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In this category, you’ll find a detailed and extensive overview of the renowned music composer A.R. Rahman’s life and career, written by Gopal Srinivasan, the former administrator of the A.R. Rahman Yahoo Fans Group. The information in this section has been compiled and sourced from Gopal’s personal website and includes information about Rahman’s early life, rise to fame, and many achievements in the music industry.
[Ch. 11] The Sony Deal That Took Rahman Global: Vande Mataram’s World Story
In 1997, Sony Music, home to Michael Jackson and Celine Dion, chose their first Indian artist. Rahman's three-album deal would begin with Vande Mataram's historic release in 28 countries.
[Ch. 12] The Collaboration He Feared to Ask For: Rahman Meets Lata Mangeshkar
Too humble to approach the legendary Lata Mangeshkar with his 'freaky' compositions, Rahman finally collaborated with the Nightingale for 'Jiya Jale' - a historic moment in Indian music.
![[Ch. 13] The Man Who Couldn't Stop Winning: Rahman's Filmfare Saga](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AR_Gallery-4.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1)
[Ch. 13] The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Winning Awards: A.R. Rahman’s Filmfare Saga
From his debut with Roja to his tenth win for Jeans, Rahman collected Filmfare Awards like clockwork through the 90s, creating a record that defined a new era in Indian film music.
[Ch. 14] Five Crore Deal, Twenty Lakh Orders: The Unprecedented ‘Taal’ Story
When Tips paid an unprecedented ₹5 crores for Taal's music rights and received 20 lakh initial orders, it wasn't just a film score anymore - it was Rahman's boldest statement to Bollywood.
![[Ch. 15] No Show: The Rahman - Jennifer Lopez Football Concert That India Imagined](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AR_Gallery-5.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1)
[Ch. 15] No Show: The Rahman – Jennifer Lopez Football Concert That India Imagined
As rumors multiplied about Rahman performing with Jennifer Lopez at the Sahara Millennium Football Cup in Calcutta, the dream concert remained just that - a creation of media speculation.
[Ch. 16] Nine Awards, One Oscar Night: A.R. Rahman’s Historic Year with ‘Lagaan’
With multiple awards, international recognition, and a historic moment at the Academy Awards, Lagaan's score became Rahman's passport to global acclaim in a challenging year.
[Ch. 17] Like a Boat Without a Sail: Rahman’s Sacred Journey Through Music and Beyond
'I am like a boat in the river, I go where ever it takes me' - Rahman reveals how spirituality shapes his music, viewing success as divine grace and composition as a form of prayer.