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You Feel a Power From Within. It’s This Power That Drives You – A.R. Rahman Speaks
Speaking to Jade Magazine from his Chennai studio, the Golden Globe winner opens up about his nocturnal compositions, spiritual awakening, and why he believes music must change with time.
More Than Just Bollywood: A.R. Rahman’s Golden Moment Opens Doors for Indian Music
In a 2009 Billboard interview, fresh from his Golden Globe win for Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman discusses breaking barriers and bringing Indian music to the West world.
My Mother’s Mental Strength and Sufi Beliefs Shaped My Path – A.R. Rahman
In this interview with India Today, A.R. Rahman shares how his mother’s resilience and his Sufi beliefs have guided him from local performances to global acclaim and innovation in music.
Music is a Sacred Ritual: A.R. Rahman on Perfection, Prayer, and Balancing Family Life
In this candid interview with Ananda Vikatan, A.R. Rahman discusses his creative process, the power of prayer in his work, and his views on music, family, and social issues.
Some Things Are Very Low Profile, But They Excite Me Creatively – A.R. Rahman
In a Forbes interview, A.R. Rahman discusses his journey from Bollywood to global fame, sharing insights on Indian cinema, music royalties, and using art to bridge cultures post-Mumbai attacks.
“Music is such a thing that after we create it and it leaves us, it no longer belongs to us” – A.R. Rahman
In a heartwarming interview with visually impaired children, A.R. Rahman opens up about the power of sound in our world. The maestro shares his love for nature's melodies, from raindrops to birdsongs.
How A.R. Rahman’s Unplanned Tune Became Airtel’s Most Downloaded Iconic Ad Jingle
In an interview with Rave India, A.R. Rahman reflects on the accidental creation of the iconic Airtel tune. He shares how a spontaneous idea, amidst a busy schedule, led to a groundbreaking collab with Rajeev Menon.
“Risk-taking is what people like the most”: A.R. Rahman on his innovations in music
In an interview with Sunday Guardian, A.R. Rahman discusses how boredom drives his creativity and the importance of taking risks, highlighting collaborations like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Roja."
A.R. Rahman on Subhash Ghai’s ‘Yuvvraaj’: An Unprecedented Musical Journey
In an interview with Sakaal Times, A.R. Rahman discusses his score for Yuvvraaj, reflecting on the soulful essence of music and the intricate integration of music and story.
“I like bands like Avial, blending Malayalam folk with Hard Rock” – A.R. Rahman
In an interview with the Hindu, A.R. Rahman praises Avial for their unique fusion of Malayalam folk and Hard Rock, highlighting the band's innovative contributions to the Indian music scene.