SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 39

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 20 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

Name the Indian music composer of songs for the film 'Slumdog Millionare'.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. AR Rahman.

  • The Indian music composer of songs for the film Slumdog Millionaire is A.R. Rahman.
  • He gained international fame for his work on this film and won several prestigious awards for the soundtrack, including:
    • 2 Academy Awards (Oscars) – Best Original Score and Best Original Song ("Jai Ho")
    • Golden Globe Award – Best Original Score
    • BAFTA Award – Best Film Music
  • A.R. Rahman's music played a crucial role in the film’s global success and helped introduce Indian musical styles to a wider international audience.
  • The film Slumdog Millionaire was directed by Danny Boyle.
  • Renowned Indian lyricist Gulzar also received an Oscar for writing the lyrics of Jai Ho.