The man who helped make Slumdog Millionaire a spectacular hit by scoring the sound track is India's poster boy. He has been working on films from a very young age; composing music for ads and short films was his life before he began compsoing for films. When Roja happened, he was paid Rs. 25,000 for his score, but after that, there was no looking back. After the death of his father R.K. Shekhar, he was his family's sole breadwinner. Now every one remembers his Oscar speech, and Rahman is flooded with offers like never before. His fans await his next release, and expectations are running high as people expect nothing short of extraordinary, especially after the Oscars! The world is on his feet, but Rahman does not find it difficult to stay humble. He has given some very diverse music and people may not have to wait too long before they get to hear another new album from this musical genius. His next release will probably be the Hindi film Blue, produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision and directed by Anthony D'Souza. Blue stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif. Rahman feels even more responsible now, and says that he cannot cheat his listeners. His studio in Chennai is a world unto itself with all the latest gadgets and can transport you completely with the sounds and melodies that emanate. Other films for which he will compose music are Sultan The Warrior, Endhiran, 19th Step, Couples Retreat and 1-800-LOVE.