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Between 1996 – 2000
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‘Now I’m Thinking About This Millennium’: Rahman on Looking Ahead, Not Back
"I've forgotten Taal, Takshak, Dil Hi Dil Mein. Now I'm thinking about this millennium." Rahman reveals why he never dwells on past compositions, only future challenges.
‘It Shouldn’t Feel Like an Exam’: Inside A.R. Rahman’s Unique Recording Method
No rushed sessions, no waiting artists. Musical maestro A.R. Rahman reveals how his Chennai studio becomes a creative haven where singers forget time and deliver their best performances.
The amount of time it takes to write a song can be unpredictable – A.R. Rahman
In a 1996 Filmfare interview, A.R. Rahman discusses his transition from ad jingles to film scores, working with Mani Ratnam, and his approach to composition. He reveals insights on 'Roja' and 'Bombay'.
‘First Mani, Now Webber’: How Rahman’s Music Captured Two Master Storytellers
As Andrew Lloyd Webber hails Chaiyya Chaiyya for Bombay Dreams, Rahman discusses his creative process, international projects, and why he sometimes lives with a song for six months.
When I compose without going through meditation, the melody doesn’t stick – A.R. Rahman
In a 1996 Filmfare interview, A.R. Rahman discusses his musical journey, creative process, and philosophy. He reflects on fame's transience and his approach to composing for films like 'Rangeela'.
‘I’m Not a Machine’: Rahman on Creative Process, Chart-Busters, and Taking His Time
"I'm a creative person, not some machine," says Rahman, discussing his selective projects, collaboration with top directors, and why good music takes time to create.
‘Mani Ratnam Makes Me Sleepless’: Rahman on His Greatest Musical Inspiration
"When I work with him he wants the best and something international, so you don't sleep for days." Rahman reveals how Mani Ratnam pushes him to musical excellence.