India goes for an Oscar nominated Tamil song as Chennai-based Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri won a nomination for original score in 'Life of Pi', raising hopes after 2009 to repeat the Academy Awards. Jayashri has been nominated in the 'Original Song' category for "Pi's Lullaby' written by herself and composed by Mychael Danna in the film."I feel so happy and I think it's by god's grace and all my teacher's blessings and it is a very great opportunity to work with director Ang Lee and Mychael Danna," she told the media here. An overwhelmed Jayashri further said that Oscar winning musician A.R. Rahman has congratulated her on her feet. Jayashri, who is also a music composer , is a star playback singer in Tamil cinema. She has been trained in Hindustani music and plays Violin and 'Veena',, a plucked musical instrument.
Earlier in 2009, star music composer A.R.Rahman, nicknamed "The Mozart of Madras" by the Indian media, made history by bringing India's first Oscar Award to home. 'Life of Pi' is based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, directed by Ang Lee and stars Indian newcomer Suraj Sharma. The fantasy shipwreck film received 11 Oscar nods, including one for best picture.PI's Lullaby:
Keywords: Oscar Awards 2013, Life of Pi, Bombay Jayashri.