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Oru Kanavin Isai
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“Oru Kanavin Isai” is a comprehensive biography of A.R. Rahman written by Krishna DaVinci for the popular Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan. The biography which was originally written in Tamil was released in weekly installments and delves into the life and career of the legendary composer. From his humble beginnings to his rise to global fame, this biography offers a unique and in-depth look at the life and work of Rahman.
The Global Reach of Roja and Music Technology (Ch. 11)
Technology in music is as important as the music itself. In those days, Indian music fans were longing…
A.R. Rahman and Shankar’s Successful Partnership (Ch. 12)
After his stint with director SA Chandrasekaran, as an assistant director, a young man named Shankar was just…
A.R. Rahman’s Late Night Studio Culture (Ch. 13)
In his childhood, Rahman loved going to bed late, playing carom board, and waking up late in the…
Michael Jackson’s Influence on A.R. Rahman (Ch. 14)
“It took me several hours to digest the news. I’ve never seen any other musician with so much…
From “Rangeela” to Bollywood and Beyond (Ch. 15)
The success of Rahman’s hindi debut, “Rangeela” opened new doors for him, which he even hadn’t expected. Bollywood…
“Muthu” Soundtrack: From Doubt to Super Hit (Ch. 16)
Rajni is a Super Star, who is always careful to maintain that image. Rahman, on the other hand,…
Rahman’s Breakthrough Album “Vande Mataram” (Ch. 17)
Rahman first came to prominence with the musical “Bombay Dreams,” which was directed by Hindi film director Shekhar…
Rahman and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams (Ch.18)
In 1999, Michael Jackson planned to hold a concert series for children suffering from poverty and hunger around…
Slumdog Millionaire: Secret Music Project of A.R. Rahman (Ch.19)
“After the successful launch of Bombay Dreams in London, Rahman exclaimed, “All of these things are strange to…
Ever-Growing Legacy of Rahman’s Music Continues (Ch.20)
Dileep, a boy born in a middle-class slum in Chennai, who started playing the piano at the age…