James Cameron’s "Avatar" nominated in 9 categories for 2010 Oscars

The movie Avatar directed by James Cameron has been nominated in 9 categories for the Academy awards 2010. There are high expectations that Avatar would dominate the Oscar awards 2010.Avatar is one of the most successful movies in hollywood on the box office breaking various records. Now Avatar is all set to break records at the Academy Awards after being nominated for 9 categories.


“Avatar” has been voted for categories Direction, Music (Original Score), Art Direction, Cinematography, Film Editing, Best Picture, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Visual Effects.In the Oscar awards 2009 last year, Slumdog Millionaire (directed by Danny Boyle) was the foremost hit in various categories. There are great expectations that Avatar movie will lead the final list of Oscar Awards 2010 after dominating nomination list.

"Avatar" is based on a new world in which man have extra ordinary capabilities. The movie has so far been considered the best combination of technology and creativity. The Music for the movie is composed by James Horner.

A.R Rehman

A.R Rehman(Allah Rakha Rehman) known as the Mozart of Madras became the first Indian to won 2 Oscar awards.He was awarded 2 oscars for Original Score and Best Song for "Jai Ho" of "SlumDog Millionaire" at the recently held Oscar Awards Ceremony.He delivered a touching speech while receiving the Oscar Award - "All my life, I have had a choice of love and hate. I chose love and I am here." He is India’s finest music maestro and most of his compositions reflect a fusion of east and west .A.R Rehman has won 4 National Film Awards,Malaysian National Award, Mauritius National Award, Malaysian National Award,honorary award from Stanford University for contributions to global music including the BAFTA and Golden Globe awards.

Rehman began his career as a jingle composer in the year 1987. He has composed jingles for ads of brands like Parry's,Asian Paints,Airtel,Titan,Airtel etc.With 5 years in the field of advertising he composed around 300 jingles.In the year 1989, Rehman started his own music recording and mixing studio Panchathan Record Inn in the backyard of his house.This small studio has now become one of India's most well equipped and advanced recording studios.In the year 1992,he got his major career break with the Tamil film "Roja" which made him immensely popular. He received the Indian National Award for the Best Music Composer for this movie, the first time ever by a debutant.From then on he has composed brilliant music for the Indian film Industry.

He was born to K. Shekhar and Kasturi (alias Kareema Begum) in the year January 6,1966 in Chennai (Madras),India.He is married to Saira banu and has 3 children - Khatija, Rahima and Amin.

The movie : "SlumDog Millionaire"

"SlumDog Millionaire",as the name suggests is a story of how an orphan boy from the slums in Mumbai, goes on to win the Indian version of the popular game show "Who wants to be a Millionaire"(Kaun Banega Crorepati).The story line is taken from the book 'Q and A' written by Indian author Vikas Swarup.

This British drama is directed by English born Danny Boyle and co directed by Lovely Tandon.The film is set in India and Indian actors and actresses have been cast in this movie.This film has been much talked about as it has been nominated for 10 awards at the Oscars.In addition it has won 5 Critics Choice awards and 7 BAFTA Awards.The lead role of Jamal Malik is played by Dev Patel and the game show host Prem Kumar is played by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor.The character of the orphan girl Latika is played by a model Freida Pinto.

The film has been nominated for the following categories : Best Picture,Best Adapted Screenplay – writer for Simon Beaufoy, Achievement in Directing for Danny Boyle,Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing,Best Sound Mixing,Best Original Score for A.R Rehman , Best Original Song -2 Nominations for the songs 'Jai Ho' and 'O Saya'.