Rahman gets two Grammy nominations

AR Rahman, popularly known as Isai Puyal (The Music Storm) has been nominated for two Grammy awards for the film Slumdog Millionaire.

A R Rahman has been nominated in the best soundtrack for motion pictures, television or other visual media category for the film, and in the best song for motion picture, television and other visual media category for 'Jai ho', said the official Grammy website. Written by lyricist Gulzar, 'Jai ho' had already won Oscar for Rahman few months ago.

Nominated for the first time at the Grammy's, Rahman won two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire and the best original score award at the 2009 Golden Globe Award. The 52th edition of the Annual Grammy Awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Jan 31 next year