
  12. Oscar winning music director A. R. Rahman poses for a picture during a news conference to promote his forthcoming movie "Blue" in Mumbai August 12, 2009. Rahman has composed the music for the movie.
  13. Oscar winning music director A. R. Rahman (L) and Resul Pookutty, winner of the Oscar for sound mixing for "Slumdog Millionaire", pose for a picture during a news conference to promote their forthcoming movie "Blue" in Mumbai August 12, 2009. Rahman composed the music and Resul edited the movie.

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