Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker jokingly claims credit for A.R. Rahman's Oscars, stating he 'allowed' Rahman to work on 'Slumdog Millionaire.' Their collaboration on 'What's Your Raashee?' was postponed due to Rahman's Hollywood offers. Gowariker praised Rahman's intuitive music creation process while acknowledging the time it takes to align with the director's vision.
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