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Reflections about Rahman
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“Reflections About Rahman” offers a unique glimpse into the personal and professional journeys of those who’ve worked with A.R. Rahman. In this section, you will find articles where collaborators, singers, musicians, directors, lyricists, and technicians share their intimate experiences and the profound impact Rahman has had on their lives and careers. These articles form a collection of stories that paint a vivid picture of collaboration, inspiration, and musical genius.
The Garage Tape that changed everything: Tanvi Shah’s rise to fame with A.R. Rahman
In a chat on the Rahmania Show, Tanvi Shah talks about how luck played a part in meeting A.R. Rahman and her varied work with him, highlighting famous songs like "Jillenu Oru Kadhal" and "Fanaa" from "Yuvaa".
Only If I scold, your songs will become a hit: Mohammed Aslam’s journey with A.R. Rahman
In an interview on the Rahmania Show, singer Mohammed Aslam credits his unique journey with A.R. Rahman, reflecting on their hit collaborations like "Ponmagal Vandhal" and "Ilamai".
Unexpected Harmonies: How Palakkad Sreeram found his voice with A.R. Rahman
In an interview with Rahmania Show, Palakkad Sreeram credits his unexpected transition from flautist to playback singer to A.R. Rahman, reflecting on their hit collaborations from 'Takshak' .
A song unheard, until A.R. Rahman listened: Palakkad Sreeram’s breakthrough
In an interview with The Hindu, Palakkad Sreeram credits his unexpected musical break and enriching experiences with A.R. Rahman, reflecting on their hit collaborations like 'Taj Mahal' and the album 'Choreography'.
Behind the Mix: Aditya Modi’s award-winning sound engineering with A.R. Rahman
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Aditya Modi credits his challenging yet rewarding apprenticeship under A.R. Rahman, reflecting on their hit collaborations like Meenaxi, Yuva, and Guru.
Creative confluence: Aamir Khan on crafting ‘Ghajini’ with A.R. Rahman and Prasoon Joshi
In an insightful entry on his blog, Aamir Khan talks about how special it was to work on Ghajini. He mentions A.R. Rahman's amazing music and Prasoon Joshi's touching lyrics as key to making Ghajini's story come alive.
Beyond the cut: Khalid Mohamed seeks Rahman’s 15-minute ‘Piya Haji Ali’ masterpiece
In a conversation with Khalid Mohamed, A.R. Rahman highlights the role of nature and prayer in shaping his music. Revealing aspects of his creative process, Rahman draws attention to his efforts on "Fiza".
A special corner in the heart for Rahman: Hariharan’s reflections on their collaborations
In an interview with Rediff, Hariharan credits Rahman's revolutionary sound design and his role in elevating the singer's career, reflecting on their hit collaborations from Guru and Roja.
Rahman and I have a perfect understanding and rapport with each other – Shankar
In this interview with Sify.com, director Shankar reflects on his longstanding collaboration with A.R. Rahman, emphasizing their perfect ability to create chart-topping music together.
No way, I’m not going to a strange man’s house at night: Karen David’s turning point with A.R. Rahman
In this interview with Indya.com, Karen David shares her journey of working with A.R. Rahman. Karen recounts the pivotal moment when Rahman saw her perform, leading to an invitation that almost went unanswered.