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Print Interviews: 2009
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Let’s step back to 2009 – a golden year when A.R. Rahman sat down with us, fresh off his Oscar win for “Slumdog Millionaire.” These weren’t just regular interviews – they were late-night chats in his Chennai studio, where he’d pause between takes to share stories about how “Dil Se” was born at 3 AM, or why he scrapped and rebuilt “Gurus of Peace” seven times until it felt right.
‘Hope is Nothing But a Belief in the Supernatural’: A.R. Rahman on Slumdog Millionaire
The Oscar-winning composer shares his unique approach to orchestration, vocal arrangements, and how trusting creative instincts led to Slumdog Millionaire's success.
‘I Feel Like a Slate Waiting to Be Written On’: A.R. Rahman’s Journey to the Oscars
Two Oscars marked the pinnacle of Rahman's artistry, yet the maestro who transformed Indian film music with technology and tradition insists his musical journey has only just begun.
‘Every Seed Knows What Plant It Will Become’: A.R. Rahman on Life After Oscar Glory
In this rare introspective conversation, the Oscar-winning composer reveals how loss shaped his music, spirituality guided his choices, and why his family remains his strongest foundation.
‘My Soul Departs and Returns’: Rahman’s Intimate Journey Through Faith and Fame
Through rare personal meetings a decade apart, discovering how faith transformed Dilip Kumar into A.R. Rahman, shaping his music and keeping him grounded amid global fame.
‘Death Walked With Me’: Rahman Reveals Near-Fatal Incident at Oscar Rehearsals
Days before his historic Oscar wins, A.R. Rahman narrowly escaped death when a massive chandelier crashed at his rehearsal spot, leading him to reflect on divine intervention and destiny.
‘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.