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Collaborators with A.R
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In “Collaborators’ Experiences”, diverse artists and professionals, including co-composers and concert producers, share their stories of working with A.R. Rahman. This section highlights the multifaceted nature of Rahman’s collaborations, revealing the depth and breadth of creative interactions that contribute to his musical masterpieces.
‘One of World’s Greatest Living Composers’: Universal Chief Ron Fair on Rahman Before Oscars
Before Oscar glory, Universal Music's Ron Fair already envisioned Rahman's global appeal, leading to Pussycat Dolls' Jai Ho remix. His next mission: bridging Hollywood and Bollywood through music.
‘Mark Manuel’s Morning Coffee Shows Rahman’: The Story Behind JWT’s Magic Mug
Mark Manuel's JWT mug reveals Rahman with each coffee pour, telling the story of how Chennai's advertising world discovered a genius who would revolutionize Indian music.
When S. Dhanu Predicted A.R. Rahman’s Oscars: A Story of Extraordinary Friendship
Months before Rahman's Oscar victories, producer Kalaipuli Dhanu publicly congratulated him. Inside the story of a friendship built on unwavering faith and prophetic trust.
Aishwarya Rai Celebrates Rahman’s Oscar Wins: “His Music Has Been Part of My Journey”
From 'Iruvar' to 'Raavan', Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reflects on her long association with Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman while filming in Kolkata for Mani Ratnam's latest project.
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 World’s Most Downloaded Tune’: How Rahman’s Oscar Wins Amplified Brand Value
From Airtel's signature tune to Nokia's social initiatives, exploring how A.R. Rahman's historic double Oscar victory amplified his brand value and created marketing milestones for Indian companies.
‘This Is Just the Beginning’: Bollywood Reacts to Rahman and Resul’s Historic Oscar Wins
From Karan Johar to Shabana Azmi, leading voices of Indian cinema share their pride and joy as A.R. Rahman and Resul Pookutty make history at the 81st Academy Awards with Slumdog Millionaire.
‘He Visited His Piano Teacher Till the End’: The Teachers Who Shaped A.R. Rahman
From the front-row student who wouldn't cut his hair to the boy who needed help carrying his keyboard, Rahman's teachers at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan share memories of their Oscar-winning alumnus.
‘I Started Screaming When Rahman Won’: Trisha on Watching Oscars Alone in Her Hotel Room
Speaking to Sify.com from her Hyderabad film set, actress Trisha shares her uncontained excitement about A.R. Rahman's Oscar wins, revealing how she chose films just to work with the composer's music.