A R Rahman bags two trophies at the Grammy Awards

Indian music maestro A R Rahman struck gold once again, bagging two trophies at the 52nd Grammy Awards here for his music in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.



The composer, who has already won a Golden Globe and two Academy awards, registered win in both the categories he was nominated for.



He was the earliest winner in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture category and picked up another trophy for his song "Jai Ho" in the best motion picture song category moments later.



"This is insane, God great again," the 44-year-old composer said while accepting the golden gramophones.



Rahman beat Steve Jordan for "Cadillac Records," Quentin Tarantino for "Inglourious Basterds", the producers of "Twilight" and "True Blood" to bag the award in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture category.



In the best song category Rahman's rivals included Bruce Springsteen for his song "The Wrestler," from the Oscar-nominated movie of the same name

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali, who was nominated in the Best Traditional World Music Album category for his album "Ancient Sounds", lost out to Douga Mansa by Mamadou Diabate.



Tabla maestro Hussain, who had won a Grammy last year, was nominated in the Best Classical Crossover Album category for his album "The Melody of Rhythm", failed to register a win this year. He lost out to Yo-Yo Ma's "Songs Of Joy And Peace".



Rahman's Grammy win was similar to his triumph at the Oscars last year where he picked up the best original score statuette before winning the Oscar for 'Jai Ho', which has become an international anthem. ..



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