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Blackmail in Good Spirit: A.R. Rahman on Singing ‘Tere Bina’ from ‘Guru’ only for Mani Ratnam
In a candid chat with Rediff.com, A.R. Rahman recounts how Mani Ratnam playfully 'blackmailed' him into singing 'Tere Bina' for 'Guru', highlighting a moment of collaboration shaped by mutual respect.
A.R. Rahman and Aamir Khan: Harmonizing creativity for the movie ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’
In an interview with Nithya Ramani and Syed Firdaus Ashraf from Rediff.com, A.R. Rahman shares insights into working with Abbas Tyrewala and Aamir Khan on Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na.
Behind the scenes with A.R. Rahman: The Making of Jodhaa Akbar’s iconic tunes
A.R. Rahman admits to Rediff in a candid interview how "Azeem Shaan Shahenshah" outshines his previous compositions, showcasing his evolution with Mohammad Aslam and Bony Chakravarti.
With Sukhwinder, I can compose in less than an hour and record it even quicker – A.R. Rahman
In an interview with Rediff, A.R. Rahman lauds Sukhwinder Singh for their unparalleled collaborative synergy, reflecting on their iconic work in "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se.
A.R. Rahman’s unique idea for “Lukka Chuppi” – getting the dead son to respond to the mother
In an exclusive interview with Rediff, A.R. Rahman reveals his genius behind "Lukka Chuppi" in Rang De Basanti. The song takes an extraordinary twist as the dead son responds to the mother.
Patriotic melodies can be powerful without being loud – A.R. Rahman
In an interview with Rediff, A.R. Rahman discussed how he approaches patriotic themes in his film music. He said, "Patriotic melodies can be powerful without being loud. They can be subtle and touch the heart."
I’ve set the price that reflects the worth of my talent and time – A.R. Rahman
The interview titled which appears below, was originally published on Rediff.com in February 2000. ©The rights to this…
Knowing the computer helps to perfect things – A.R. Rahman
A.R. Rahman, a man of few words, has always allowed his music to speak for itself. His exceptional scores for filmmaker Mani Ratnam have earned him accolades in India and have even caught the attention of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.