A.R. Rahman Performs 'Jai Ho' on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

February 20 2009 21:20 PST

By Alex Gonzalez

Slumdog fever has officially hit Jay Leno!  That's right, capping off 'Slumdog Night' on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, A.R. Rahman performed his Oscar nominated song 'Jai Ho' from the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'  (Remember Jay, it's A.R. Rahman, not A.J., but good to see you corrected yourself).  Freida Pinto was a guest on the show, hence Leno's declaration of 'Slumdog Night.'

The music set was turned into a Bollywood dance hall for the night as the nation got to see a taste of what all the fuss has been about.  With the beautiful colors, the sharp, remarkable dancing and awesome voices, after watching this video, I can't wait to see how this will look at the Academy Awards.  A.R. Rahman had the crowd clapping to the song and while you couldn't see it, you could tell the crowd had an urge to want to dance in their seats.  After watching this performance, you're going to have to agree that if A.R. Rahman doesn't take home an Academy Award this Sunday, it's the travesty of all travesties. 

I don't know if it's just me or if this clip's sound isn't synchronized correctly with the video, but it looked like A.R. Rahman was lip synching.  Don't worry, as long as the word doesn't spread, it's ok.  Gotta rest your voice for the big show anyway, A.R.!  Now 'Jai Ho' isn't the only song he has nominated for Best Song.  He also has 'O Saya' nominated as well.  So let us know what you think.  Do you think 'O Saya' should win, or 'Jai Ho' should win the award?  If you like both songs, is it just going to be cool no matter what song he wins for as long as he wins?  Drop us a comment and let us know what you think as we're only a couple of days away from hopefully seeing the crowning achievement of A.R. Rahman and everyone who contributed to 'Slumdog Millionaire.'  Watch the video and see for yourself!

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March 02, 2009 01:27 PST

Dude Watch Akon's new music video called 'beautiful' its music has composed by A.r.rahman.He also featured in the video.. Its already on youtube,look for it now.

February 23, 2009 14:25 PST

you know who lyp syncs hard core???? H- FUKIN SHITTY DHAMI..please google and see what Lyp Synching is..its not the same as signing on backup vocals..

February 23, 2009 05:30 PST

Also, doesn't Sukhwinder Singh actually sing the song?

February 22, 2009 03:09 PST

Hi, The problem is with this particular copy of the video that's been uploaded on youtube. I watched it on TV and recorded it too... the audio is in perfect sync in my copy! I dont think AR is lip-sync-ing!

February 21, 2009 06:32 PST

A R Rahman was definitely NOT lip-synching...I watched it on hi-definition broadcast on a 50-inch plasma.....He sang his heart out..... What you see here is a defect in the video uploaded...look at Jay Leno's lips and the time delay from this words before the song begins.

February 21, 2009 06:22 PST

this is A. R. Rehman at his best...........he deserves an oscar definitely.........if he does'nt get one,then it is shame for the oscar awards itsef..this conveys indians that an untouchable is ofcourse touchable

February 21, 2009 06:20 PST

Rahman is still so shy n humble after this performance .. truu genius :D ..

February 21, 2009 05:27 PST

i watched leno while it was actually aired and i dont think rahman lip synced at all

February 20, 2009 21:37 PST

Great to see AR made it on to Leno. I know that the video is out of sync, but it's a blatant lip sync regardless. And why cant these dudes that get a national gig dress up for the part?

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