A R Rahman returns home to a rousing welcome

Avid fans thronged the airport to receive their hero even as traditional musicians playing the Nadaswaram and other folk artistes' performances were in place to receive the musician.

Rahman, whose fans followed him all the way till his house, said he was sharing the award with all Indians and Tamils. "Slumdog Millionaire reflected India and its 'subject and content' encouraged one to come to the limelight despite being from a humble background," he said.

It was the story of a small time slum resident striking it rich after winning a jackpot in a quiz show, on the lines of Kaun Banega Crorepati and is directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle.