MUMBAI — Carnatic singer Bombay Jayashri, the only Indian nominated for an Oscar this year, is thrilled that her simple lullaby gets recognition at the Academy Awards. Jayashri is nominated in the Original Song category for “Pi's Lullaby”, along with composer Michael Danna. “I got to know about the nomination after some of my friends messaged me. I was not expecting it at all but I am thrilled that the film has bagged 11 nominations,” Jayashri told the Indian Express newspaper over phone from Chennai. “It is a happy moment for Indian music. It is a very simple lullaby and comes from a mother's heart. Language does not matter as its feeling is universal,” said Jayashri, who also penned the lyrics of the Tamil song. Jayashri says she was guided by film's director Ang Lee and Danna while working on the song. She is also hoping that Lee, who is already an Oscar winner, wins another trophy for “Pi”. “Working with Danna and Ang lee taught me many things. Lee is a genius,” she added. — Agencies
