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Notes Of A Dream
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What Made Roja’s Music So Special? The Long Wait, the Tears, and A.R. Rahman’s Heart
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, we see how Roja’s music transformed A.R. Rahman from a hidden jingle genius into a household name, reshaping Indian music history forever.
The Story Behind Roja: How a Young A.R. Rahman Created a Soundtrack for the Ages
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, we experience how Roja became not just a film, but a turning point in Indian cinema and the world’s first glimpse of A.R. Rahman's genius.
The Secret Listening Session Before Roja: How A.R. Rahman Quietly Stunned His First Listeners
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, we glimpse the quiet, magical moment when A.R. Rahman gave an early preview of his first movie songs, long before the world knew him.
The Moment That Changed Everything: How A.R. Rahman Met Mani Ratnam Before Roja
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, a young A.R. Rahman's quiet meeting with Mani Ratnam sparks a collaboration that would reshape Indian cinema and music forever.
The Early Journey of Mani Ratnam: From Reluctant Filmmaker to Tamil Cinema Icon
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, we discover how Mani Ratnam, despite no early plans to become a filmmaker, grew into one of India's most influential cinematic voices.
Why A.R. Rahman’s Years in Advertising Were Both His Happiest and His Hardest
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, we witness a younger A.R. Rahman, balancing happiness and hidden struggles, as he quietly dreams of transcending boundaries.
The Story of 300 Jingles: A.R. Rahman’s Passion to Be Heard Across the Seas
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, we glimpse a young A.R. Rahman’s burning desire to be heard across the world, as he reshapes jingles, pioneers new sounds, and dreams beyond limits.
The Unknown Beginnings: When A.R. Rahman Composed a Drug Awareness Jingle for Free
In Notes of a Dream by Krishna Trilok, the vibrant world of Chennai's 1980s ad industry comes alive, tracing how a young A.R. Rahman, with his stunning talent and quiet charm, began carving a path toward greatness.
The Untold Story of Vijay Modi and A.R. Rahman’s Early Days at Audiovision
In this excerpt from Notes of a Dream, we learn about Vijay Modi’s role in young A.R. Rahman’s life, from their early struggles at Audiovision to a lifelong friendship that helped shape Rahman’s journey.
A.R. Rahman’s First Love Wasn’t Cinema: The Jingle Years That Shaped a Music Icon
In this interview with Notes of a Dream author Krishna Trilok, A.R. Rahman revisits the golden period of his life making jingles, learning from ad filmmakers, and why composing for films was never part of his original plan.