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Remembering R.K. Sekhar
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In this section, we will delve into the personal life and background of R.K. Sekhar, a musician and the father of the famous composer A.R. Rahman. Sekhar Master’s early exposure to music through his father, who was a renowned performer in South India, is highlighted. Additionally, the section covers Sekhar Master’s work as an assistant music director and his exceptional musical talent, particularly on the harmonium.
Six-Year-Old A.R. Rahman’s First Composition (Ch. 4)
A.R. Rahman’s first music composition incident: It was April 2006, and the late Bharanikkavu Shivakumar, a lyricist, was…
A Closer Look at the Cinematic Legacy of R.K. Sekhar (Ch. 5)
R.K. Sekhar was a celebrated Indian music director and composer whose work can be heard in many films.…
The Moving Tale of Rahman’s Rise to Music and Faith (Ch. 3)
Today, Rahman says ‘Islam has given me peace. As Dileep I had an inferiority complex. As A. R.…
A.R. Rahman: From Second Fiddle to Global Sensation (Ch. 2)
A. R. Rahman or Allah Rakha Rahman was born actually A. S. Dileep Kumar on the 6th of…
R.K. Sekhar: The Musical Influence on Rahman’s Career (Ch. 1)
“I’ve spent all my life playing second fiddle. It is only through my son that I can hope…