Rahman in Couples Retreat!

Universal Studios has officially signed up A.R. Rahman who�to score the music for their forthcoming project. Rahman has been busy ever since he won the prestigious Academy awards this year and has made several trips to the United States to meet filmmakers and finalize his next projects. The name of the film is Couples Retreat; the cast and the crew have not been confirmed yet.

The film, a romantic comedy, will be directed by Peter Pelensky. Rahman was not available for immediate comment. The 'Mozart of Madras', as he is popularly known, is expected to start working on this project very soon and may have to set up a high tech studio in Hollywood where he can mix and record music instantaneously.

Couples Retreat is expected to be released by end of this year. Another major project that Rahman is�working on is 19th Step, directed by Bharat Bala.

We hope Rahman's Hollywood score is a musical treat and bring encores in terms of Oscars!