Mad, Sad and Bad Jun 23, 2009
While here she will also give a talk on a varied career that spans numerous TV shows, two novels and the Bollywood musical Bombay Dreams. "I think it'll be a general romp through the different bits," she says when asked which of her many career facets the latter event will focus on. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Double Novello triumph for Elbow May 22, 2009
Page last updated at 17:25 GMT, Thursday, 21 May 2009 18:25 UK. By Liam Allen Entertainment reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- UK)
Square roots Mar 19, 2009
She currently has a part in BBC One's Mistresses and starred in A R Rahman's West End show Bombay Dreams, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber. She sang the hit song Shakalaka Baby, which won best video at MTV Asia Awards. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A hero's homecoming Feb 24, 2009
" Those who have witnessed Rahman-Hughes' powerful, thrilling vocals would be shocked to learn that he has never had any formal voice training. Instead, the 34-year-old graduated from dance school and performed with several companies as well as choreographed dance showcases. His foray into musical theatre began when he auditioned for the part of a dancer in a production and was asked if he could sing and act. Needless to say, he impressed the director with his voice and acting, and went on to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
More than Bombay Dreams Feb 24, 2009
More than Bombay Dreams - Views - livemint ... More than Bombay Dreams ... It is this ability that drew global attention to his prodigious talent and led to him doing a musical, Bombay Dreams, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber; it first premiered in London and then performed on Broadway, New Yorkthe first time for an India-inspired musical. (Livemint)
Slumdog's "Mozart Of The Madras" Feb 23, 2009
Rahman first gained wider recognition in the West when he wrote the score for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2002 London production of the musical "Bombay Dreams.". MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News -- World)
'Slumdog' composer Rahman up for 3 Oscars Feb 22, 2009
But he's remained relatively unknown abroad, despite productions such as the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Bombay Dreams." "Slumdog Millionaire" changed all that. If he takes home an Oscar tonight (he has three nominations), he'll be the first Indian to win one since Bhanu Athaiya won for costume design for "Gandhi" (1982). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A.R. Rahman Relates To "Slumdog" Hero Feb 19, 2009
Rahman's first major exposure to a larger Western audience came when Andrew Lloyd Webber asked him to write the songs for the 2002 London musical "Bombay Dreams.". "Like any good art 00001DF1 ist, A.R. is not a traditionalist, he's a revolutionary. He uses all the revolutionary things that come from all over the world in his stuff ... hip-hop beats, electronics .. and there's an incredible inquisitiveness and playfulness in his music," said the Oscar-winning, German-born film composer Hans... (CBS News)
Double chance Feb 18, 2009
Rahman is best known in the UK for his West End musical Bombay Dreams. Not everyone has been so delighted with Slumdog's success. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Indian composer identifies with Slumdog hero Feb 18, 2009
Rahman has composed music for more than 130 Indian films and gained recognition in the West when he wrote the score for the 2002 musical Bombay Dreams. He also wrote music for the stage adaptation of Lord of the Rings and the film Elizabeth: The Golden Age. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Global Business: Bollywood Calling Feb 8, 2009
In 2003, rapper Jay Z sampled London DJ Punjabi MC on the Bollywood-flavored track "Beware of the Boys." Bombay Dreams launched on Broadway the following year. The infectiously danceable "Chaiyya Chaiyya" played over the opening credits of Spike Lee's film Inside Man in 2006. (Time.com)
