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Veteran Musician A.R. Rahman has made it to the Limca book of records for the year 2007. CNN-IBN’s correspondent quizzed him about his works and his reclusive nature.
15-years after Roja, do you think there is something that you would like to change in your music style?
I don’t think so. I think there is a personality attached to my music. There are so many different things happening that sometimes I feel that I should do similar stuff more. I am looking forward to some of the biggest projects this year. There is Lord of the Rings musical happening in May. Then there is Jodha Akbar, which is again a big project.
People are saying that they can smell a Rahman track from a mile away. Is that a good thing or do you think that there are styles that you want to make different?
You can consciously try to be different. But there is a personality for which people know me now. That is enough to recognize something. I feel good about it.
What do you have to say about your music label?
My first production Pray for me Brother has already done well. Start has been very good. We have certain plans. Once it comes out, everyone will know.
Please tell us about the status of The Lord of the Rings?
It’s in the rehearsal stage right now. On May 9 I think it is going to be previewed first. We are looking forward to it now.
You often go into a shell of some kind. Why do become reclusive about things?
“I need to work. I need to be in my space and be with myself.
