A.R. Rahman -the Great

[AtulaSiriwardane]

A.R. Rahman

Allah Rakha Rahman was born A.S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1966, in Madras (now Chennai), India, to a musically affluent family. Dileep started learning the piano at the age of 4, and at the age of 9, his father passed away. Since the pressure of supporting his family fell on him, he joined Ilayaraja's troupe as a keyboard player at the age of 11. He dropped out of school as a result of this and traveled all around the world with various orchestras.

He accompanied the great tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on a few world tours and also won a scholarship at the Trinity College of Music at Oxford University, where he studied Western classical music and obtained a degree in music. Due to some personal crisis, Dileep Kumar embraced Islam and came to be known as A.R. Rahman. In 1987, he moved to advertising, where he composed more than 300 jingles over 5 years. In 1989, he started a small studio called Panchathan Record Inn, which later developed into one of the most well-equipped and advanced sound recording studios in India.

At an advertising awards function, Rahman met one of India's most famous directors, Mani Ratnam. Rahman played him a few of his music samples. Mani loved them so much that he asked Rahman to compose the music for his next film, Roja (1992). The rest, as they say, is history. He went on to compose several great hits for Tamil-language films before composing the score and songs for his first Hindi-language film, Rangeela (1995). The enormous success of his first Hindi venture was followed by the chart-topping soundtrack albums of films such as Bumbai (1995) , Dil Se.. (1998), Taal (1999), Zubeidaa (2001), and Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), which was nominated for best foreign-language film at the 2002 Academy Awards.

More recently, he worked with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Shekhar Kapur (director of Elizabeth (1998)) on a musical called "Bombay Dreams." At 36 years old, A.R. Rahman has revolutionized Indian film music and one can only expect this musical genius to reach greater heights.

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[AtulaSiriwardane]

Composer:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Satyagrahi (2009) (in production)
2. Endhiran (2009) (post-production)
3. Raavana (2009) (post-production)
4. Blue (2009/I)
5. Delhi-6 (2009)
6. Ghajini (2008)
7. Yuvvraaj (2008)
8. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
9. Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)
10. Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
11. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007)
    ... aka A Handsome Tamil Son (India: English title: literal title)
12. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (as AR Rahman)
    ... aka Elizabeth - Das goldene Königreich (Germany)
    ... aka Elizabeth - L'âge d'or (France)
13. Sivaji (2007)
    ... aka Sivaji: The Boss (India: English title: long title)
14. Bombil and Beatrice (2007)
15. Guru (2007)
    ... aka Gurukant (India: Telugu title)
    ... aka Mani Ratnam's Guru (India: English title: complete title)
16. Sajni (2007)
17. Sakkarakatti (2007)
18. Provoked: A True Story (2006)
    ... aka Provoked (UK: short title)
19. Parashuram: One Man Army (2006)
20. Godfather (2006)
21. Rang De Basanti (2006)
    ... aka Paint It Yellow (International: English title)
22. Jillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
23. Water (2005/I)
24. Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
25. The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)
    ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
    ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
26. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)
27. Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
28. Swades: We, the People (2004) (as A.R. Rehman)
    ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA)
    ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
29. Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004)
30. Ayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
31. Yuva (2004)
    ... aka The Youth (International: English title)
    ... aka The Youth of the Land (UK: TV title)
32. Naani (2004)
33. Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
34. Ennaku 20 Unakku 18 (2004)
35. Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004)
    ... aka Arrest with the Eyes (India: English title: informal literal title)
36. Lakeer - Forbidden Lines (2004)
37. New (2004)
38. Tehzeeb (2003)
39. Tian di ying xiong (2003)
    ... aka Warriors of Heaven and Earth (International: English title)
40. Boys (2003)
41. Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (2003)
42. Parasuram (2003)
43. Udhaya (2003)
44. Saathiya (2002)
45. Baba (2002)
46. The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
47. Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
    ... aka A Peck on the Cheek (USA: literal English title)
    ... aka Amritha (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
48. Kadhal Virus (2002)
49. Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
50. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
    ... aka Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title)
    ... aka Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
51. One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
52. Zubeidaa (2001)
53. Alli Arjuna (2001)
54. Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
    ... aka Paravasam (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
55. Star (2001/II)
56. Thenali (2000)
57. Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
    ... aka I Have Found It (International: English title)
    ... aka Priyuraalu Pilichindi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
58. Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
    ... aka When Hearts Collide (USA: DVD title)
59. Pukar (2000)
60. Alai Payuthey (2000)
    ... aka Sakhi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Waves (International: English title)
61. Rhythm (2000)
62. Thakshak (1999)
63. Taj Mahal (1999)
64. Taal (1999)
    ... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
65. En Swasa Katre (1999)
66. Jodi (1999)
67. Kadhalar Dinam (1999)
    ... aka Kaathalar Thinam (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Lovers Day (India: English title)
68. Love You Hamesha (1999)
69. Mudhalvan (1999)
    ... aka Oke Okkadu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
70. Padaiyappa (1999)
71. Sangamam (1999)
72. Earth (1998)
    ... aka 1947: Earth (India: English title: alternative title)
    ... aka Terre (Canada: French title)
73. Dil Se.. (1998)
    ... aka From the Heart (USA)
    ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
74. Jeans (1998)
75. Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
76. Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
77. Daud: Fun on the Run (1997)
78. Iruvar (1997)
    ... aka Iddaru (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka The Duo
79. Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
    ... aka Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
80. Love Birds (1997)
81. Ratchakan (1997)
82. Vishwavidhaata (1997)
83. Mr. Romeo (1996)
84. Indian (1996)
    ... aka Bharateeyudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Hindustani (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
85. Anthimanthaarai (1996)
86. Indira (Priyanka) (1996)
    ... aka Indira
87. Kadhal Desam (1996)
    ... aka Duniya Dilwalon Ki (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
88. Bumbai (1995)
    ... aka Bombay (India: English title)
    ... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
89. Rangeela (1995)
    ... aka Full of Colour (USA: TV title)
90. Karuththamma (1995)
91. Muthu (1995)
    ... aka The Dancing Maharaja (India: English title)
92. Duet (1994)
93. Gangmaster (1994)
94. Kadhalan (1994)
    ... aka Humse Hai Muqabula (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Kathalan (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Premikudu
95. May Madham (1994)
96. Palnati Pourusham (1994)
97. Pavithra (1994)
98. Super Police (1994)
99. Gentleman (1993)
100. Kizhakku Seemayile (1993)
101. Pudhiya Mannargal (1993)
102. Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
103. Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
     ... aka Chor Chor
     ... aka Dongaa Dongaa (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
     ... aka Thief Thief
104. Uzhavan (1993)
105. Vandicholai Chinnarasu (1993)
106. Roja (1992)
     ... aka Roja (India: Malayalam title) (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
     ... aka The Rose (International: English title)
107. Yodha (1992)
     ... aka Ashokan (India: Tamil title)
     ... aka Dharam Yodha (India: Hindi title)

 

[AtulaSiriwardane]

Soundtrack:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Delhi-6 (2009) (music: "Masakalli", "Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein)", "Arziyan", "Bhor Bhaye", "Delhi 6", "Dil Gira Dafatan", "Genda Phool", "Hey Kaala Bandar", "Noor", "Rehna Tu") (performer: "Rehna Tu")
2. Arranged: The Musical (2009) (music: "Khamoshiyan Gangunane Lagi")
3. Ghajini (2008) (music: "Hai Guzarish", "Aye Bachchu", "Kaise Mujhe", "Behka", "Latoo", "Kaise Mujhe (Instrumental)")
4. Yuvvraaj (2008) (music: "Main Hoon Yuvvraaj", "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Shano Shano", "Tu Muskura", "Mastam Mastam", "Zindagi", "Dil Ka Rishta", "Manmohini Morey", "Shano - Remix") (performer: "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Dil Ka Rishta")
5. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) (writer: "O... Saya", "Riots", "Mausam & Escape") (music: "Ringa Ringa", "Liquid Dance", "Latika's Theme", "Millionaire", "Gangsta Blues", "Dreams on Fire", "Jai Ho") (performer: "O... Saya") (producer: "O... Saya")
6. Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) (performer: "Tu Bole Main Boloon") ("Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai", "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi", "Kahin To Hogi Woh", "Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana", "Pappu Can't Dance Salah", "Pappu Can't Dance Salah - Remix", "Tu Bole Main Boloon")
7. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (performer: "Khwaja Mere Khwaja")
8. The Accidental Husband (2008) (performer: "THENALI(TAMIL)")
9. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007) ("Ellappugazhum", "Ponmagal Vandaal", "Nee Marilyn Monroe", "Valayapatti", "Kelamal Kaiyile", "Maduraikku Pogathede")
   ... aka A Handsome Tamil Son (India: English title: literal title)
10. Sivaji (2007) (performer: "Athiradee") ("Sivaji", "Balleilakka", "Style", "Athiradee", "The Boss", "Sahana", "Sahara")
    ... aka Sivaji: The Boss (India: English title: long title)
11. Guru (2007) (performer: "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Tere Bin") ("Barso Re", "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Ek Lo Ek Muft", "Maiyya Maiyya", "Tere Bin", "Baazi Laga", "Shauk Hai", "Dhoom Dhamaka")
    ... aka Gurukant (India: Telugu title)
    ... aka Mani Ratnam's Guru (India: English title: complete title)
12. Sakkarakatti (2007) (performer: "Marudaani Marudaani") ("Taxi Taxi", "Marudaani Marudaani", "I Miss You Da", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma", "Elay Neram", "Naan Eppodhu")
13. Inside Man (2006) (writer: "Chaiyya Chaiyya - Bollywood Joint", "Chaiyya Chaiyya")
14. Rang De Basanti (2006) (performer: "Khalbali", "Luka Chuppi", "Rubaroo") ("Rang De Basanti", "Khalbali", "Khoon Chala", "Luka Chuppi", "Pathshaala" (Part 1), "Pathshaala" (Part 2 - "Be a Rebel"), "Rubaroo", "Tu Bin Bataye")
    ... aka Paint It Yellow (International: English title)
15. Jillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) (performer: "New York Nagaram") ("Jillunu Oru Kadhal", "Munbe Vaa", "Maricham", "Machakkari Machakkari", "Maza Maza", "New York Nagaram", "Kummi Adi")
16. Lord of War (2005) (writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" (1997)) (performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" (1997))
    ... aka Lord of War (France)
17. The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) (performer: "Al Maddath Maula") ("Mangal Mangal", "Mangal Mangal" (Agni Version), "Mangal Mangal" (Aatma Version), "Main Vari Vari", "Holi Re", "Rasiya", "Takey Takey", "Al Maddath Maula")
    ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
    ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
18. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) (writer: "Azadi") (performer: "Azadi") ("Desh Ki Mitti")
19. Swades: We, the People (2004) (performer: "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera") ("Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na")
    ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA)
    ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
20. Yuva (2004) (performer: "Dhakka Laga Bukka", "Kabhi Neem Neem", "Fanaa")
    ... aka The Youth (International: English title)
    ... aka The Youth of the Land (UK: TV title)
21. Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004) ("Yeh Rishta", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma", "Do Kadam Aur Sahi", "Dhuan Dhuan", "Rang Hai", "Noor-un-ala-Noor", "Cyclist's Rhythm", "Potter's Village")
22. Tehzeeb (2003) ("Khoye Khoye Aankhen", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye", "I Wanna Be Free")
23. Saathiya (2002) ("Saathiya", "Aye Udi Udi", "Chhalka Chhalka Re", "Chupke Se", "Mera Yaar Mila De", "O Humdum Soniyo Re", "Naina Milaike", "Mangalyam", "Chori Pe Chori")
24. Bollywood/Hollywood (2002) ("Extract")
    ... aka Bollywood Hollywood (Canada: English title: DVD box title)
25. The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) (performer: "Desh MEre Desh")
26. Yadon ilaheyya (2002) (writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune") (performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune")
    ... aka Chronicle of Love and Pain
    ... aka D.I.
    ... aka Divine Intervention
    ... aka Göttliche Intervention - Eine Chronik von Liebe und Schmerz (Germany)
    ... aka Intervention divine (France)
27. Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) ("Chalo Chale Mitwa", "Shakalaka Baby", "Sooki Sooki Roti")
28. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) (music: "Ghanan Ghanan", "Mitwa", "Radha Kaise Na Jale", "O Rey Chhori", "Chale Chalo", "Waltz for a Romance", "O Palanhaare", "Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India") (performer: "Chale Chalo")
    ... aka Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title)
    ... aka Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
29. Zubeidaa (2001) (music: "Dheeme Dheeme", "Main Albeli", "Mehndi Hai Rachnewaali", "So Gaye Hain - 1", "Hai Na", "Pyaara Sa Gaon", "So Gaye Hain - 2", "Chodo Mori Baiyaan")
30. Fiza (2000) (music: "Piya Haji Ali") (performer: "Piya Haji Ali")
31. Pukar (2000) (music: "Kay Sera... Sera", "Sunta Hai Mera Khuda", "Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana", "Hai Jaana... Hai Jaana", "Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile", "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa")
32. Taal (1999) (performer: "Ishq Bina") ("Taal Se Taal Mila", "Taal Se Taal Mila" (Modern Remix), "Kahin Aag Lage", "Ramta Jogi", "Ni Main Samajh Gayee", "Nahin Saamne Tu", "Ishq Bina", "Kya Dekh Rahe Ho Tum")
    ... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
33. Mudhalvan (1999) ("Azhagana Ratchashiyae", "Kurukku Chiruthvale", "Mudhalvanae", "Shakalaka Baby", "Ulundhu Vithakkaiyilae", "Uppu Karuvadu")
    ... aka Oke Okkadu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
34. Dil Se.. (1998) (performer: "Dil Se Re") ("Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya", "Thaiyya Thaiyya", "Jiya Jale, Jaan Chale", "Dil Se Re", "E Ajnabi", "Satrangi Re")
    ... aka From the Heart (USA)
    ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
35. Daud: Fun on the Run (1997) ("O Bhavre", "Zahreela Pyar")
36. Minsaara Kanavu (1997) (music: "Chanda Re") ("Awara Bhavre")
    ... aka Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
37. Fire (1996) ("Bombay Theme" (1995), "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum" (1995))
38. Bumbai (1995) ("Bombay Theme", "Antha Arabi" (Hindi: "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum"), "Kannalanae" (Hindi: "Kehna Hi Kya"), "Kuchi Kuchi", "Uyire" (Hindi: "Tu Hi Re"), "Poovukku Enna" (Hindi: "Kuch Bhi Na Socho"))
    ... aka Bombay (India: English title)
    ... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
39. Rangeela (1995) (performer: "Mangta Hai Kya") ("Tanha Tanha", "Hai Rama", "Mangta Hai Kya")
    ... aka Full of Colour (USA: TV title)
40. Roja (1992) ("Roja")
    ... aka Roja (India: Malayalam title) (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka The Rose (International: English title)

 

[djHiran]

Hey

I've been a fan of him since my childhood. I have a huge collection of his songs. I'm sure I havent missed a single hindi or tamil song of him.

 

[gazaly]

Oya Dan Meyka Methana Daapu Eken Nikan A'manussyata thambiya Thambiya Kiya Kiya ELaKiri Eke Sinhala Membersla Banina Ekai Wenney.. Oya Meyka Daala Thiyenney Ara KasunKalhara gana ElaKiri eke Member Kenek Daala Thibunu Hinda A'kata Againts Ney... Anawashsha wadak meyka.. ahaka inna Ayatath meyken Banum Ahannai Wenney.. EK Eke membersla samaHarak Aya gana mama Danna Nisai Kiyanney..

 

[coolgayathra]

he maybe good
i like his music
but we love kasun kalhara

 

[djHiran]

he maybe good
i like his music
but we love kasun kalhara

he is the greatest bro, even hans zimmer is nothing, he prooved it
useless comparing him to kk
(but kk is the SL best, no doubt)

 

[AtulaSiriwardane]

Oya Dan Meyka Methana Daapu Eken Nikan A'manussyata thambiya Thambiya Kiya Kiya ELaKiri Eke Sinhala Membersla Banina Ekai Wenney.. Oya Meyka Daala Thiyenney Ara KasunKalhara gana ElaKiri eke Member Kenek Daala Thibunu Hinda A'kata Againts Ney... Anawashsha wadak meyka.. ahaka inna Ayatath meyken Banum Ahannai Wenney.. EK Eke membersla samaHarak Aya gana mama Danna Nisai Kiyanney..

Ape katawak thyenawa
Loola nethi walata kanaya pandithaya
kiyala.

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[AtulaSiriwardane]

Fast Company names Rahman as one of 100 most creative people in business
12th May, 2009 Fast Company magazine has named A.R.Rahman as one of the 100 most creative people in business in its June 2009 edition. Placing him at #49, the magazine wrote -

A.R.Rahman
Composer

You might know A.R.Rahman as the Oscar-winning composer behind Slumdog Millionaire's Jai Ho, which has been downloaded more than 100,000 times on iTunes and was re-recorded as a hit collaboration with the Pussycat Dolls. But Rahman has been writing Bollywood hits since 1992.
His soundtracks have reshaped Indian pop, adding influences from jazz, reggae and Western classical music, and have sold more than 100 million copies. Rahman also created the musical Bombay Dreams and has been testing new forms of music distribution: through a tie-up with Nokia, he recently released an album just for the company's music-phone users in India.

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TIME names Rahman among 100 most influential people in the world
5th May, 2009, By Padma Lakshmi In India, a country of a billion inhabitants, where film and pop music are one, A.R. Rahman, 43, dominates the music industry so totally that he has supplied the sound track for a whole generation. He enjoys the godlike devotion of India's youth, but everyone from the street child who sweeps train platforms to the middle-aged doctor in Mumbai's posh Malabar Hill hums his tunes.

Born in Chennai (formerly Madras) and raised on Tamil movies and music, Rahman converted to Sufism — a mystical form of Islam — in the late 1980s. It is easy to hear these influences in his work, but his genius lies in tying many forms of music together to make a sound that is at once familiar and new. He first gained widespread notice for Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Roja (1992), then branched out into Hindi films and has succeeded in making Indian film music a global phenomenon. He has worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber and with Shekhar Kapur on Elizabeth and has influenced other gifted directors like Baz Luhrmann. This year he won two Oscars, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for giving Slumdog Millionaire its frenetic sound.

Rahman is a shy and quiet man, but his music has emotional force. Renowned for his immense range, he'll do a traditional score for a conventional film, then blend exotic vocals with Japanese music and Western classical arrangements in his next project. A veritable Pied Piper, he has no competition, yet he makes it a priority to discover new talent and promote it. He has shaped modern India's music for more than a decade. Now the "Mozart of Madras" has the world's foot tapping along with him.
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[AtulaSiriwardane]

AR Rahman kick-starts ‘JAI HO…’ World Tour In Pune With A Bang
Friday, 8th May, 2009 For the first time ever, Double Oscar Winner AR Rahman will be performing live in the city of Pune on Sunday, May, 31, 2009. This concert is part of AR Rahman's ‘Jai Ho’ World Tour with over 70 artists and dancers which includes India's best singers such as Hariharan, Sadhanaji,BLAAZE, Benny Dayal, Rashid Ali amongst others.
The concert will feature all of AR Rahman’s latest super hits and is designed in a manner which appeals to one and all.
The concert will also AR Rahman's first concert in a major metropolis after the Oscars. The Pune concert will be hosted at the sprawling Balewadi Stadium complex which recently hosted the Youth Commonwealth Games.
To announce his arrival in the great city of Pune, and to intimate the public and press about the concert, AR Rahman was in Pune yesterday.
AR Rahman hoisted the 'Jai Ho' flag for the first time amidst a large gathering and spoke about this new world tour and the Pune concert in particular. Rahman said, “I am delighted to perform in Pune and look forward for the concert. Pune is the home to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar and Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi and I am proud to be performing in this great city.”
Fans of Rahman all over the city were present to welcome him with fanfare. A touched Rahman added, “It is the support of all you people and the blessings of God that gives me the energy to go further.”
The said concert is a charity event whose proceeds will go to the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation and the Shrikeshtra Alandi-Dehu Vikas Parisar Samitee.
On behalf of the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation, Pt.Hridyanath Mangeshkar was present. “The Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital is a charitable Hospital started by Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, and run by the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation. This year, the work for a second charitable hospital building, by the same name is also slated to begin, post the monsoon season. It is gratifying that Rahman’s initiative will of aid to the mission,” he expressed.
Dr. Vishwanath Karad of the Shrikeshtra Alandi-Dehu Vikas Parisar Samitee said, “The people of Pune have music in their genes. And AR Rahman is the pride of India. For the last 18 years of his career AR Rahman has not visited Pune. It will be our privilege to welcome AR Rahman in this great city and host this wonderful concert that will make him feel to come back again and again to this city of Pune.”

Deepak Gattani of Rapport Global Productions, who is conceptualizing and directing the show informed, “The show has been conceptualized in a completely different manner and it is a matter of pride for Rahman to perform in the vibrant city of Pune. The show will have latest technologies in lighting and pyrotechnics and it will be an audio-visual spectacle. It will a moment to cherish.”
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[coolgayathra]

All thses beacuse of slumdog millionere success
otherwise he was a unknow entity in the west
M.I.A prostitute also came to the 100 list beacuse of the slumdog huge success

 

[AtulaSiriwardane]

All thses beacuse of slumdog millionere success
otherwise he was a unknow entity in the west
M.I.A prostitute also came to the 100 list beacuse of the slumdog huge success

I knew him from "Roja" days but in those days my favorite was Illayaraja.
But Rahman is much more versatile...

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[coolgayathra]

I knew him from "Roja" days but in those days my favorite was Illayaraja.

But Rahman is much more versatile...
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i aslo love roja
sharuks chala cheyya cheyya songs
they wee great
but the reson rahman came to that list was
just slumdog sucess

 

[djHiran]

i aslo love roja
sharuks chala cheyya cheyya songs
they wee great
but the reson rahman came to that list was
just slumdog sucess

no machan, rahman is a different artist.
he doesn't fear to experiment.
slumdog success is just a jewel to him
i've been enjoying his music since 1992-3 the times he appeared in the field
he is not limited to classic, rock, pop, hip hop, eastern, western or whatever
he is my hero, not because slumdog success

 

[xmpddaja]

Rahman's Great... but KK pwns..

 

[AtulaSiriwardane]

no machan, rahman is a different artist.
he doesn't fear to experiment.
slumdog success is just a jewel to him
i've been enjoying his music since 1992-3 the times he appeared in the field
he is not limited to classic, rock, pop, hip hop, eastern, western or whatever
he is my hero, not because slumdog success

I agree... It is a very cheap way to gloryfy people just because he won some award.. I like his Music even if he is unknown to the whole world..

 

[Kalegana]

wow man thanks a lot after long time!!!really thanks...... give us some something like dis. no politics..well never sshout u!!