The Spirit Of Music
When A.R. Rahman’s first film Roja was released in 1992, its astonishing music—marked by other-worldly melodies, rich tonal textures, and pulsating rhythms—made an immediate impact in India. His abundant talent has breathed life into the scores of over a hundred films, including Dil Se, Bombay, Lagaan, Warriors of Heaven and Earth, 127 Hours, and Jodhaa Akbar.
According to a recent BBC estimate, 150 million copies of his albums have been sold worldwide. Rahman has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, two Oscars, and two Grammys for his score in Slumdog Millionaire. In 2010, he received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honor. Despite his immense success, Rahman remains a deeply private person, shying away from the glitz and glamour of show business.
A.R. Rahman: The Spirit of Music features biographical conversations between Rahman and Nasreen Munni Kabir, chronicling his incredible journey from modest beginnings to a revered place in world music history.
