LOS ANGELES: Indian music maestro A R Rahman created history on Sunday night as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Golden Globe awards for best original music score for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire.

Rahman''s song ''Jai Ho,'' penned by lyricist Gulzar, was nominated for Best Original Music Score.

''Slumdog'' is based on a novel by Indian diplomat Vikash Swarup and stars Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan in lead among others.