Singer Sukhwinder Singh’s song ‘Jai Ho’ form ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ won an Oscar but due to some lapse on the part of the organizers he couldn’t even perform at the Oscars.

It was as if the whole world was listening to his songs and bouquets were bestowed on the ‘Slumdog’ team but he was no where around.

The latest is that he’s been cheated of Rs. 12 crore.

Reportedly middlemen allegedly posing as his managers charged event organisers three to four times the price he normally quotes for stage shows.

Lyricist, singer had to call off plans to attend ceremony

Oscar winner Gulzar and Jai Ho… singer Sukhwinder Singh were conspicuous by their absence at the award presentation ceremony. They had to cancel their plans at the last moment since they didn't get their visas in time, confirmed sources. 

Gulzar was supposed to get the award along with Rahman in the 'best song' category while Sukhwinder was to perform the song along with music director on stage. Sources said that Sukhwinder had to wait till the last minute before being informed that he won't be on the flight to Hollywood.

Rahman took up the mike to sing Jai Ho… in the absence of Sukhwinder during the performance at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

It’s true that two ‘Live’ performers at this year ‘Oscars’ are from India.

Ace Bollywood singers A R Rahman and Sukhwinder Singh have got an invitation to perform ‘Live’ at the 81st annual Academy Awards night, on February 22 in Los Angeles.

The Mozart of Madras Rahman will open the ‘Oscar Night’ along with Sukhi, with ‘Jai Ho’ from the Danny Boyle's movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

Slumdog Millionaire, which recently won 4 Golden Globe awards, also created a huge buzz at the well-known SAG awards.