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December 7, 2009

"'Jai Ho' is from Ramayan to Rahman; I will take no credit for it" - Gulzar


From the Ramayan to Rahman, that's the journey that according to Gulzar saab, the phrase 'Jai Ho' has made. "It's not as if I coined it on the spot for Slumdog Millionaire," says Gulzar saab after hearing that 'Jai Ho' has been nominated on Thursday in prestigious category of 'Best Song Written For A Motion Picture' at the Grammys.

"'Jai Ho' is a term that is as ancient as it is sacrosanct. I would sound extremely foolish if I took any credit for that phrase or for the success of that song. The entire credit must go to Rahman and Rahman alone. He has taken our popular sounds to an international level."

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