Rahman is also nominated for the Best Original Score trophy where he will be competing with John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon), Hans Zimmer (Inception), Alexandre Desplat (The King’s Speech) and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (The Social Network).

Rahman has failed to bag any award at the Golden Globe after being nominated for the Best Original Score. The Mozart of Madras earlier, lost out in the same category at Golden Globe to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who won for their music in The Social Network.

Will Rahman ‘Rise’ against the same contenders at the Oscars, only time will tell?

The ‘Legend of Zorro star’ will star alongside Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts and Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto, reports Contactmusic.

Allen has not yet revealed any plot details about the upcoming film – but shooting is slated to begin in London this summer (09).

Pinto has credited director Danny Boyle for landing a role in three-time Oscar winner Allen’s new venture.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ swept the Oscar by winning 8 awards including the Best Film. (Source ANI)

It’s a saying in Hindi, “Bhagwaan Jab deta hai to chappar phad ke deta hai” (when he gives, he gives in abundance) which aptly describes Frieda Pinto’s case.

Yesterday, she was a small time model in Mumbai, unknown and unrecognized. Luckily, Danny Boyles ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ happened which not only gave her recognition and fame across the globe but also looks establishing her into an actress! So much so less that three-time Oscar winner Woody Allen wish to cast her in his next flick.

In an interview to U.S morning news programme Today, the 24 year sensation credited Boyle for landing the role in Allen’s new venture- but forget Rahul Antao for anything.

The lady expressed her eagerness, “Yes, it’s up (begins) in July (09). So thank you, Danny Boyle, for helping me take off,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

Now, we expect some disclosure from the lady- hopefully Dev Patel relation could soon hit the headlines! We look forward to it or another success and…