Washington, Feb 19 : Music composer A. R. Rahman has said that he identifies himself with Slumdog Millionaire's hero - the 18-year-old slum boy who overcomes hardships by winning a fortune on Indian version of `Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'

Rahman, who has been nominated in the Oscars for the songs, "O ... Saya" and "Jai Ho", had to overcome numerous hurdles in his journey from hometown Chennai (formerly Madras) in south India to the Academy Awards.

But insists he takes life positively.

London, Feb 9: ''Slumdog Millionaire'' won seven gongs at the BAFTAs, including the Best Music award for A. R. Rahman.

The story of an 18-year-old boy from rags-to-riches also won the Best Film and Best Director for Danny Boyle.

Resul Pookutty was the other Indian to win a BAFTA award for best sound editing.

Other awards included Best Editing, Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay.

Much appreciated "Slumdog Millionaire" has got another reason to be back in the news. But this time, for some wrong reason.

The Patna court sued Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor and music director A R Rahman for allegedly calling slum inhabitants’ names in “Slumdog Millionaire”. The film is all set for an all-India release on January 23.

Having won the coveted Golden Globe award for Best Original Music Score for 'Slumdog Millionaire', music maestro A. R. Rahman returned home in the early hours today to a stirring welcome of his fans and well wishers as thousands thronged the Chennai Airport to welcome their God of music and filled the air with the music of traditional drumbeats and applause.

Rahman too seemed to be very pleased with this feat of his.

Washington, Jan 12: After winning the Critics Award, music director AR Rahman has walked away with yet another gong for Best Score in ''''Slumdog Millionaire'''' at the Golden Globes awards.

The movie, which follows the story of the young boy from rags to riches, has walked away with four gongs at the award ceremony, reports Variety.

Danny Boyle won Best Director award, while writer Simon Beaufoy also won an award for the film.

''''Slumdog Millionaire'''' was also named the best film.

Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' earned A. R. Rahman the Best Music Composer award at the 14th annual Critics'' Choice awards in America.

The event was held on January 8, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in LA on Thursday. Slumdog Millionaire walked away with 5 awards.

The movie is about a young boy's "from rags to riches" story.

Director Danny Boyle won Best Director award and Writer Simon Beaufoy won an award for the film.

Actor Dev Patel received the young actor/actress award.