Slumdog at Oscars | Slumdog Millionaire' sweeps Oscar nominations

43-year-old A R Rahman today got himself nominated for three Academy awards for his score in British-Indian movie "Slumdog Millionaire". Rahman was nominated for Best Original Score and the numbers 'Jai Ho' and 'O Saya' were shortlisted for the Best Original Song.

Slumdog Millionaire was in all shortlisted for 10 categories including best film and best director. Rahman added that "Something good is happening and I am really happy about it," Rahman became the first Indian to win a triple Oscar nomination.

Earlier this month, Rahman won Golden Globes award. Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy were shortlisted for best director and best adapted screenplay categories.