‘A Legend at Home, Now Set for the World’: Singapore Celebrates Rahman’s Oscar Triumph
The Straits Times examines how Rahman's double Oscar win for Slumdog Millionaire is creating waves in Singapore, with surging soundtrack sales and growing recognition beyond India.
‘I Don’t Want All These Awards Personally – They’re a Bridge for Artists Yet to Come’: A.R. Rahman
In an exclusive chat with Ashanti Omkar, the Oscar winner discusses acceptance speeches, his late sound engineer, the importance of crediting musicians, and why these awards are a bridge for future artists.
‘I Train Myself Not to Expect’: Rahman’s Post-Oscar Interview on Spirituality and Regrets
In an intimate interview with Rediff's Arthur J Pais, Oscar winner A.R. Rahman reveals his spiritual approach to success, his regrets about missing performers, and why he chose love over hate.
‘I Had Just 5% Hope of Winning’: Rahman’s Candid Revelations at Chennai Press Meet
From leaving champagne bottles in the US to receiving worried emails from his kids, Rahman shares intimate details of his Oscar experience at his first hometown press conference.
After Oscar Glory, A.R. Rahman Stays Grounded: ‘India Is Where My Roots Lie’
Fresh from his historic double Oscar win, A.R. Rahman speaks about his mother's blessings, Bollywood's global recognition, and his unwavering commitment to Indian music.
Rahman’s Oscar Joy: Soundarya Rajinikanth Calls Working with Oscar Winner “A Blessing”
As A.R. Rahman's Oscar wins for Slumdog Millionaire create waves, Indian directors including Gautam Menon and Soundarya Rajinikanth share their joy of collaborating with the maestro.
A Sweet Flash in the Pan: Baradwaj Rangan on Why Rahman’s Oscar Victory May Change Little
Film critic Baradwaj Rangan's editorial examines Rahman's historic Oscar victories, questioning if this British-made success will truly open Hollywood's doors for Indian filmmaking.
‘The Serenity on His Face is From Prayer’: G.V. Prakash on His Uncle’s Success Secret
From watching the ceremony live in Chennai to receiving jubilant calls from LA, Rahman's musician nephew and 'Veyil' composer G.V. Prakash shares an intimate family perspective on the historic Oscar wins.
‘I Truly Want to Get the Oscar Home for My People’: Rahman After Golden Globe Victory
From scribbling his acceptance speech on a hotel notepad to walking past Hollywood legends, Blender magazine captures A.R. Rahman's historic Golden Globe victory for Slumdog Millionaire.
‘A Cry for Peace’: The Story Behind Nusrat and Rahman’s ‘Gurus of Peace’
Months before his death in 1997, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan praised A.R. Rahman's respect for music during his final Indian concert, after their collaboration on 'Gurus of Peace' for Vande Mataram.