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‘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.
‘The Serenity on His Face is From Prayer’: G.V. Prakash on His Uncle’s Success Secret
From watching the ceremony live in Chennai to receiving jubilant calls from LA, Rahman's musician nephew and 'Veyil' composer G.V. Prakash shares an intimate family perspective on the historic Oscar wins.
‘He Is Like Pure Honey’: Legendary Artists Share Their Intimate A.R. Rahman Stories
As Rahman heads to the Oscars with three nominations, India's most respected artists - from Javed Akhtar to Yesudas - share intimate stories of working with the composer, revealing his creative process.
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…