Oscar Thamizhan 'Isaipuyal' AR Rahman News/Updates

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A two-time winner of the Academy Award (Oscar), A. R. Rahman is popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music. Hailed by Time magazine as the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Rahman, according to a BBC estimate, has sold more than 150 million copies of his work comprising of music from more than 100 film soundtracks and albums across over half a dozen languages, including landmark scores such as 'Roja', 'Bombay', Dil Se', 'Taal', 'Lagaan', 'Vandemataram' and more recently, 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Delhi 6' and 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Rahman pursued music as a career at a very young age and after assisting leading musicians in India went on to compose jingles and scores for popular Indian television features. He also obtained a degree in western classical music from the Trinity College of Music, London and set up his own in-house studio called Panchathan Record-Inn at Chennai.


In 1991, noted film maker Mani Ratnam offered Rahman a movie called ‘Roja’ which was a run-away success and brought nationwide fame and acclaim to the composer. The movie also won Rahman the Indian National Award for the best music composer, the first time ever by a debutant. Since then, Rahman has gone on to win the National Award 3 more times, the most ever by any music composer.

In 1997, to commemorate 50 years of Indian Independence, Sony Music signed up Rahman as its first artiste in South Asia. The result was ‘Vande Mataram’, an album that instantly made Indians relate to it and succeeded in rekindling the spirit of patriotism.

In 2001, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the well known composer of musicals like ‘Phantom of the Opera’ & ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ invited Rahman to compose for his musical, ‘Bombay Dreams’, the first time he would produce a musical he did not compose for. ‘Bombay Dreams’ opened to packed houses at London’s West End and had an unprecedented run for 2 years and later premiered at New York’s Broadway. Rahman recently composed the score for the stage production of 'The Lord of the Rings', one of the most expensive productions mounted on stage.

Rahman has undertaken several sellout concert tours in over 30 international destinations including one at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl in 2006.

Recently, Time magazine rated the soundtrack of ‘Roja’ in the Top 10 of their all time best movie soundtracks of the world; The Guardian, UK, listed the soundtrack of ‘Bombay’ in ‘1000 albums to listen before you die’.

Rahman’s music led him to be noticed internationally with several of his tracks featuring in movies such as 'The Lord of War', 'Inside Man' and 'The Accidental Husband'. His composition, Bombay Theme holds the distinction of being featured in over 50 international compilations. He also scored the music for the Hollywood productions, 'Elizabeth - The Golden Age', 'Slumdog Millionaire' and the Chinese movie, ‘Warriors of Heaven & Earth' produced by Sony Pictures.

In 2008, Rahman's work gained global prominence and accolades with the extraordinary success of his score for 'Slumdog Millionaire' that won 8 Academy Awards including two for Rahman, for Best Score and Best Song. Rahman won over 15 awards for his score including the Golden Globe and the BAFTA.

Rahman has been bestowed with the 'Padma Shri', one of India's highest national civilian honours, recognizing his contribution to music, in addition to several other awards including 4 Indian National Film Awards and 24 Filmfare Awards, India's leading recognition for films. He has also been conferred with honorary doctorates from the Aligarh Muslim University and the Middlesex University.

Rahman has expanded his focus to newer horizons like setting up the A R Rahman Foundation to help poor and underprivileged children. He released his first English single, ‘Pray For Me Brother’ in 2007, with proceeds from the sales going to the foundation. He also serves as the UN Ambassador for the 2015 Millenium Development Goals. Rahman has also announced initiatives to establish a tradition in western classical music in India and recently embarked on an ambitious venture to set up the KM Music Conservatory and the KM Music Symphony Orchestra based out of Chennai, India.

Awards won by ARR

Honorary
1995 - Kalaimamani
Contributions to music awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu
1995 - Mauritius National Award
Contributions to music awarded by Mauritius
1995 - Malaysian Award
Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia
2000 - Padma Shri
Fourth highest civilian award awarded by Government of India
2004 - National Lata Mangeshkar Award
Contributions to music awarded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
2005 - Mahavir-Mahatma Award
2006 - Swaralaya Yesudas Award
Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in the music field
2006 - Honorary Award from Stanford University
2008 - Rotary Club of Madras
Lifetime Achievement Award
2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Anna University
2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Aligarh University
2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Middlesex University
2010 - Padma Bhushan
Third highest civilian award awarded by Government of India
2010 - "Crystal Award"
Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by World Economic Forum
2011 - GQ Legend of the Year Award
2011 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival

National Film Awards
1993 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Roja
1997 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
2002 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Kannathil Muthamittal

Filmfare Awards
1995 - Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
1996 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rangeela
1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dil Se
2000 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Taal
2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Lagaan
2003 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saathiya
2003 - Filmfare Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2005 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Swades
2007 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rang de Basanti
2008 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Guru
2008 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Guru
2009 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Jodhaa Akbar
2010 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Delhi 6
2012 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rockstar

Filmfare Awards South
1993 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Roja
1994 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Gentleman
1995 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Kadhalan
1996 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Bombay
1997 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Kadhal Desam
1998 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Minsaara Kanavu
1999 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Jeans
2000 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Mudhalvan
2001 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Alaipayuthey
2007 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Sillunu Oru Kadhal
2008 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Sivaji: The Boss
2011 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2011 - Best Music Direction (Telugu) - Ye Maaya Chesave

BIG Star Entertainment Awards
2011 - BIG Star Most Entertaining Song - "Saadda Haq" (Rockstar)

Bollywood Movie Awards
2002 - Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - Best Music Direction - Saathiya

Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA)
2007 - GIFA Award for Best Music - Rang De Basanti
2007 - GIFA Award for Best Background Music - Rang De Basanti

International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
2000 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Taal
2002 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Saathiya
2007 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Rang De Basanti
2008 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Guru
2008 - IIFA Best Background Music - Guru
2008 - Outstanding contribution by an Indian in International Cinema
2009 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Jodhaa Akbar
2009 - IIFA Best Background Music - Jodhaa Akbar
2009 - IIFA Music Director of the Decade

Sangeet Awards
2004 - Best Music Direction (Critics Award) - Yuva
2004 - Best Music Arrangement (Critics Award) - Yeh Rishta - Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities

Screen-Videocon Awards / Star Screen Awards
1998 - Best Non-film Album - Vande Mataram (Non-film category)
2000 - Best Music Direction - Taal
2007 - Best Background Music- Rang De Basanti
2008 - Best Music Direction - Guru
2008 - Best Background Music - Guru
2009 - Best Music Direction - Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Best Background Music - Jodhaa Akbar
2010 - Best Music Direction - Delhi-6
2012 - Best Music Direction - Rockstar

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1992 - Best Music Direction - Roja
1993 - Best Music Direction - Gentleman
1994 - Best Music Direction - Kadhalan
1996 - Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
1999 - Best Music Direction - Sangamam

Zee Cine Awards
2000 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Taal
2002 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Lagaan
2003 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Saathiya
2007 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Rang De Basanti
2008 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Guru
2008 - Zee Cine Award Best Background Music - Guru
2012 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Rockstar

Vijay Awards
2006 - Most Favourite Music Director
2007 - Vijay Award for Best Music Director - Sivaji
2010 - Vijay Award for Best Music Director - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Vikatan Awards
2011 - Best Music Director - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Other awards

Planet-Bollywood People's Choice Awards
2006 - People's Choice Best Music Award - Rang De Basanti
2006 - People's Choice Best Background Music Award - Rang De Basanti

CineMAA Awards
2011 - Best Music Director - Ye Maaya Chesave

Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards
2008 - Best Music Composer of the Year - Sivaji: The Boss

Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards
2009 - Music Director Of The Year - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Technical Award For Film Background Score - Jodhaa Akbar
2009 - Album Of The Year - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Song Of The Year - "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
2009 - Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Album Of The Year - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

V. Shantaram Award
2007 - Best Music - Guru
2008 - Best Music - Jodhaa Akbar

International Film awards
Academy Awards (Oscars) (United States)
2009 - Best Original Music Score - Slumdog Millionaire
2009 - Best Original Song - "Jai Ho" - Slumdog Millionaire - and Gulzar

Golden Globe Awards (United States)
2009 - Best Original Score - Slumdog Millionaire

British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) (United Kingdom)
2009 - Anthony Asquith Award for Best Film Music - Slumdog Millionaire

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
2008 - Critics' Choice Award for Best Composer - Slumdog Millionaire
2010 - Critics' Choice Award for Best Song - "If I Rise" - 127 Hours

Black Reel Awards
2008 - Best Original Soundtrack - Slumdog Millionaire

BMI London Awards
2010 - Best Score - Couples Retreat

Denver Film Critics Society Awards
2010 - Best Song - "If I Rise" - 127 Hours

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
2008 - Best Music Score - Slumdog Millionaire

New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States)
2008 - NYFCO Best Score Award - Slumdog Millionaire

Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
2008 - Best Original Score - Slumdog Millionaire

San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States)
2008 - Best Score - Slumdog Millionaire

Satellite Awards (United States)
2008 - Satellite Award for Best Original Score - Slumdog Millionaire

Other awards

Grammy Awards

2009 - Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Slumdog Millionaire
2009 - Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - "Jai Ho" - Slumdog Millionaire

Just Plain Folks Music Awards
2009 - * Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album - Varalaru

MTV Video Music Awards
1999 - International Viewer's Choice Awards (MTV India) - "Dil Se Re" - Dil Se

MTV Asia Awards
2003 - MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India

MTV Immies
2003 - Best Music Composer (Film Category) - "Saathiya" - Saathiya
UK Asian Music Awards (United Kingdom)
2009 - Outstanding Achievement by an Asian in music field
World Soundtrack Awards
2009 - Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film - "Jai Ho" - Slumdog Millionaire
2011 - The Public Choice Award - 127 Hours [/tscii:0c1cc2d09d]

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[MADDY]

Ajay :clap:

[sathya_1979]

Ajay, sooperu! Rightful person to open the thread!

[SoftSword]

now as the cwg stories are selling India's pride in evening markets, what is the sitn. around the cwg anthem?

[Sunil_M88]

I don't know if it's too late but could the mod insert Padma Bhushan after Oscar in this thread's title. ;)

[SoftSword]

I don't know if it's too late but could the mod insert Padma Bhushan after Oscar in this thread's title. ;)

i guess the space wont be sufficient for adding such long words....
ajay,
oscar vanginadhukku apram nama edhukku adha title'la periya visayama pottukkanum?? namma aduttha level'la yosippomae... :)
anyway,
please change tamizhan to thamizhan

[ajaybaskar]

Sunil,

It exceeds the total number of characters allowed..

[ajaybaskar]

Softy,

If i change that now, the pic will be disabled. So the mod is the right person to do that..

[ajaybaskar]

Softy,

Adhu yerkanave vaanguna oscarukku illa. Vaanga pora oscarukku...

[ajaybaskar]

Ok.. If Oscar looks old, suggestions are welcome.. :-)

[SoftSword]

oru murai thootta sigaratthula thirumba thirumba yeruradhu worth illa....

next aspiration: nobel prize for peace through music.

[Mahen]

Ajay :2thumbsup:

[A.ANAND]

ajay,

i love u! :lol: :clap: :clap: :notworthy: :notworthy:

but dr.padmasri , bhathmabooshan pottirukkalam!okla....

[A.ANAND]

Video: Birthday greeting to AR's mother - A.R. Rahman


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0okI1YqK7Ew

[A.ANAND]

Lata Mangeshkar defends Rahman over CWG song


Defending the music maestro A R Rahman over the Commonwealth Games theme song fiasco, melody queen Lata Mangeshkar has said that people should not expect every song of this genius composer to be a rocking hit.

"I have not heard the song. What I am hearing is continuous criticism, which I related stories
At 81, India's nightingale Lata sings on
don't like at all. Rahman is an extremely dedicated composer and people are getting too harsh because of just one failure," Lata Mangeshkar told PTI .

"It's just like people should not expect century from Sachin (Tendulkar) in every match. It happens in music also. Even the veterans do mistakes sometimes. I cannot say that every song of mine is perfect. Many a times I am not satisfied with what I have sung," said the Bharat Ratna awardee.
The CWG theme song Oh Yaaro, Ye India bula liya has got a lukewarm response. People have been saying that it lacks lustre and was either a result of a hurried job or the composer's powers were no longer as potent as before.

Although Rahman charged a whopping Rs. 5 crore as fee for the theme song, but it desperately lacks the verve or pace of Shakira's Waka, Waka, which became a global hit during this year's football World Cup. It also falls well short of the composer's own rousing hits of the past.

Lata Mangeshkar, who turned 82 today, however, applauded the dedication and devotion of the Oscar winning music director.

"Whatever Rahman has created, must be a result of a lot of hard work. Sometimes audience do not like what we feel is our best. It happens and one cannot avoid it. In this case neither Rahman is wrong nor the audience," said the legendary singer.
The Indian nightingale, who has rendered her voice in some of the gems from Rahman like Jiya Jale (Dil se), O Paalan haare (Lagaan) and Luka Chhipi (Rang de Basanti), felt that music is a passion for the Mozart from Madras and he wants to bring something new every time.

"I remember when he was working on his album Vandemataram, one day at midnight he went to the Tamil director Bharat Bala and told him that he was ready with the song and wanted to record it then.

"They did the recording at night and then Bala made the video. It shows how sincere Rahman is towards his work," she added.Bala, incidentally, is also the creative head of the ceremonies committee for the Delhi Games 2010. The video of CWG theme song is conceptualised and produced by Bharat Bala productions


http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lata-Mangeshkar-defends-Rahman-over-CWG-song/Article1-605568.aspx

[Sunil_M88]

I think both song and video for CWG should of been released on the same day, then there might of not been as much brouhaha.

[A.ANAND]

'CWG will be off to a flying start once Rahman starts singing'


NEW YORK: There may be delays and lapses in preparation for the Commonwealth Games, but External Affairs Minister SM Krishna says the troubled event will be "off to a flying start" when AR Rahman starts singing the welcome song on October three.

Speaking at the Asia Society here, Krishna assured the world community that the Games would be a success and hoped that the athletes will be satisfied with the preparations.

"This much I can assure you as an Indian and as a minister of the external affairs of India that on OCtober 3 when (Oscar-winning music composer) AR Rahman starts with his welcome orchestra, I think we will be off to a flying start," Krishna said in response to a volley of questions on the Games.

The Games will be inaugurated on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Krishna also admitted there have been some lapses in a sense.

"We did not anticipate that the monsoons will be so prolonged and so heavy and as a result of that the preparations got delayed but the news that is coming out of New Delhi in the last two days that things are improving," he said.

"The athletes have started coming to New Delhi and they will be very pleased with the arrangements," he said.

Krishna, who is in New York for attending the opening session at the General Assembly, has responded to several queries by the Indian and foreign media about the problems associated with the games.

Several comparisons have been made to India's failure to get it act together when China pulled off the Olympics and South Africa managed the Football World Cup earlier this year.

"This has been said about every international athletic event before it starts...questions are always asked and doubts are always expressed... the ultimate proof is eating of the pudding," Krishna said.

"I am going to be back here again next year and then you can put to me this question how well we conducted the Commonwealth Games," the External Affairs Minister said.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2010/news/CWG-will-be-off-to-a-flying-start-once-Rahman-starts-singing/articleshow/6648617.cms

[AudazJay]

Ajay :clap: wonderful thread! I love the title. Oscar-ke perumai selluthiya Thamizhan namma ARR. Title is absolutely apt! :notworthy:

[rayan36]

Just Plain Folks Music Awards
2009 - * Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album - Varalaru


:shock: when did this happen??

[raghavendran]

ajay
:thumbsup:

[AudazJay]

Just Plain Folks Music Awards
2009 - * Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album - Varalaru


:shock: when did this happen??

2009- He won for best Indian album for Godfather. Innisai (Radio Mix) also won third place for best Indian song. More here:-

http://jpfolks.com/09albumwinners.html

[A.ANAND]

innum neraya awards and honuring missing in the list.appadi innu nenakiran!

[ajaybaskar]

ARR and Ember Pheonix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91T9rihhOg

[satissh_r]

ARR and Ember Pheonix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91T9rihhOg

Athukulla videova thookitanga pola...

[ajaybaskar]

http://videos-tab2tab.blogspot.com/2010/09/ar-rahman-guinness-world-record.html

[Sunil_M88]

@ajay... I don't know if this is the same clip from your link. But since the clip in that link has been removed. here is what I found in relation to your post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jxXlzduQZo

[littlemaster1982]

Commonwealth Games Theme Song Video

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This version sounds good and the video is cool 8-)

[SoftSword]

This sounds awesome and gels very well with the video...
idha evanachum korai sonnanaa avanukellaam kudikka thanni kudukkaama kollanum...

[SoftSword]

Happy Birthday to Ramakrishna!
Wish you soar higher and higher this year!!

[m_karthik]

ARR :2thumbsup: Ajay

[ajaybaskar]

Jai Ho-Toronto Pics


http://albums.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?i=1&db=1&pw=jPrbSqDy&a_id=4843675

[A.ANAND]

Review of ROJA music...one of the early writeups

One of the earliest write ups on ROJA

From The Week dated 10 Jan 1993 article by VINCENT D'SOUZA

MAGIC AT HIS FINGERTIPS

His "Little Desires" have catapulted A.R.Rahman into the top league

Someone called Rahman strolls down the road in crowded Kodambakkam to his usual haunt- the roadside tea stall. But now, more than his favourite brew, he silently enjoys the hum on the lips of most of the stall's patrons- porters, autorickshaw drivers and even beggars. Chinna Chinna aasai... the hum slowly grows to a chorus, as the yoi8ng man slips away unnoticed, unrecognised. Meet A.R.Rahman, the 24 year old creator of the lilting song for tamil film ROJA, Mani Ratnam's latest block buster.

The simple song has been lingering on everybody's lips even a 100 days after the film was released. The rickshaw puller, the executive, the housewife and the giggly teenager sing it to themselves, or join the heroine in the darkened theatre as she drenches herself in the waterfall. The simplicity of the melody is so captivating that like the childhood rhymes, it refuses to fade from memory.

A quirk of fate forces the heroine of the film to abandon her juvenile dreams and marry another person. In the thick of subsequent battle in unfamiliar territory to save her husband, she matures far beyond her tender years.

It was also a quirk of fate which saw the maturing of the young man who put the song on her lips. The sudden death of his father pushed Rahman into the thick of the battle to sustain the orphaned family. Rahman is the only son of the late R.K.Sekar, an assistant music director in Malayalam who had a hand in the music of the classic CHEMMEEN. " I used to accompany dad to the studios and i guess music was in the family, I certainly had an ear for it," he says.

Instinctively he turned to the recording studios after dropping out of eleventh class. This time it was not to listen but to work in jam sessions. From studio jam sessions he quickly graduated to composing jingles. IN 1987, he was recruited by Viji Manuel, music director Ilayaraja's main keyboard player. That was his initiation to keyboards and synthesizers and computer music programming. " I was literally pushed into this field and forced tolearn the art of computer music programming," Rahman says, lovingly fingering his beloved Roland keyboard.

Work with M.K.Arjun in Malayalam and with Raj-koti, the telugu team, and a stint in kannada films, found him where he belonged - the world of film music. The Telugu film industry doyens loved the way his fingers danced over the synthesizer and coaxed magic out of it. " People like them and Mani Ratnam are able to appreciate off-beat music. Thats why its been great working with them," says Rahman.

But somehow, except for his music group colleagues and friends in the recording studios, nobody really vibed with Rahman. Or spoke his language. And that is why, even after the songs of ROJA became a hit, he preferred the confines of his unpretentious house, the facade of his new, fully computerised recording studio - PANCHATHAN RECORD INN.

But that didnt prevent the paparazzi from going to town with wild speculations of how Rahman's computeriserd music wizardry would swamp the reigning maestro Illayaraja out of business. From the gossip columns, one got the impression that Rahman was a cocky upstart who held his comtemporaries ion contempt.
Meeting him at his home, one cannot miss the hurt in his eyes. A hurt and an apprehension that his sudden fame would be his undoing. It makes his mother shield him with a protective arm. Rahman does not like being compared to Ilayaraja whom hge holds in high esteem.

Talk of his tune in ROJA and he is all humility. "Nothing really," shrugs the chubby faced youngster in a loose green shirt and rolled up trousers. "I composed the tune and practised ot ans then put on the switchboard. It was my grounding in electronics that helped."

You can get nothing further from him. But he is willing to talk at length about how he has absorbed all kinds of music- rap, jazz, fusion, the wailers and Bob Marley. And a little but of it all has come across in ROJA.

Rahman has played jam with US based double electric violin maestro L.Shankar and his orchestra. He played the Roland for MAdras pdp group NEMESIS AVENUE. "Its fun working with guys like Rahman," says NEMESIS AVENUE's Sudhin Prabhakar.
Rahman's yuppie image is deceptive. He is a deeply religious person. His "PANCHATHAN" is strewn with Islamic icons and symbols. Phil Collins and the cresent moon and star have pride of place. He wears a chain with an inscribed locket. Ask him the reasin for his success anbd he will lift his hands sporting Urdu inscribed rings heavenwards. It is believed K.Balachander who produced ROJA rechristened Dilip as Rahman, just before the film was released.

The kid who bought a Roland for Rs.1000 at Burma Bazaar (madras's smuggled goods market) has come a long way. But he is modest avout his success. Says Rahman: "Already so much has been made of my computerised studio that it has become embarrassing for me." He can no longer hop on stage to play for rock concerts with Nemesis Avenue. If he plays in public now, he will have to think up something new, something different.
He is missing the fun and all that jazz of the pop music scene. But he also knows that there ius nothing like big apple of film music. Especially since he's taken a large sized bite out of it. "Just look at the reach of film music. Lakhs of people casn listen to or sing film songs. As they did with Roja," he says.

The ROJA album has yielded record sales for Lahari Music Company. And Rahman's work has increased. So, composing jingles is out. His last jingles were for thr Allwyn and Prudent ads.

He is presently working on Suresh Menon's (actress Revathi's husband) film PUDHIYA MUGAM and on Mani Ratnam's THIRUDA, THIRUDA. With his obvious western music leanings, it might be a little difficult for Rahman to score typical Tamil Film Music. "IN the long run, we'll have to see if Rahman can get to the core of Tamil isai(music). Like Ilayaraja had done in Thevar Magan," says Viji Manuel, adding,"but that dosent detract from his talent."
Meanwhile, people all over the south continue to hum CHINNA CHINNA AASAI...(little, little desires). "It feels great to see thwat just a siongle song of yours is sung by a rickshawpuller as well as an executive. What more would you want?"Rahman asks. Sounds right.

source:arryg

[SoftSword]

great read....
thanks for sharing...

[vijayr]

Anand, great find. It would be interesting to see read more perspectives of musicians on Rahman from around that time, the early years.

[jaiganes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_3YS-zBFoA

nice adaptation of "endrendrum punnagai"

[sathya_1979]

[tscii:c520df783c]http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/art-culture/the-man-who-refused-aamir-khan

A tabletop is crowded with bouquets, presumably sent to commemorate the National Award. The barest bouquet, with red roses and carnations, is from one AR Rahman. The card reads ‘Congrats, love ARR’. Receiving this bouquet didn’t just make Amit’s day, “It’s made my career!” he says. “I can chill for a few months now, because it validates my journey so far.” Amit was 13 years old when AR Rahman debuted as a music director with Roja. ARR has inspired him ever since.

ARR - nee kadavuL :clap: :notworthy:[/tscii:c520df783c]

[Sunil_M88]

CWG - Opening Ceremony - Live, Rise, Ascend And Win - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRxtZyowYeY

:bluejump:

Way to go thalaivar, nice trendy trainers :thumbsup:

[sathya_1979]

As usual Thalaivar pinni eduththutaar!

[baba88]

what are the future releases of ARR in Tamil ???
I know that there is Sultan, but what then ???

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:ec40c42305]
Rahman Brings CWG Ceremony to Electrifying Climax
New Delhi, Oct 3 – India’s music sensation A.R. Rahman belted out ‘Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto’ to bring the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Sunday to an electrifying climax, as the crowds echoed him in equal measure.

Rahman, clad in a white bandhgala jacket, black pants and white shoes, performed the Commonwealth Games 2010 anthem with hundreds of dancers dressed in traditional Indian costumes.

As the spectators joined him, much of the flak the Oscar winning composer has faced for the Rs.500 million Commonwealth Games 2010 anthem seemed to have been washed away.

Fireworks went off and then ‘Jai ho’, Rahman’s Oscar winning song, filled the air. The chant at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, many would swear, was magical.




http://www.vamban.com/news/rahman-brings-cwg-ceremony-to-electrifying-climax/

[/tscii:ec40c42305]

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:76aa2ff0e9] What the world feels about CWG theme song...

“What’s unique are the dance shows early evening. And the music,” gushes South African boxer Lebogang Kilane. Contrary to the thumbs-down given to A R Rahman’s CWG special song in India, many foreign athletes seem to sway to the slow strains of Oh Yaaro, Yeh India which plays on a loop in the open-air amphitheatre.

“I’ll associate my time in the village with this music, always. It has a very international feel—even some African riffs—and grows on you slowly,” says Bikile, another South African athlete. “It’s soothing but groovy at the same time,” says an English squash player, who prefers to sit and listen to the music all evening.




http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Evenings-at-the-Village-Square/691648/




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The finale to the ceremony was the official Commonwealth Games theme song, Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto from A.R. Rahman, a pulsating and catchy tune that many will remember.




http://www.onlykent.com/20101003/commonwealth-games-2010-delhi-amazing-opening-ceremony-plus-video/





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History met the present as Prince Charles entered to the hypnotic beat of AR Rahman's catchy theme song Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto.


http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/commonwealth-games/4195380/Delhi-transformed-as-athletes-called-to-start-line


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Around 7,000 performers took part in the three-hour ceremony which culminated in a spectacular Bollywood show. A.R. Rahman, Oscar-winning composer of Slumdog Millionaire fame, provided a fitting finale to the ceremony with his official Games song.


http://gulfnews.com/sport/other-sports/commonwealth-games-off-to-grand-start-1.691193
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The finale was reserved for India's one true international celebrity: A R Rahman. As the magician belted out the CWG theme song, the aerostat came alive in a bluster of colour and graphics. Fireworks shot out furiously, signalling that it was time for the spaceship to go. It was time for Jai Ho!




http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cwgarticleshow/6680212.cms




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Finally, a vibrant performance of Jiyo, Utho, Bado, Jeeto, the musical finale from the film Slumdog Millionaire, by Bollywood superstar AR Rahman drew the colourful proceedings to a close.




http://insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/new-delhi-2010/10671-kalmadi-reception-only-sour-note-of-extravaganza-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony

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The ceremony was heralded in a traditional Indian way by the blowing of a conch or 'shankh', considered auspicious for the start of any event. The highlight was , of course, the live theme song performance by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman




http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/10/04/spectacular-opening-commonwealth-games-delhi




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The Delhi Games’ theme song, Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto (Live, Rise, Ascend, Win), composed by music maestro A R Rahman’s was the other highlight under the breathtaking view of the stadium under thousands of fireworks as it was to hint out of the upcoming fireworks in the sports arena during the next ten days.




http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/10/04/spo02.asp

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As fireworks lit up the night sky, A R Rahman brought the curtains down on an evening of high emotion with his rendering of the Games anthem as well as his famous “Jai Ho” that raised the energy levels once again. It is now up to the athletes to keep that energy going, with action proper all set to begin on Monday.


http://www.deccanherald.com/content/101685/lavish-games-opener-eclipses-past.html


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India's music sensation A.R. Rahman belted out 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto' to bring the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Sunday to an electrifying climax, as the crowds echoed him in equal measure.


http://sify.com/news/rahman-brings-cwg-ceremony-to-electrifying-climax-news-national-kkdx4ccdbib.html
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The finale was left to the so-called "Mozart of Madras", AR Rahman, whose song Jai Ho from the film Slumdog Millionaire brought an epic event to a fitting climax.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/04/3028384.htm?section=world


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AR Rahman had the 60,000 strong crowd at the glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony up and dancing here today with his rendition of the theme song 'Jeeyo Utho Badho Jeeto', which had received brickbats when it was first unveiled in August.

The Academy award winning musician had promised to go beyond Shakira's soccer anthem 'Waka Waka' with the composition and he delivered a powerful performance, backed by a spectacle of dancers.
Dressed casually in a white jacket-and-denims combination, the hitmaker was welcomed by loud cheering as he stepped on to the stage to perform the theme song.


http://cwg.ndtv.com/commonwealth/article/id/spoen20100155194/type/latest/AR-Rahmans-grand-finale-%E2%80%93-CWG-theme-song-56687.html

NI media




:lol: :rotfl: :rotfl3: [/tscii:76aa2ff0e9]

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:c00c7045a5]A R Rahman rocks at CWG opening ceremony

Jeeyo Utho Badho Jeeto




All those who had any misgivings about A R Rahman’s Commonwealth Games theme song ‘Jeeyo Utho Badho Jeeto’ got their answer on Sunday night when the prodigious composer and singer gave a rocking performance at the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

The gala evening had India showcasing its 5000 years of history, its rich culture and diversity in a ceremony that lasted close to four hours. Singer Hariharan opened the ceremony with his welcome song ‘Swagatam’.

Dressed in white sherwani over black trousers, Rahman closed the ceremony with an electrifying performance of ‘Jeeyo Utho Badho Jeeto’ followed by his Oscar winning song ‘Jai Ho!’ from Slumdog Millionaire.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was packed with around 60,000 spectators all of which enjoyed Rahman’s powerful rendition that was well complemented by fireworks in the sky.


http://www.apunkachoice.com/content/article/sid100003478-a_r_rahman_rocks_at_cwg_opening_ceremony/[/tscii:c00c7045a5]

[sathya_1979]

Thalaivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Talk me detractors :evil: Yaaru kitta! Bleddy Media :hammer:

[A.ANAND]

Thalaivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Talk me detractors :evil: Yaaru kitta! Bleddy Media :hammer:

athey media ippa enna sollarangga paathinggala??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

makkaloda support paathinggala?makkal therpe magesan theerpu!

media mujila kari! :lol:

[sathya_1979]

True! I had the previlege of watching ARR's rendition during CWG opening ceremony! He hit back with vengeance (not in literal sense).

[baba88]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

[sunnyg]

Guys

As I had written earlier, I am in love with this song!
It rocks!

But again, I am an ARR fan - so its not surprising.

I am very proud and happy to see the kind of reception the song is receiving now, from all quarters. The song has an international appeal.

How correct the Mr India Director (forget his name) is? ARR song grows on you. If Subhash Ghai could reject a Jai Ho, then what else can you say?

ARR Rocks! I hope Sachin does too and wins the test for us!

Sunny G.

[sunnyg]

Guys

As I had written earlier, I am in love with this song!
It rocks!

But again, I am an ARR fan - so its not surprising.

I am very proud and happy to see the kind of reception the song is receiving now, from all quarters. The song has an international appeal.

How correct the Mr India Director (forget his name) is? ARR song grows on you. If Subhash Ghai could reject a Jai Ho, then what else can you say?

ARR Rocks! I hope Sachin does too and wins the test for us!

Sunny G.

[A.ANAND]

Guys

As I had written earlier, I am in love with this song!
It rocks!

But again, I am an ARR fan - so its not surprising.

I am very proud and happy to see the kind of reception the song is receiving now, from all quarters. The song has an international appeal.

How correct the Mr India Director (forget his name) is? ARR song grows on you. If Subhash Ghai could reject a Jai Ho, then what else can you say?

ARR Rocks! I hope Sachin does too and wins the test for us!

Sunny G.

shekar kapoor!

[A.ANAND]

interesting artical in arrfyg

ARR fans,

I went to see the ARR concert in Boston with my parents 2 days back. It was an unforgettable experience. My parents, who are in their 60s and staunch music lovers and come from the traditional side of India in terms of taste and exposure, are completely in love with ARR and his music now. For many years, they liked his music, but even they too for some time thought his music was too rhythmic and repetitive. But now...completely changed. They can't stop talking about him and his music, esp. knowing how simple and humble he is without any trace of ego or arrogance. That is what sold them to ARR finally...his personal attributes, and hearing some more evergreen tunes from him in the past few years and just being more exposed to ARR's music in general. Here is what my father said in response to that letter from the editor piece from filmfare recently:

"Short and sweet but loaded review of a simple, humble, unassuming living legend, a musician standing tall among a crowd of music makers. An artist who is original, creative, bold and revolutionary in introducing new patterns of blending eastern and western melody and rhythm, that has resulted in so many hits becoming evergreen unlike most popular songs with a short lifespan."

That's my father's take on ARR. I liked this line the most from what he wrote:

"a musician standing tall among a crowd of music makers"


That just completely struck me.

[SoftSword]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

hope you have not read it in the air. links pls.

[rayan36]

Just Plain Folks Music Awards
2009 - * Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album - Varalaru


:shock: when did this happen??

2009- He won for best Indian album for Godfather. Innisai (Radio Mix) also won third place for best Indian song. More here:-

http://jpfolks.com/09albumwinners.html

oh ok, thanks :D

[music man]

Friends!!

It will be a delight if someone could post old music reviews on ARR's initial albums...That review on Roja brought back old memories..

Someone can share reviews on Puthiya Mugam, Bombay, May Madham etc etc...

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:24e7dc21a7]'I want to compose a song with Rahman’ -Flo Rida

American rapper and singer Flo Rida, of chartbuster You spin my head right round fame, briefly toured India last week. And post his performances in Bangalore and Pune, the hip-hop star, who was brought down here by Morph Entertainment, only has good things to say about the country.

“I’m in awe of Indian culture,” he says. “India is the place where music originated so it’s seen in a big way by the entertainment industry in the US. It’s got such a rich culture and varied genres of music. Unfortunately, I couldn’t go around much this time but I definitely want to come back again for long.”

The singer is cued into Bollywood as well and says he’d love to team up on a song like the Snoop Dogg-Pritam number Singh is kinng. “I’ve been exposed to Bollywood music and believe it has its own charm and melody,” he says. “I would love to meet and compose a song or two with someone like (AR) Rahman.”

And as Bollywood gets ready for a remake of the Hollywood blockbuster, The Hangover, that featured Flo Rida’s Right round, Flo Rida says he’d be “honoured” to be a part of it: “I would consider it a huge compliment if my music is a part of the movie or any other Bollywood movie for that matter.”

Talking about the song that made him a global superstar, Flo Rida says he got the idea of sampling Dead or Alive’s single You spin me round for his song Right round through his sister first. “I finally recorded it because I wanted to show listeners my musical growth by broadening my horizons, since ROOTS was my second album,” he reveals.

“I think the song managed to influence people internationally because whenever I compose, I think of people all over the world rather than just a local audience.”

http://www.hindustantimes.com/I-want-to-compose-a-song-with-Rahman/Article1-608094.aspx[/tscii:24e7dc21a7]

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:d0ee0a9e51]Vaanam audio to be launched London

Producer turned actor Ganesh who rocked in VTV, is planning to have a very big audio launch for his new film Vaanam in London.

The Krish directed multi-starrer has Silambarasan, Bharath, Prakash Raj, Anushka, Sonia Agarwal and Vega in the lead along with Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music.

Ganesh is producing Vaanam and he wants to make it one of the biggest movies of the year. He is going all out to make the London launch an event, for which AR Rahman will also be present.


Remember how Ganesh and Gautham made the London audio launch of VTV a memorable event that got a lot of media hype.



The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com.

[/tscii:d0ee0a9e51]

[raj_musing]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

[sathya_1979]

:banghead: to me - unna yaaruda ippo indha pakkam vara sonnadhu? Self :hammer:

[sathya_1979]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???
solradhudhaan solreenga, oru 150 kOdi nu adichi vittaa gowravamaa irukkum.

[littlemaster1982]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

Then how many crores it was worth? 4.5?

[raj_musing]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

Then how many crores it was worth? 4.5?

Yes exactly! You said it.....4.5 lakhs :) :)

[Ramakrishna]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

Then how many crores it was worth? 4.5?

Yes exactly! You said it.....4.5 lakhs :) :)

So, what do you want him to do now? Give back the money just because you don't feel it is not worth it?

[Benny Lava]

Come on guys.. don't stop him from making a fool of himself.. it is his wish :lol2:

[raj_musing]

Come on guys.. don't stop him from making a fool of himself.. it is his wish :lol2:
\\dig\\
Only a fool can understand another fool isn't it.. dear benny? :)

\\end dig\\

[sathya_1979]

Benny, let him do that in some other thread and not here.

[Benny Lava]

Come on guys.. don't stop him from making a fool of himself.. it is his wish :lol2:
\\dig\\
Only a fool can understand another fool isn't it.. dear benny? :)

\\end dig\\

Really? Where did you get that from? :lol2:

Sathya,

My point was that by responding we are giving him undeserved attention, just like what I am doing now. :P

[baba88]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???
solradhudhaan solreenga, oru 150 kOdi nu adichi vittaa gowravamaa irukkum.

neenga ennavenalum sollunga, i dont give a -deleted-
here is the link where I read that.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/94932/India/Rahman+gets+a+big+deal+for+Games+song.html

[littlemaster1982]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

Then how many crores it was worth? 4.5?

Yes exactly! You said it.....4.5 lakhs :) :)

Seems like I have underestimated your smartness. See the underlined word above. And I wish someone totally unrelated to your job does your appraisal.

[littlemaster1982]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???
solradhudhaan solreenga, oru 150 kOdi nu adichi vittaa gowravamaa irukkum.

neenga ennavenalum sollunga, i dont give a -deleted-
here is the link where I read that.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/94932/India/Rahman+gets+a+big+deal+for+Games+song.html

Baba,

Media totally overplayed this issue, as they always do. 15 crores story is one such story. Leave it. And no swear words pls (even if it's masked).

[baba88]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???
solradhudhaan solreenga, oru 150 kOdi nu adichi vittaa gowravamaa irukkum.

neenga ennavenalum sollunga, i dont give a -deleted-
here is the link where I read that.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/94932/India/Rahman+gets+a+big+deal+for+Games+song.html

Baba,

Media totally overplayed this issue, as they always do. 15 crores story is one such story. Leave it. And no swear words pls (even if it's masked).

I know all that, but I dont like it if someone is trying to make me look like a fool who is spreading false news.

[SoftSword]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

Then how many crores it was worth? 4.5?

Yes exactly! You said it.....4.5 lakhs :) :)

Seems like I have underestimated your smartness. See the underlined word above. And I wish someone totally unrelated to your job does your appraisal.

master :hammer:
ungalukku oru getthu post kudutthu ukkara vecha... neenga unga rangea vittutu mokkai postkellam badhil sollikittu... naangalae idhukellaam respond panna koodadhu...

yarachum vandhu musicla edhachum thappu irukkunu sonna paravala... decent namakku theirnjadha sollalaam...
orutthar avar kaetta musica evlokku vikkalaamnu business calculation pannitu irukkar... neenga vera vandhu.... :banghead:

do u think someone how rates a piece of art in rupees is worth an argument?

panatthukku thagundha madhiri music podra section illa idhu...

[A.ANAND]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???

True..but the song not worth it,to be honest...Heard that he took 6 months to compose this reasonably "OK" song.

Then how many crores it was worth? 4.5?

Yes exactly! You said it.....4.5 lakhs :) :)

Seems like I have underestimated your smartness. See the underlined word above. And I wish someone totally unrelated to your job does your appraisal.

master :hammer:
ungalukku oru getthu post kudutthu ukkara vecha... neenga unga rangea vittutu mokkai postkellam badhil sollikittu... naangalae idhukellaam respond panna koodadhu...

yarachum vandhu musicla edhachum thappu irukkunu sonna paravala... decent namakku theirnjadha sollalaam...
orutthar avar kaetta musica evlokku vikkalaamnu business calculation pannitu irukkar... neenga vera vandhu.... :banghead:

do u think someone how rates a piece of art in rupees is worth an argument?

panatthukku thagundha madhiri music podra section illa idhu...

:clap: :thumbsup: SS!media report vechu entha mudivukku vara kudathu!only thalaivar knows!naama yen veena adichikanum!

[A.ANAND]

article about ARR in BJP newspaper - malayalam

http://www.janmabhumidaily.com/detailed-story?newsID=104220&page=0&subpage=1

transilation

"ARR is the pride of every Indian. By making India's music as his music, foreigners and "progressive music lovers" have changed him forever. From the failure of CWG song, we can note that ARR has forgotten his childhood and his father RK Sekar.

When Rahman's Jai Ho won Oscar, every Indian felt proud. When he accepted the award in the Oscar stage, he didn't mention a single word about his music guru (his father). He didn't mention one word about Ilaiyraja, India's great musical genius, who had given him the opportunity to play violin when he (ARR) was struggling with poverty. Could Rahman have forgotten to say that Indian culture or music had taken him to Oscars? Never.

It is here that we have to know that Jai Ho has been lifted from Indian music. M.P. Sankunni Nair's Chatram & Chamaram book explains to us that Jai Ho is not Rahman's creation. It is a recreation from Samaveda, the basic block of Indian music. Samaveda is the oldest music 'Sahitya' of India.

In short, Samam means to make happy. With Jai Ho song, Rahman has made both Indians and foreigners happy. Everybody thought whatever Rahman touches will turn to gold.

The music of Ilaiyaraja, which had become stale with ARR's growth, is achieving new lease of life through the veins of South Indians.

The idol of ARR is breaking. The 2010 CWG is not giving pleasant moments to India. .....

The 2010 CWG has shown the true colors of AR Rahman, the praised artist. It is no surprise if patriotic Indians are not shocked upon hearing that he has charged around 6 crores for "Jeeyo Utho" song. We have to remember that Pandit Ravi Shankar, who composed the music for the previous CWG held in India, had not charged even a single penny.

Rahman is forgetting the path he has travelled. Music is 'Sadhana' and 'Aradahana'. It is not fitting of a eminent artist to turn music into an 'item for sale'. He could have earned more fame with the CWG title song than that single Oscar. It would have been a 'Guru Dakshina' to the nation.

It is here that we remember Resul Pookutty, the world artist. No Indian will forget his words during the Oscar awards ceremony.

"This is a Sivarathri gift to my nation" - who else, but Resul Pookutty has got the humility and courage to utter these words. That was the moment where Rahman lost. Now he has shown his true colors through the commonwealth games. The failure of CWG theme song shows that time has punished Rahman for not dedicating his Oscar to his Guru (Ilairaja) or his father (RK Sekar).

Resul Pookutty again wins when we see his response to him winning the National award. Resul has again become a role model by writing a letter to Central Information Ministry to consider Amrit Pritham for the award, as Amrit had worked with him for sound mixing. To share the award that he is getting, Resul is epitome of humility.

Resul Pookutty is providing new direction to young generation. ...<some words of praise for Resul>...

[A.ANAND]

The 2010 CWG has shown the true colors of AR Rahman, the praised artist. It is no surprise if patriotic Indians are not shocked upon hearing that he has charged around 6 crores for "Jeeyo The failure of CWG theme song shows that time has punished Rahman for not dedicating his Oscar to his Guru (Ilairaja) or his father (RK Sekar).




ippadi oru adi muttalthanamana,maha kevalamana articlal-la ithuvairaikum padachathilla! :lol: :rotfl: :rotfl3:

[jinju]

Anand bhai, don't take that paper seriously. noone does! it's something like the Saamna that only a section of people follow, and articles are written solely for self-gratification!

[A.ANAND]

Anand bhai, don't take that paper seriously. noone does! it's something like the Saamna that only a section of people follow, and articles are written solely for self-gratification!

oru limit venama sir!!

[rayan36]

Anand bhai, don't take that paper seriously. noone does! it's something like the Saamna that only a section of people follow, and articles are written solely for self-gratification!

oru limit venama sir!!

cool down cool down cool down COOL DOWN!!!

[raj_musing]

article about ARR in BJP newspaper - malayalam

http://www.janmabhumidaily.com/detailed-story?newsID=104220&page=0&subpage=1

transilation

"

The music of Ilaiyaraja, which had become stale with ARR's growth, is achieving new lease of life through the veins of South Indians.



Anand,

I was reading this article and perhaps a small correction:-

"Ilayaraja's Native music which recieved a set back with ARR's growth,is achieving new lease of life..........." There is no mention that his music became stale. However no worries please....

[sathya_1979]

-deleted with warning-

[Ramakrishna]

ithellaam sagajamappa.

[A.ANAND]

ithellaam sagajamappa.

'world most best eelichavayan'a.r.rahman fans only!eppadi adichalum thanggaraan! :lol:

[sathya_1979]

Anand, best form of insult is ignore. ThannOda veettula sOru aakki thinna mudiyaama pattini kedakkaravanga, adutha veetu sOrula kal irukkunu solradha paarthu sirichittu pOgaama, edhukku bro tension? :)

[Ramakrishna]

ithellaam sagajamappa.

'world most best eelichavayan'a.r.rahman fans only!eppadi adichalum thanggaraan! :lol:

Adi kudukravanavida adi thaangravan thaan unmaiyaana veeran :wink:

[Mahen]

What rubbish article is that? :twisted: Yeah must thank shekar, then his grandfather, great grandfather..the list will go on :banghead:

[satissh_r]

Adutha article ready -

http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/oct/05/does-rahman-need-a-holiday.htm

Siteku neraya hits venumna enna venumna ezhuthuvanga pola :irked:

[sathya_1979]

ARR is paying his tribute to his dad and other gurus through his music. Adhai purinjakkNumnaa mooLainu oNNu vENum. Adhu illaadhavanga indha , maadhiri article ezhudhuvadhu aacharyam illai.

[satissh_r]

ARR is paying his tribute to his dad and other gurus through his music. Adhai purinjakkNumnaa mooLainu oNNu vENum. Adhu illaadhavanga indha , maadhiri article ezhudhuvadhu aacharyam illai.

Sathya, avar kitta korainu onnu illa, illatha onna vara vazhaikanamna intha mathiri ethachum senja than undu.

[Ramakrishna]

Articles themselves aren't hurting. Intha maathiri sappa articles ku importance kuduthu discussion nadathurathu thaan hurting.

[satissh_r]

Articles themselves aren't hurting. Intha maathiri sappa articles ku importance kuduthu discussion nadathurathu thaan hurting.

I agree, I did not want to post it either but sooner or later someone else was going to do it. My only concern now is why has the media turned against Rahman all of a sudden (It could be NI media or whomsoever)

[ajaybaskar]

:lol:

[sathya_1979]

Satish, avangaLOda naai pozhappu OdaNumE! VElai illaama Theru theruvaa suththi vandhu kolaikkaNumE! Sachin Tendulkara thittaadha thittaa? Avar epdi superaa batla answer senjaar ARR um adhu maadhiri answer seivaar. Appo the same media will lick his feet. Wait and watch.

Master - reekosting not to delete or edit this post.

[A.ANAND]

Articles themselves aren't hurting. Intha maathiri sappa articles ku importance kuduthu discussion nadathurathu thaan hurting.

I agree, I did not want to post it either but sooner or later someone else was going to do it. My only concern now is why has the media turned against Rahman all of a sudden (It could be NI media or whomsoever)

superb question???? :clap: :clap: :thumbsup:

why nowdays??? :think:

[A.ANAND]

Articles themselves aren't hurting. Intha maathiri sappa articles ku importance kuduthu discussion nadathurathu thaan hurting.

appa soranaiye irukka kudathu'ngreengala rama??ungga mathiri enna adi thangga mudiyathu!naan adivangara veeran illa,verum adi vangara sippai than! :lol:

[satissh_r]

Satish, avangaLOda naai pozhappu OdaNumE! VElai illaama Theru theruvaa suththi vandhu kolaikkaNumE! Sachin Tendulkara thittaadha thittaa? Avar epdi superaa batla answer senjaar ARR um adhu maadhiri answer seivaar. Appo the same media will lick his feet. Wait and watch.

Master - reekosting not to delete or edit this post.

Agreed Sathya, In fact ithuku atharam namma erkanave parthachu.

[sathya_1979]

kaalailErundhu kanda kazhisadai articles padichu mood outtu! pOi oru kaappi saappittu varrEn

[A.ANAND]

chennai 28 movie-la oru dialoge varume athan ippa nyabagam varuthu.school pasangalola beach-la criket vilayadumbothu
'dei, ivan eppadi pottalum adikaranda'innu!antha mathiri ippa intha media pannrathu!cooolla pogarathu-than nallathu pola!vera vazhi illa!

[A.ANAND]

kaalailErundhu kanda kazhisadai articles padichu mood outtu! pOi oru kaappi saappittu varrEn

verum kaapi thana??? :lol:

[ajaybaskar]

This BJP is trying something. First it was one BJP man (forgot his name) who criticized ARR's CWG song. Now this newspaper. Ennaangada prachanai ungalukku? Panam kinam edhaachum venuma?

[ajaybaskar]

One reply from a fellow Rahmaniac to the article..

Yes, for sure, there is no religious dimension but lets not even bring religion into this context please.

My only question, why in the world does AR have to credit Illayaraja and that too on the Oscar stage? AR clearly appreciated all the efforts put by his Musicians and beautifully spoke in both languages "Hindi & Tamil". What more could one ask for??. Of course AR had the genes of his father but when times were so bad (when he was not even mature to understand the world), it was his mother who stood like a giant pillar to lead the family. Seriously, AR's mother deserve a special Award from the Indian Govt, to have dedicated her entire life in giving all of us the most precious golden award called AR.Rahman.

Thiruvalluvar (a celebrated Tamil poet) who wrote the Thirukkural says:
"Eendra pozhudhinum peridhuvakkum than maganaisandron ena ketta thaai"
Means : Great is the joy of the mother when a child is born to her; but greater is her joy when she hears his unblemished character and merits from others.

I think its a shame & we don't even deserve to be a critic of AR & his efforts. Of course, people take liberty to claim that we are the one's who brought AR to limelight and all that crap. Come on, that is the only hook we have got to be a critic but we are not even IOTA close to a man who has seen everything in his life but is humble as ever; working hard as ever; making our country proud as ever. DOT (Endhiran, the Robot Syle :-)).

Music Director Deva rightly quoted in AR's felicitation event. If the Oscars Jury/Team come to know of AR's humility & attitude, they will give him another Oscar describing his character.

So, to all Bashers,Haters & Crook heads, just give yourself some life in doing something better and see how much could you be responsible in making your contry proud. If you can't do that, atleast let somebody who has been diligently proving and taking the nation to heavenly heights.

Jai Ho AR.Rahman !!!

[ajaybaskar]

A.R Rahman in Jamal Institute of Management

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iECDBGd0Zik

[ajaybaskar]

ஹாலிவுட் பிரண்ட்ஷிப்!
ரஹ்மானின் கன்டக்டர்..

'கற்றாரை கற்றாரே காமுறுவர்' என்றொரு ஸ்லோகன் உண்டு கடுந்தமிழில். இதற்கு கொடுந்தமிழில் விளக்கம் சொன்னால் 'மைண்டு காரன் மைண்டு காரனோடதான் பிரண்ட்ஷிப்பு வச்சுப்பான்!' உலகத்தின் பார்வையை தன் பக்கம் திருப்பியிருக்கும் இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கும் அப்படியரு பிரண்ட்ஷிப் இருக்கிறது. அவர்தான் மாட் டங்க்ளி!

சமீபத்தில் சன் டியில் அடிக்கடி பார்த்திருக்கலாம். ரஹ்மான் எந்திரன் படத்திற்காக பின்னணி இசையமைத்த காட்சியை. அப்போது ரஹ்மானுடன் ஒரு வழுக்கை தலை ஆசாமி பேசிக் கொண்டிருப்பார். அவர்தான் இந்த மாட் டங்க்ளி. இசைக்கலைஞர்கள் கருவிகள் வாசித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கும் போது அவர்களை கன்டக்ட் செய்வதும் இவர்தான். ஹாலிவுட் இசையமைப்பாளர்களில் மிகவும் முக்கியமானவராம் இவர். அடிப்படையில் பிரிட்டிஷ் காரரான இவர் ஏராளமான ஹாலிவுட் படங்களுக்கு மியூசிக் கன்டக்டராக இருந்திருக்கிறார். ஹாலிவுட்டின் புகழ்பெற்ற இசையமைப்பாளர்களான ஹான்ஸ் சிம்மர், கிரேக் ஆம்ஸ்ட்ராங் ஆகியோரின் மியூசிக் கன்டக்டரும் இவர்தானாம். சமீபத்தில் வெளிவந்த பிரமாண்ட படமான இன்சப்ஷனிலும் மாட் டங்க்ளியின் பங்கு முக்கியமானது.

ரஹ்மான் சமீபத்தில் லண்டனில் நடத்திய மிகப்பெரிய மியூசிக் கான்சர்ட்டை யாரும் மறந்திருக்க முடியாது. அங்கேயும் மாட் டங்க்ளியின் 'மைண்ட்ஷிப்' ரொம்பவே கை கொடுத்ததாம் இசைப்புயலுக்கு!

http://www.tamilcinema.com/CINENEWS/Hotnews/2010/october/051010c.asp

[Benny Lava]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???
solradhudhaan solreenga, oru 150 kOdi nu adichi vittaa gowravamaa irukkum.

neenga ennavenalum sollunga, i dont give a -deleted-
here is the link where I read that.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/94932/India/Rahman+gets+a+big+deal+for+Games+song.html

Baba,

Media totally overplayed this issue, as they always do. 15 crores story is one such story. Leave it. And no swear words pls (even if it's masked).

I know all that, but I dont like it if someone is trying to make me look like a fool who is spreading false news.

Baba,

My response was not for you. It was for the 15 lakh genius. I do agree that there are lot of junk news floating around in the net. North Indian media is now doing to ARR what Tamil media did to him when he started concentrating more on Bollywood.

[Benny Lava]

This BJP is trying something. First it was one BJP man (forgot his name) who criticized ARR's CWG song. Now this newspaper. Ennaangada prachanai ungalukku? Panam kinam edhaachum venuma?

:lol: Free'ya vidunga AB... that article is ludicrously stupid! ARR Ilaiyaraja'ku violin vaasichu koduthaaraam.... vaaila asinga asingamaa violin vaasika thonudhu :lol2: God save this nation from these political clowns :pray:

[ajaybaskar]

ARR violin vaasichaarunnu padichappavae ennala sirippa adakka mudiyala.. :-)

[MADDY]

nice fun reading all those articles :)

and rediff one was like "we dont have anything worthwhile to report, so lets write something to get hits" -ngra madhiri irundhudhu............actually, rediff is a sinking corporation faced with very sluggish market share - so we can understand such moves :)

[baba88]

I just read that ARR first demanded 15 crores for the CWG theme !! The people are critizing him even for the 5 crores fee so what would have happened if he had received 15 crores ???
solradhudhaan solreenga, oru 150 kOdi nu adichi vittaa gowravamaa irukkum.

neenga ennavenalum sollunga, i dont give a -deleted-
here is the link where I read that.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/94932/India/Rahman+gets+a+big+deal+for+Games+song.html

Baba,

Media totally overplayed this issue, as they always do. 15 crores story is one such story. Leave it. And no swear words pls (even if it's masked).

I know all that, but I dont like it if someone is trying to make me look like a fool who is spreading false news.

Baba,

My response was not for you. It was for the 15 lakh genius. I do agree that there are lot of junk news floating around in the net. North Indian media is now doing to ARR what Tamil media did to him when he started concentrating more on Bollywood.

Benny,

my response wasnt for you either. I mean the guy I quoted first.

[sathya_1979]

http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=100690

ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு தேசிய ஒருமைபாட்டிற்கான இந்திரா காந்தி விருது

புதுடில்லி : 25வது தேசிய ஒருமைப்பாட்டிற்கான இந்திரா காந்தி விருது பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு வழங்கப்படுகிறது. இவ்விருதை அவர், சட்டீஸ்கர் மாநிலம் நரேன்பூரில் உள்ள ராமகிருஷ்ணா மிஷன் ஆசிரமத்துடன் இணைந்து பெறுகிறார்.

[SoftSword]

http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=100690

ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு தேசிய ஒருமைபாட்டிற்கான இந்திரா காந்தி விருது

புதுடில்லி : 25வது தேசிய ஒருமைப்பாட்டிற்கான இந்திரா காந்தி விருது பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு வழங்கப்படுகிறது. இவ்விருதை அவர், சட்டீஸ்கர் மாநிலம் நரேன்பூரில் உள்ள ராமகிருஷ்ணா மிஷன் ஆசிரமத்துடன் இணைந்து பெறுகிறார்.

:thumbsup:

APJku adutthu Janadhipathi aagara thagudhu enga aalukku mattum dhaan irukku....

[sathya_1979]

ulaga janadhipathi, Mind it :lol:

[SoftSword]

ulaga janadhipathi, Mind it :lol:

adhu venaam... venumna UN chief post keppom...
"choose love over hatred" - indha oru line'ae podhum.. a message which could travel around the world and would stand right for any situation.

[satissh_r]

Most deserved :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

[A.ANAND]

A R Rahman in a Malayalam film

IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, October 06, 2010]







Recent news doing the rounds is that the Mozart of Madras, A R Rahman, who hadn't worked in any Mollywood flick after his debut film 'Yoddha', will be soon seen again in Malayalam soon. But that will be in a different avatar.

The buzz is that the ace musician will be playing a role on screen in the latest Mammootty flick, 'Track with Rahman' to be directed by Jayaraj.

The movie to be made simultaneously in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi, will have the megastar as an investigative officer, who is in Mumbai to track the reality behind the mysterious death of an young man who landed in Mumbai to sing a track for a famous singer.

The film is expected to roll in a couple of months.

[A.ANAND]

-delete repeat post-

[A.ANAND]

Indira Gandhi award to Rahman, Ramakrishna Mission


http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sports/indira-gandhi-award-to-rahman-ramakrishna-mission_100440260.html

[A.ANAND]

A R Rahman to get Indira Gandhi award

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/115362/Headlines%20Today%20Top%20Stories/a-r-rahman-to-get-indira-gandhi-award-.html

[A.ANAND]

http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=100690

ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு தேசிய ஒருமைபாட்டிற்கான இந்திரா காந்தி விருது

புதுடில்லி : 25வது தேசிய ஒருமைப்பாட்டிற்கான இந்திரா காந்தி விருது பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமானுக்கு வழங்கப்படுகிறது. இவ்விருதை அவர், சட்டீஸ்கர் மாநிலம் நரேன்பூரில் உள்ள ராமகிருஷ்ணா மிஷன் ஆசிரமத்துடன் இணைந்து பெறுகிறார்.

:thumbsup:

APJku adutthu Janadhipathi aagara thagudhu enga aalukku mattum dhaan irukku....

avarukku irukira thollaye thaannga mudiyale,ithala ithu verai'yya??? :lol:

[A.ANAND]

A.R. Rahman on screen

Ambili [October 6, 2010, 11:20:34 PM]

Malayalam Superstar Mammootty's upcoming trilingual Track with Rahman has a surprise element! As the title suggests, Oscar winning musician A.R. Rahman will make a special appearance in the film. More details are awaited

The film will be simultaneously made in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Veteran film maker Jayaraj is directing this film, apart from penning the story and screenplay. The film will give ample importance to music and action. Besides Mammootty, Jayasuriya will also play prominent roles. Music is composed by Sreenivasan while Ajay Vincent handles the camera.

[A.ANAND]

ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கு இந்திரா காந்தி தேசிய ஒருமைப்பாடு விருது
புதுடெல்லி, அக்.7,2010

இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கு காங்கிரஸ் கட்சி சார்பில் 'இந்திராகாந்தி தேசிய ஒருமைப்பாடு' விருது வழங்கப்படுகிறது.

காங்கிரஸ் கட்சி சார்பில் மறைந்த முன்னாள் பிரதமர் இந்திரா காந்தி பெயரில் தேசிய ஒருமைப்பாடு விருது வழங்கப்பட்டு வருகிறது.

2009 ஆம் ஆண்டுக்கான இந்த விருது, பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளரும், ஆஸ்கார் விருது பெற்றவருமான ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கு வழங்கப்படுகிறது. அவருடன், ராமகிருஷ்ணா ஆசிரமத்தின் நாராயண்பூர் (சதீஷ்கார்) கிளைக்கும் இந்த விருது பகிர்ந்து அளிக்கப்படுகிறது.

இந்த விருது ரூ.2 லட்சத்து 50 ஆயிரம் ரொக்கப் பரிசு மற்றும் பாராட்டு பத்திரத்தை கொண்டது.

டெல்லியில் அக்டோபர் மாதம் 31 ஆம் தேதி நடைபெறும் இந்திரா காந்தி நினைவு நாளின்போது, ரஹ்மானுக்கு காங்கிரஸ் தலைவர் சோனியா காந்தி இந்த விருதை வழங்குகிறார்.

மறைந்த முன்னாள பஞ்சாப் முதல்வர் பியாந்த்சிங், முன்னாள் ஜனாதிபதிகள் அப்துல் கலாம், சங்கர்தயாள் சர்மா, திரைப்பட இயக்குனர் ஷியாம் பெனகல், திரைப்பட பாடலாசிரியர் ஜாவீத் அக்தர் உள்ளிட்டோர் இந்த விருதைப் பெற்றுள்ளனர் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

http://www.vikatan.com/news/news.asp?artid=5124

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:efdf53009f]Hrithik puts Paani on hold

We all know that Hrithik Roshan is a perfectionist. And more so after the debacle of Kites, which has made him extra meticulous about his scripts. So it was understandable why he decided to put Shekhar kapur’s much-hyped Paani in the backburner as of now. Apparently, the actor wasn’t too happy with the draft and spotted some glitches. He has requested Shekhar to make some changes. The director understood the actor’s predicament and has decided to do the needful.

http://www.filmfare.com/articles/hrithik-puts-paani-on-hold-1585.html[/tscii:efdf53009f]

[ajaybaskar]

Jai Ho Toronto - Some pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marissabronfman

[K]

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2010/10/09-rahman-becomes-actor-malayalam-film.html

ஜெயராஜ் இயக்கும் புதிய படத்தில் இசையமைப்பாளராகவே நடிக்கிறாராம் ஏ ஆர் ரஹ்மான்.அதில் சில காட்சிகளில் ஏஆர் ரஹ்மானிடம் விசாரிப்பது போல எடுக்க வேண்டியிருந்ததால், அவரையே நடிக்க வைத்துவிடலாம் என முடிவு செய்து கேட்டிருக்கிறார்கள். தயங்கித் தயங்கி கேட்டிருக்கிறார்கள்.

ஒருநாள் கால்ஷீட் போதும், அதுவும் வீட்டிலேயே ஷூட்டிங் என்றதும் ஒப்புக் கொண்டாராம் ரஹ்மான்.

[raghavendran]

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2010/10/09-rahman-becomes-actor-malayalam-film.html

ஜெயராஜ் இயக்கும் புதிய படத்தில் இசையமைப்பாளராகவே நடிக்கிறாராம் ஏ ஆர் ரஹ்மான்.அதில் சில காட்சிகளில் ஏஆர் ரஹ்மானிடம் விசாரிப்பது போல எடுக்க வேண்டியிருந்ததால், அவரையே நடிக்க வைத்துவிடலாம் என முடிவு செய்து கேட்டிருக்கிறார்கள். தயங்கித் தயங்கி கேட்டிருக்கிறார்கள்.

ஒருநாள் கால்ஷீட் போதும், அதுவும் வீட்டிலேயே ஷூட்டிங் என்றதும் ஒப்புக் கொண்டாராம் ரஹ்மான்.ar has acted in kandukondein film b4 rite..ver he wil b shown in an award function ver ajith wil drop that actress :)

[A.ANAND]

ARR to act in a Malayalam film?

Is the music maestro AR Rahman going to act in a Malayalam film titled Track with Rahman, directed by Jayaraj?

Rahman might do a cameo which has Malayalam megastar Mammootty and Jayasurya doing lead roles.

In the film Mammootty would play the role of a police officer who is investigating the murder of a young man who had come to Mumbai to sing the track in a film, along with a famous playback singer.

As per sources close to the director, Mammootty as the investigating police officer in the film would meet ARR in a scene. However ARR is yet to confirm the news.
http://sify.com/movies/arr-to-act-in-a-malayalam-film-news-tamil-kkjjOgdcdje.html

[K]

[tscii:c8e9962d8e]http://jackiesekar.blogspot.com/2010/10/1810102010.html

சென்னை வரும் நண்பர்கள் என்னோடு பைக்கில் பயணிக்கும் போது எதெச்சையாக, சென்னையில் சுப்பராயுல நகரை கடக்கும் போது எல்லாம் இந்த வீடு யாருடைய வீடு தெரியுமா? என்று கேட்டு விட்டு ரகுமான் வீடு என்று சொல்லுவேன் காரணம்…. வட இந்திய சட்டி சம்பார்களை தன் வீட்டு வாசலில் கால்ஷுட்டுக்காக தவம் கிடைக்க வைத்ததமிழன் என்ற பெருமை எப்போதும் எனக்கு உண்டு… ஆஸ்கார் ஒன்னுக்கு ரெண்டு வாங்கியதில் இருந்து அந்த பெருமை இன்னும் அதிகமாகியது… அதே அகடாமி வின்னர் ஸ்லம்டாக் குழுவினரின் அடுத்த படம்…127 ஹார்ஸ்… இதுக்கும் நம்ம இசைபுயல்தான்… கடைசியா டிரைலரில் வெள்ளைக்காரனுங்க கூட நம்ம ஆள் பேர் வரும் போது நாம ஜெயிச்சா போல ஒரு சந்தோஷம் வருது இல்லை…. டிரைலர் மெரட்டுது பார்ப்போம்…. [/tscii:c8e9962d8e]

[ajaybaskar]

Top Songs from Movies in the Last 20 Years

http://www.imdb.com/list/sKZWlpmy4nE/

[ajaybaskar]

One interesting 'karuththu' in ARRYG?

Q: When will ARR compose for an out-n-out horror movie?

A: He already has. Sakkarakatti.

[MADDY]

One interesting 'karuththu' in ARRYG?

Q: When will ARR compose for an out-n-out horror movie?

A: He already has. Sakkarakatti.

:rotfl:

as a man who believes in existence of "dark side of world", a horror movie would be too good 8-)

[ajaybaskar]

Yes.. He would definitely change all the traditional sounds when it comes to 'composing' for horror movies..

Note it down, your honour.. Composing, composing... :lol:

[Kambar_Kannagi]

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2010/10/09-rahman-becomes-actor-malayalam-film.html

ஜெயராஜ் இயக்கும் புதிய படத்தில் இசையமைப்பாளராகவே நடிக்கிறாராம் ஏ ஆர் ரஹ்மான்.அதில் சில காட்சிகளில் ஏஆர் ரஹ்மானிடம் விசாரிப்பது போல எடுக்க வேண்டியிருந்ததால், அவரையே நடிக்க வைத்துவிடலாம் என முடிவு செய்து கேட்டிருக்கிறார்கள். தயங்கித் தயங்கி கேட்டிருக்கிறார்கள்.

ஒருநாள் கால்ஷீட் போதும், அதுவும் வீட்டிலேயே ஷூட்டிங் என்றதும் ஒப்புக் கொண்டாராம் ரஹ்மான்.ar has acted in kandukondein film b4 rite..ver he wil b shown in an award function ver ajith wil drop that actress :)

That scene was from an actual award function. Atha appadiyE uruvi padathula Rajeev M. insert pannirunthAr.
Others may confirm this. :)

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:4e1f7ab434]Rahman Starts Working On ‘Paani’

A.R. Rahman has got more than it was called for by his fans for this year. Lots and lots of musical manias and now it’s time for the Madras Mozart to offer an international touch. A.R. Rahman has joined hands with world renowned filmmaker Shekar Kapoor for the film ‘Paani’.

The fictional piece of work is based on imaginary take on futuristic war between rich and poor classes for ‘Water’.
The film produced by Academy Award Winning director Danny Boyle and Sharan Kapoor features Hrithik Roshan-Kristen Stewart-Christopher Waltz in lead roles. World renowned technicians Benoit Debie have handled cinematography and Jill Bilcock on editing.

A.R. Rahman is already working on an Indian-international film ‘Nair-San’ that will be simultaneously made in Malayalam, Hindi, English, Mongolian and Japanese. It is based on a Kerala based warrior, who fought for independence and on his journey to Japan, geared up for revolution.[/tscii:4e1f7ab434]

[A.ANAND]

After the continuum keyboard it's the harpejji



Will AR Rahman give the harpejji a massive world stage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6Jt1JyKZg

sappade illaya ivarukku???only music..music...music...thalaiva!!!big salute. :D

[A.ANAND]

A R Rahman to join 150th anniversary of S African Indians

Johannesburg, Oct 12 (PTI) Oscar-winner A R Rahman will lend some star power to the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Indians in South Africa with a three-city tour of his ''Jai Ho'' concert.

Rahman will also become the first overseas artist to play at the prestigious Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, built especially for the recent FIFA 2010 World Cup. He will also play in Cape Town and at Sun City in November.

"We are proud to be associated with the A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert," said Fathima Hassim, from DStv Indian, which beams a range of Indian channels into South African homes.

"South African fans can expect a fusion of Eastern and Western musical influences that will take Bollywood music into the future with this incredible production", said Sam Hendrikse, CEO of Hunta Live, who is co-hosting the show with DStv Indian.

Rahman embarked on his world tour in June this year and has already taken his theatrical experience to 16 major cities worldwide.

Best known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music, Rahman shot to international fame for his work on the score for the Academy Award-winning film ''Slumdog Millionaire''.

He is also the only Indian to win to Academy awards, a Golden Globe, two Grammys and a BAFTA.

http://news.in.msn.com/international/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4452066

[A.ANAND]

Will AR Rahman give the harpejji a massive world stage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6Jt1JyKZg

sappade illaya ivarukku???only music..music...music...thalaiva!!!big salute. :D

ethirkachi kaarangga itha paatha enna aagumo :lol:

[baba88]

Will AR Rahman give the harpejji a massive world stage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6Jt1JyKZg

sappade illaya ivarukku???only music..music...music...thalaiva!!!big salute. :D

ethirkachi kaarangga itha paatha enna aagumo :lol:

Wow he is just improvising, but this could easily be used as the bgm for a movie. Especially the part from 2:30

[music man]

Will AR Rahman give the harpejji a massive world stage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6Jt1JyKZg

sappade illaya ivarukku???only music..music...music...thalaiva!!!big salute. :D

ethirkachi kaarangga itha paatha enna aagumo :lol:

Ha Ha.... :lol: But this instrument is awesome...I dunno how it fares better than Continuum....But this is going to create magic...ARR during his improvisations had infact given us a new bass riff with Middle Eastern flavour...I strongly believe this will be used a BGM in some movie...

[Yathu]

After the continuum keyboard it's the harpejji



Will AR Rahman give the harpejji a massive world stage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6Jt1JyKZg

sappade illaya ivarukku???only music..music...music...thalaiva!!!big salute. :D

Wow! This is what makes ARR the man he is today. He's always trying to explore & expand his horizons. True passion for what he does. The thing I admire most about ARR.

[SoftSword]

ARR, consistently reinventing himself with new products which are yet to come out to market...
he can play that with so much ease for the very first time... he is gifted is an underrated statement.

[A.ANAND]

ARR, consistently reinventing himself with new products which are yet to come out to market...
he can play that with so much ease for the very first time... he is gifted is an underrated statement.

:exactly: but electronic music use pannale etho 'thesa throhi' mathiri'lla pesarangga! :lol:

[A.ANAND]

Harpejji: Rahman's latest craze


Oscar winning musician A.R. Rahman has brought a brand new Harpejji k24 from USA recently. Tim Meeks of Marcodi Musical products hand-delivered the new Harpejji during his world tour recently. Reportedly Rahman is quite excited about his new instrument.

The Harpejji, a combination of the best characteristics of a guitar and a keyboard, is a 24 string instrument that has a matrix represention of all the keys on a piano and the natural string harmonics.

Interestingly, most people in India are unaware of this instrument. So will Rahman make it popular? Let's wait and watch!


http://english.galatta.com/entertainment/english/livewire/id/Harpejji_Rahman_latest_craze_42983.html

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:f4566a0694]Rahman, Niigaam and Sachin Tendulkar at The Asian Awards 2010

The Asian Awards 2010, in partnership with Lebara, is the first of its kind event celebrating achievement and excellence among South Asians from around the world. To be held on October 26th at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane London, The Asian Awards 2010 has already confirmed a calibre of guest unlike any other Asian event before it: Yash Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar, AR Rahman along with Vijay Mallya - Owner of United Breweries, Kingfisher Airlines and Force India F1 team, Gurinder Chadha – Director of Bend It Like Beckham, Sir Richard Stagg – High Commissioner to the UK and Lord Sebastian Coe – Olympic gold medalist and Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.

Also lending his support in the judging panel is Lord Alan Sugar. With leading figures in business, film, sport and politics giving their full support to the inaugural Asian Awards 2010, make this prestigious celebration of international South Asian excellence one of the most important awards ceremonies to launch this year.

Caroline Jackson Levy, managing director of UBM Awards, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the incredible response to the Asian Awards- it is quite simply an honour to have the support of some of the world’s greatest achievers.” The nominees and winners are individuals who parallel the achievements of great and iconic figures of the past; world-changers whose creativity touches enrich and inspire us in our daily lives.

Legendary playback singer and songwriter Sonu Niigaam has also confirmed that he will couple his personal appearance at the awards with a rare live performance. Amitabh Bachchan will also receive a lifetime achievement award.

Also as we reported earlier, there is also the coveted Lebara People's Choice Award. Nominated in that category are AR Rahman, Amitabh Bachchan, Jay Sean, Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan.

The Asian Awards 2010 is a collaboration between United Business Media and businessman Paul Sagoo. The awards also support Save the Children as its official charity.


http://www.bollyspice.com/view.php/5754-rahman-niigaan-and-sachin-tendulkar-at-the-asian-awards-2010.html[/tscii:f4566a0694]

[Yathu]

[tscii:219293fb8d]Rahman, Niigaam and Sachin Tendulkar at The Asian Awards 2010

The Asian Awards 2010, in partnership with Lebara, is the first of its kind event celebrating achievement and excellence among South Asians from around the world. To be held on October 26th at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane London, The Asian Awards 2010 has already confirmed a calibre of guest unlike any other Asian event before it: Yash Chopra, Sachin Tendulkar, AR Rahman along with Vijay Mallya - Owner of United Breweries, Kingfisher Airlines and Force India F1 team, Gurinder Chadha – Director of Bend It Like Beckham, Sir Richard Stagg – High Commissioner to the UK and Lord Sebastian Coe – Olympic gold medalist and Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.

Also lending his support in the judging panel is Lord Alan Sugar. With leading figures in business, film, sport and politics giving their full support to the inaugural Asian Awards 2010, make this prestigious celebration of international South Asian excellence one of the most important awards ceremonies to launch this year.

Caroline Jackson Levy, managing director of UBM Awards, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the incredible response to the Asian Awards- it is quite simply an honour to have the support of some of the world’s greatest achievers.” The nominees and winners are individuals who parallel the achievements of great and iconic figures of the past; world-changers whose creativity touches enrich and inspire us in our daily lives.

Legendary playback singer and songwriter Sonu Niigaam has also confirmed that he will couple his personal appearance at the awards with a rare live performance. Amitabh Bachchan will also receive a lifetime achievement award.

Also as we reported earlier, there is also the coveted Lebara People's Choice Award. Nominated in that category are AR Rahman, Amitabh Bachchan, Jay Sean, Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan.

The Asian Awards 2010 is a collaboration between United Business Media and businessman Paul Sagoo. The awards also support Save the Children as its official charity.


http://www.bollyspice.com/view.php/5754-rahman-niigaan-and-sachin-tendulkar-at-the-asian-awards-2010.html[/tscii:219293fb8d]

You can vote for A R Rahman for the People's Choice Award here:

http://www.lebaramobile.com/peoplechoiceaward/index.php

Get voting guys!

[MADDY]

sachin+rahman fanskku ellam dharma sangadam ippa :lol:

being a Dhoni fan helps sometimes - voted for Mozart of madras 8-)

[Ramakrishna]

sachin+rahman fanskku ellam dharma sangadam ippa :lol:


voted for both using 2 different mobile numbers :poke:

But i feel Sachin is going to win

[sathya_1979]

No probs. We can vote any number of times using same mobile num. :poke: Maddy :lol:

[SoftSword]

i feel Rahman is going to win.

[ajaybaskar]

Is Lebara gonna start its operations in India? If yes, then 2 service providers will have the theme composed by ARR.. :-)

[sunnyg]

I voted for Sachin!

ARR has taken a lot of brickbats (right or wrong)

Also, his Enthiran lacks soul.

[SoftSword]

I voted for Sachin!

ARR has taken a lot of brickbats (right or wrong)

Also, his Enthiran lacks soul.

idhu unga karutthaa? illa theerppaa?

[sunnyg]

Naan enna needhipadhi ya theerpu solla!

Illa naataamai ya?

Rendum illa - oru sarasari ARR rasigan.

en karuthu thaan.

Avar potta ella paatum pidikanumnum sattam illaye.

Sunny G.

[SoftSword]

Naan enna needhipadhi ya theerpu solla!

Illa naataamai ya?

Rendum illa - oru sarasari ARR rasigan.

en karuthu thaan.

Avar potta ella paatum pidikanumnum sattam illaye.

Sunny G.

appo ARR rasigan'nu solladheenga... ARR paadalgalin rasiganu sollunga... ARR rasigan'na avar ellaa paattulayum avaroda touch irukkumnu, oru quality and standard irukkumnu nambuvanga... avaroda ovvoru paattulayum edhavadhu oru chinna visayamachum pudikkum... so avlo easya avaroda endha oru paattayum enakku pudikkalannu completea odhukkida maataanga...

[sathya_1979]

idhukku pErdhaan hypocrisy! Sachin threadula he is not a match winner, ABC is better nu post paNNa vEndiyadhu. Inga vandhu ARR got cement balls nu adhanaala sachin ku vote pOttenu solla vEndiyadhu.

Ippo ARR cement ball vangaradhaala Sachin ku vote pOteenga. Rightu!

ARR oscar, grammy adhellaam vaangumbOdhu, enna senjitrundheenga? Veettu vaasalla 10000 wala saravedi koLuththineengaLaa?

nOkkam enna nu ellaarukkum theLivaa theriyum, yaarum Emaara maattaanga :poke:

Better luck nesst time!

[sathya_1979]

inga irukka majority of naNbargaLukku Sachin and Rahman reNdu kaN maadhiri.
Unga nOkkam niraivEraadhu thambi.
Pudhusaa try paNNunga. Indha veLLaikkaaran vElai ellaam inga sellaadhu :D

[sathya_1979]

LM, indha post ellaam delete senjeenganna / warning koduththeenganna ungaLukkum indha threadkkum doo kaa :)

[AudazJay]

:lol: :thumbsup: @ sathya and SS,

@ Sunny, I didn't mind when you said that you voted for Sachin instead of ARR. It's your choice, of course. But then your statement:


I voted for Sachin!

ARR has taken a lot of brickbats (right or wrong)

Also, his Enthiran lacks soul.

I mean what sort of reasoning is that???

Your idea of supporting another person simply for the reason that ARR is receiving brickbats is just laughable. I mean, shouldn't we as fans support ARR when times are bad?

There's no point in telling that you're his fan when you only support him if/when he provides the sort of music you like.

[littlemaster1982]

LM, indha post ellaam delete senjeenganna / warning koduththeenganna ungaLukkum indha threadkkum doo kaa :)

:lol: Idhu aniyaayam ;)

[ajaybaskar]

Agreed verbatim with AJ. :-)

I also dont understand what 'brickbats' did ARR get. If the negative criticisms that he gets during the release of his albums is what u mean, then it is right there from the 'Roja' days. Neither ARR or his fans have cared a damn about it.

[A.ANAND]

arr fans innu sollitu sila 'kullanari'gallum irukkathan seiyarangga illaya.don't take seriuslly!my voted 4 thalaivar! :D

[Siv.S]

voted for Mozart of madras 8-)

Eppavum ore choice.. ore vote ... ARR :cool:

[A.ANAND]

voted for Mozart of madras 8-)

Eppavum ore choice.. ore vote ... ARR :cool:

:thumbsup: :D

[A.ANAND]

Toyota ropes in AR Rahman as brand ambassador for Etios

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/advertising/Toyota-ropes-in-AR-Rahman-as-brand-ambassador-for-Etios/articleshow/6753276.cms

[ajaybaskar]

ngokkamakka.. Aduththa car 'Etios'thaan.. :-)

[A.ANAND]

appa ithukku thalavaroda theme song ready! :lol2:

[ajaybaskar]

Ivar recommend pannarennuthaan airtel connection use panren. But ivlo costlyah kai vapparunnu theriyama pochu!

[sunnyg]

Ellarodaya karuthukkum nandri,

Naan Sachinukku oru testu nnu thaan sonnene thavira, avar a pathi kurai sollale.

I have never said that Sachin is NOT a match winner.
Check my postings.

Also, ARR pathi oru post pannen - regarding the CWG song - adhai poi parunga.

I still think that he should NOT have taken this high an amount for an opportunity that is a National/International Honor! I dont care about corruption and what others did at CWG - this is an honor to serve the country, show your patriotism and I personally think he should NOT have charged this amt. I understand the pricing dynamics - I am only taking about this particular instance.
Again, my personal, humble opinion and I am not saying I am right.

Adhunaala thaan naan ARRukku indha dharava vote podala.

I have also posted that I love the CWG song! It is amazing!

I dont have to prove my loyalty over and over. I am not here to denigrate ARR or any other person. Proof rests in my postings to date.

I am a fan of ARR music. I am also a fan of Sachin's batting.
However, I will be one of the first to go and buy an ARR CD - I also understand the ARR Branding: it stands for quality! Trust me, I listen to a song many-many times before making any judgement!

I am not a complete fan of ARR the person or for that matter Sachin the person, if that is what you are looking for.

I will not nod my head at anything and everything they do.

That is what has made me instantly love ARR's music after having grown up in Raja's melodies.

That's made me love Sachin's batting after the retirement of my idol, Sunny G!

This is making me love 'good' music scored by other MDs.

Sunny G.

[sathya_1979]

:lol: :rotfl: :rotfl3:

ARR, aduththa vaatti endha assignmentku evLo vaangalaamnu agreement pOduradhukku munnaadi, inga vandhu posts ellaam padichittu, permission vaangittu appuram oru mudivukku vaanga sami!

[Ramakrishna]

Sunny,
There is no need for anyone to prove his loyalties. I don't really care if you are a true ARR fan or false ARR fan. If anybody is trying to speculate such things here, then he is wasting time.
I have issues with the point you made. You say you love the CWG song, but just because it is not a hit in the media, you say ARR doesn't deserve any praise and such. You are not being honest with yourself. First of all, why do u say he should not have charged 5 crores? How much should he have charged? If you had been following his career, you would have figured out by now why he is after money these days.

[sunnyg]

I have never said CWG music is a flop. I have been honest in telling everyone that this music is awesome - I have loved it!

That is not the reason I did not vote for ARR.

I did not vote for him because he had an opportunity to make a statement and he did not. He could have thrown the money back to these %$%# and taken the high ground. That would have made him look like a saint. Again, my humble opinion.

Can I ask u a question - does anyone know if he took any money for the tamil maanadu? If he did NOT, then that's double-standards to me.

I understand that he is the most sought after MD and people are waiting in line to get him to score music. He can charge whatever he wants for movies and commercial endeavors. Most recently, Toyota have signed him. I am very happy for him!

My only point is that he could have handled CWG differently. I am sure he has learnt from this experience. None of us is perfect - to expect ARR to be one shows our naivity.

Objectively speaking, in my humble eyes, Sachin has achieved more this year in his respective field than ARR has this year.

Sunny G.

[Ramakrishna]

I did not vote for him because he had an opportunity to make a statement and he did not. He could have thrown the money back to these %$%# and taken the high ground. That would have made him look like a saint. Again, my humble opinion.

Can I ask u a question - does anyone know if he took any money for the tamil maanadu? If he did NOT, then that's double-standards to me.


Sunny G.

If he had thrown back the money, then it would have made him look arrogant, not a saint. It would have also made people think that he gives up easily, no faith in his own talent, why can't he rework on the song.

We are not sure if he really did not take any money for Maanadu song. Even if he had not taken any money, so what? Let him decide for what he wants to charge money, how much to charge etc. You can't impose your principles on him.

[A.ANAND]

I did not vote for him because he had an opportunity to make a statement and he did not. He could have thrown the money back to these %$%# and taken the high ground. That would have made him look like a saint. Again, my humble opinion.

Can I ask u a question - does anyone know if he took any money for the tamil maanadu? If he did NOT, then that's double-standards to me.


Sunny G.

If he had thrown back the money, then it would have made him look arrogant, not a saint. It would have also made people think that he gives up easily, no faith in his own talent, why can't he rework on the song.

We are not sure if he really did not take any money for Maanadu song. Even if he had not taken any money, so what? Let him decide for what he wants to charge money, how much to charge etc. You can't impose your principles on him.

good point rama! :clap: intha aalu kettu -than inimel ARR project-layum sign pannaum pola!CWG -ikku thalaivar evalo vaanganaru innu varukku mattum than theruyum! :roll:

[A.ANAND]

:lol: :rotfl: :rotfl3:

ARR, aduththa vaatti endha assignmentku evLo vaangalaamnu agreement pOduradhukku munnaadi, inga vandhu posts ellaam padichittu, permission vaangittu appuram oru mudivukku vaanga sami!

:lol: :lol: sathya itha munnadiye neenga solliacha!

[MADDY]

receieved brickbats is not= didnt give money back

u must make up ur mind sunny........as ajay said, criticisms have always been there for AR's work right from roja - if he had to throw money back at allegations, then he should have been working free for past 18 yrs.......CWG brickbats were unneccessary criticisms fueled by times group's ire against Suresh kalmadi - u want AR to return the money for this?? if we react to unneccessary criticisms - then we r dead.....

[littlemaster1982]

Sunny,

Would you also suggest ARR to return the money back to the producer if the songs didn't turn out to be a hit?

[A.ANAND]

ndtv is going to have an interview wth ar tonight at 9pm...

interview 2 hours innu sollarangga vera!


source:arryg

yaaravathu record pannungappa!

[A.ANAND]

thambi senthil kumara, vara vara intha kosu tholla thaanga mudiyalada thambi.ethavathu pannu! :huh:

[littlemaster1982]

Enna pannalam? Only for ARR fans-nu board pottudalaama :P

[A.ANAND]

asattara!ennamo poda![janagaraj style] :lol:

[sathya_1979]

only for ARR fans with unconditional love and single-minded devotion :)

[sunnyg]

Guys

Beat me up - that's fine. I can take it.

My only point is - CWG is a prestigious opportunity. This is different from movies. As I have mentioned many, many times - this is my opinion. I did not/do not expect ARR to abide by my principles.

I would not return $$ for movies. I am talking about one specific case.

Looks like we have some folks here who do not respect or appreciate any different viewpoint. That is fine with me. They take every opportunity to put the person down.

I still have great admiration for ARR the person. To please his devoted fan base, I am voting for ARR!

Sunny G.

[ajaybaskar]

Sunny,

Looks like we have some folks who have only different viewpoints. :-)

ARR's reply to the CWG criticism was his performance in the opening ceremony and u can browse thro the net and get a glimpse of it. thats more than enough IMO.

[A.ANAND]

ARR accepts CWG anthem was a disappointment

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman apologised for the disappointment caused by his Commonwealth Games anthem. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the maestro admitted that the track was not up to the mark. The reason for this travesty was the fact that it was only tested on the younger generation and not all the age groups. "The anthem was tested on the younger generation, and not all ages. We tested it on a lot of nationalities, but for some reason, people did not like it and it became a huge controversy," said Rahman.

He further added, "It served the purpose, I was patient. And next time I should be careful about testing it out on all the generations. It is difficult to satisfy every one, but I did try my best and I am sorry to have let anybody down; but I'm definitely proud of the composition." Overall, the CWG anthem, India bula liya got a lukewarm response from the audience and was openly criticised by CWG Organising Committee's executive board member V K Malhotra and other leaders for "falling short of expectations".

Before the games, Rahman had received a lot of criticism upon the preview of the track and had to 'tweak' the song a bit. According to reports, the song was made 'peppier' to meet up to the precedence set before by Rahman's Chak de . At the time, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar had defended the music maestro by saying that not every song of this genius composer could be a rocking hit.During the interview, Rahman also added that the music of the Rajinikanth-Aishwarya Rai starrer Endhiran was also a let down due to the dubbing. His version was only supposed to be in Tamil and had to dub the song for the other versions of the film. He said that with dubbing, there arises a problem of limitation of lyrics and sensitivity of language - and that in this particular case, "it showed."

http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100156777&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=60116&pfrom=Movies

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:e3ca663f8b]I'm sorry if I've let anybody down, says Rahman









New Delhi: Double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman, who composed the Commonwealth Games theme song ‘Yaaro India Bula Liya', on Friday said he was “sorry” his number had attracted criticism in some quarters.

“I am sorry if I have let anybody down on this but definitely I am proud of the composition and the anthem,” the famed composer said.

Rahman said it was difficult to satisfy everyone but “I will try my best” in future.

He said he had realised that next time he should be more careful about testing it out on every generation — older, younger.

He, however, said there was a positive reaction when the theme song was tested on people from different nationalities.

“Of course, some people did not like it and it became a huge controversy,” he said.

Rahman said in his view the number was “great” during the opening day ceremony.

“It had lovely feedback from Australia, England and all those places, who had not heard about the controversy and they loved the song,” he added. — PTI

http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/16/s
tories/2010101664341400.htm[/tscii:e3ca663f8b]

[sathya_1979]

ARR accepts CWG anthem was a disappointment

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman apologised for the disappointment caused by his Commonwealth Games anthem. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the maestro admitted that the track was not up to the mark. The reason for this travesty was the fact that it was only tested on the younger generation and not all the age groups. "The anthem was tested on the younger generation, and not all ages. We tested it on a lot of nationalities, but for some reason, people did not like it and it became a huge controversy," said Rahman.

He further added, "It served the purpose, I was patient. And next time I should be careful about testing it out on all the generations. It is difficult to satisfy every one, but I did try my best and I am sorry to have let anybody down; but I'm definitely proud of the composition." Overall, the CWG anthem, India bula liya got a lukewarm response from the audience and was openly criticised by CWG Organising Committee's executive board member V K Malhotra and other leaders for "falling short of expectations".

Before the games, Rahman had received a lot of criticism upon the preview of the track and had to 'tweak' the song a bit. According to reports, the song was made 'peppier' to meet up to the precedence set before by Rahman's Chak de . At the time, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar had defended the music maestro by saying that not every song of this genius composer could be a rocking hit.During the interview, Rahman also added that the music of the Rajinikanth-Aishwarya Rai starrer Endhiran was also a let down due to the dubbing. His version was only supposed to be in Tamil and had to dub the song for the other versions of the film. He said that with dubbing, there arises a problem of limitation of lyrics and sensitivity of language - and that in this particular case, "it showed."

http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100156777&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=60116&pfrom=Movies
Clear disconnect between subject and news title!

[Yathu]

ARR accepts CWG anthem was a disappointment

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman apologised for the disappointment caused by his Commonwealth Games anthem. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the maestro admitted that the track was not up to the mark. The reason for this travesty was the fact that it was only tested on the younger generation and not all the age groups. "The anthem was tested on the younger generation, and not all ages. We tested it on a lot of nationalities, but for some reason, people did not like it and it became a huge controversy," said Rahman.

He further added, "It served the purpose, I was patient. And next time I should be careful about testing it out on all the generations. It is difficult to satisfy every one, but I did try my best and I am sorry to have let anybody down; but I'm definitely proud of the composition." Overall, the CWG anthem, India bula liya got a lukewarm response from the audience and was openly criticised by CWG Organising Committee's executive board member V K Malhotra and other leaders for "falling short of expectations".

Before the games, Rahman had received a lot of criticism upon the preview of the track and had to 'tweak' the song a bit. According to reports, the song was made 'peppier' to meet up to the precedence set before by Rahman's Chak de . At the time, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar had defended the music maestro by saying that not every song of this genius composer could be a rocking hit.During the interview, Rahman also added that the music of the Rajinikanth-Aishwarya Rai starrer Endhiran was also a let down due to the dubbing. His version was only supposed to be in Tamil and had to dub the song for the other versions of the film. He said that with dubbing, there arises a problem of limitation of lyrics and sensitivity of language - and that in this particular case, "it showed."

http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100156777&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=60116&pfrom=Movies
Clear disconnect between subject and news title!

Exactly! Thats not even what ARR said! They're just trying to give the article a sensational headline, pretending to paraphrase what ARR said. Blady fools.

[sathya_1979]

We all know how media works! Worst profession now-a-days. indha pozhappu pozhaikkaradhukku............... :evil:

[A.ANAND]

sorry sollarathukkum oru manasu vendumillaiya?in my opinion, thalaivar sorry kettu irukka kudathu innu nenakiran!

[sathya_1979]

sorry sollarathukkum oru manasu vendumillaiya?in my opinion, thalaivar sorry kettu irukka kudathu innu nenakiran!
same peeling. 70000 kOdi koLLai adichavanellaam kamukkamaa irukkaan. ivarukku enna?

[A.ANAND]

sorry sollarathukkum oru manasu vendumillaiya?in my opinion, thalaivar sorry kettu irukka kudathu innu nenakiran!
same peeling. 70000 kOdi koLLai adichavanellaam kamukkamaa irukkaan. ivarukku enna?

recording cost thavira,avarukku kedacha fees-sa return panni iruparunnu thonuthu!only he know's!

apparam kalmadi-yum rahman-num 5cr.-la panggu pottu kitangga innu media karanungga pali poduvanungga!yaaru kanda! :roll:

[sathya_1979]

inimE government sangaaththamE vENaam! nee pEsaama hollywood pOi kalakku thala! This country don't deserve you :evil: vaayila ketta vaarththai varudhu, naNbar LM kkaaga amaidhiyaa irukkEn :mad:

[A.ANAND]

-delete by me-

[sathya_1979]

en post la enna offensive language / personal abuse? :huh:

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:47b90944fb]Amy Jackson replaces Trisha in Gowtham Menon’s film

Gowtham Menon is often known for parting ways with his technicians and actors. Nearly before a year, the filmmaker avoided working Harris Jayaraj due to some creative difference of opinions and signed A.R. Rahman for all his projects that include Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and its Hindi remake and Thuppariyum Anand.

Having waited nearly for a period of 5 years, Gowtham finally confessed that he would never work with Ajith Kumar in mere future. It all happened when Ajith Kumar kept insisting over changes in his script of ‘Thuppariyum Anand’. Now we hear that it will be Suriya replacing Ajith in lead role.

It has been a blatant fact that Gowtham signs his actresses for at least couple of films, which is literally illustrious with Jyothika (Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, Kaakha Kaakha and Pacchaikili Muthucharam), Sameera Reddy (Vaaranam Aayiram and upcoming release Nadunisi Naigal), Samantha (Ye Maaya Chesavo and upcoming bilingual movie with Rana Daggubati) and Trisha (Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya). Following these best actresses, Gowtham Menon has now inked deal with Amy Jackson.

The British model made her debut in Tamil film industry with the film ‘Madharasapattinam’ and was signed for his next film Thuppariyum Anand. But now, Amy feels lucky for having been roped for the Hindi remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya. The film produced by Gowtham Menon in collaboration with 20th Fox Century features Prateik Babbar in lead role and Trisha was supposed to repeat her ‘Jessie’ role in this version as well.

The film was supposed to go on floors by first week of October and is now postponed to November. Since Trisha has already signed couple of South Indian projects – Ajith Kumar’s Mankatha and Pawan Kalyan’s Kushiga (remake of Hindi blockbuster Love Aaj Kal), she has walked out of the project due to call sheet issues. Apparently, Gowtham Menon has now chosen the most beautiful British actress Amy Jackson to play the female lead role opposite Prateik Babbar.

– R. Richard Mahesh / TellyCafe.com

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[A.ANAND]

Sorry CWG anthem was a disappointment, says Rahman

http://www.ndtv.com/video/special/cwg-anthem-rahman-faces-the-music-140

ARR and Rajini

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgYdpY9dvEI

[A.ANAND]

k.balachandar on arr in coffee with anu program

part 3 and 4

http://www.tubetamil.com/view_video.php?viewkey=bfed58ed8483bf205990&page=1&viewtype=&category=

[K]

http://tvrk.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_16.html


பல மனிதர்கள் பிரபலங்கள் ஆனதும்..தான் செய்வது தான் சரி..தான் செய்ததை புரிந்துக் கொள்ளும் திறன் மற்றவருக்கு இல்லை என்றெல்லாம் புகழ் உச்சிக்கு ஏற மமதையில் பிதற்றுவது உண்டு.இந்நிலையில் பாடல் பிரபலமாகவில்லை..என்பதற்கு..தன் தவறுதான் காரணம் என்று மன்னிப்புக் கோரும் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் பாராட்டுக்கு உரியவர்.அவருக்கு நமது மனமார்ந்த பாராட்டுகள்.

[A.ANAND]

(எல்லாப் புகழுக்கும் இறைவன் காரணம்..)தவறுக்கு ஆண்டவனை இழுக்கவில்லை ரஹ்மான்.


http://tvrk.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_16.html

'ella thavarum iraivanukke'!

[A.ANAND]

CWG, a hit - Triumph & Gratitude
by A.R. Rahman on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 2:03am
CWG, a hit - Triumph & Gratitude



I want to sincerely thank all those who gave me extremely positive & encouraging responses when 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeetho' released. Your honest, positive & unbiased reactions and getting the right perspective gave me the confidence to withstand the unexpected storm that followed. All's well, that ends well. It all culminated in an awesome response to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and the CWG anthem performance was a HUGE HIT and I could see both the young and old people grooving to it.



I'd like to thank the creative director for the CWG ceremony, Bharatbala, for making such a lovely video enhancing the true spirit of the lyrics and the games, Mehboob Alam for the chant 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto', the choreographer for the video, Feroz Khan, 'Dhol Foundation', designer Varun Bahl and stylist Vijayta Kumar. Of course, the opening night act wouldn't have been a hit without the duas of my spiritual guides and my loving family including my mom, wife, children and sisters.



A big thanks to my hard working team, my dear fans and fellow artistes ranging from Srinivas, Chinmayi and Shibani Kashyap to the ones I want to mention below for defending me unconditionally. God bless you all!



Lataji - "Rahman is an extremely dedicated composer and people are getting too harsh"

Vishal - "Rahman has done more for music and India's international image than almost anyone else"

Pritam - "In the long run, among other things, the CWG 2010, will be remembered for the theme song"

Kailash Kher - "For me, Rahman is above criticism"

Anu Malik - "He has his own style, his own sound and he has tried to do something different. That's the way he has always been composing."

Prasoon Joshi - "The new version of the anthem is sounding very peppy, crisp and tight"

Resul Pookutty - "The song is a wake up call to the athletes/people of India"

Jitesh Pillaai - "Every man is mortal, but some are less so. A R Rahman has already qualified for cinema immortality. Let the man be. And let's listen to what he has to offer. His music surely speaks far better than most of our words".



In a personal interaction, Javed Akhtarsaab said, "Don't worry Rahman Saab, everytime you come up with something new, people tell me that you are finished. 20 days later, they start humming it".



In closing, congratulations to Team India on their superb performance at the games and for living the motto 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto'.



Love, A. R. Rahman

Tax payer, Composer and Performer




http://www.facebook.com/notes/ar-rahman/cwg-a-hit-triumph-gratitude/111363098926738





http://www.facebook.com/arrahman

[A.ANAND]

ARR's Brand new look B-)

http://www.facebook.com/arrahman

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:6bce9353b7]RAHMAN IS GREAT BOSS -SATISH CHAKRAVARTY

Rahman experience


It was a great experience to have worked with Rahman. He is not only a great musician but also a wonderful human being. Rahman is a great boss. He took me under his wings and mentored me to become a better musician and taught me how to use technology in an artistic way. You don’t get this kind of learning anywhere else. Rahman is also like a friend, philosopher and guide to all those who work with him because he likes to take care of people who work for him. It is his encouragement which has made me an independent music director.

Rahman is a great boss





Success does not affect Rahman

at all

Rahman as a person


I like his humility. He remains grounded always. Success does not affect Rahman at all. He treats all human beings equally irrespective of their backgrounds. I really look upon this quality of Rahman as a person.



Favorite albums in the recent times


I liked Raavan very much which was musically very interesting and challenging. I could perceive Rahman’s Hollywood experiences in it. The manner in which Hollywood approaches a score; Rahman has also approached the structure of the song very openly. I also liked Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya which had a musical theatre feel. The songs did not fall into the pattern of pallavi, saranam and Rahman had handled the melody without these structures which was interesting. Gautham had really used them well on screen. It is a very difficult thing to do but they have pulled it off very well.

http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/director-interview/satish-chakravarthy.html
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[Plum]

sorry sollarathukkum oru manasu vendumillaiya?in my opinion, thalaivar sorry kettu irukka kudathu innu nenakiran!
same peeling. 70000 kOdi koLLai adichavanellaam kamukkamaa irukkaan. ivarukku enna?

:exactly: - How exactly do you measure the success/failure of a Games song? VK Malhotra sollittA failure AyidumA?
indha north indies kalagam makers-ku edhukku sorry? He doesn't actually need Bollywood now - 'Khan'daans-ku tata sollittu LA-Chennai-London-nu settle AyirukkalAm. avaingaLA kAl-la vizhundhu mannippu kEtkara varaikkum avaingaLa boycott paNNi irukkaNum :evil:

[A.ANAND]

full time-ma tamil-la pannale pothum!atha-than makkalum ethirpaakarangga!nalla hollywood project kedacha pannalam !no objection.bollywood karanungga entha alavukku thookaranunggalo,athalavukku methippanungga keela vizhuntha..[but angayum sila nalla manithargal irukathan seiyarangga]

[satissh_r]

A R is wanting to show his love and gratitude to all of us by doing something really special...something musical...exclusive for all fans...keep watching this group, the website & facebook for more updates later today.........

Source: Vijay Iyer, Arrahmanfans Yahoo groups

:redjump: :bluejump: :cheer: :happydance:

[ajaybaskar]

I would be on cloud nine (not Dayanidhi's) if thalaivar plans for a concert.. :D

[ajaybaskar]

Guys,

I have added all fellow Rahmaniacs' names on the first page.. Pls pm me for any additions.. :-)

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:c594241d58]Rahman: Never said sorry for anthem

Chennai: Days after reports emerged that he had apologized for the Games anthem as it turned out to be a disappointment, A R Rahman said he had no regrets over the number.

“I never said I was sorry... I only said that I was sorry some people did not like it,” Rahman told on Sunday.

“I scored the music for CWG bearing in mind whom I was catering to. It was meant for sports people, youngsters and an international audience,” he said.

While the international audience loved it, the older generation did not like it, he said.

“Criticism against the number came from those who compared it with spiritual music... they did not like it,” he said, adding that the song had Indian and international elements meant to rev up the sports fraternity.

http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=24285&cat=1&scat=4[/tscii:c594241d58]

[satissh_r]

I would be on cloud nine (not Dayanidhi's) if thalaivar plans for a concert.. :D

If it is a concert and if it is planned for chennai, please count me in :)

[A.ANAND]

ethavathu big hollywood movie-ya irukkumo!

[ajaybaskar]

Guys ...relax. While the excitement is totally understandable, please
dont set sky high expecations.

Its not an album release or concerts. It is to do with music and is
exclusive to us fans. Period.

- Vijay Iyer

[ajaybaskar]

Dear All,

There is an urgent requirement for an executive assistant / co-ordinator at AR's office in Chennai.

The candidate has to be preferably a female. Undergraduates can apply too. Should have good communication skills in Tamil & English and be able to multi-task.

Work timings will be 10 to 6 mon through sat and the position will report into Mrs Saira Rahman.

Salary will be in the range of 10-15 thousand depending on the candidate's profile/experience. Freshers can apply too.

If you know anyone who fits the bill, ask them to call me directly on my number or email me.

--

Thanks
Vijay

+91 93234 49747

[satissh_r]

http://rajasen.wordpress.com/2010/10/20/leave-ar-rahman-alone/

I agree with almost everything he says here..

[sathya_1979]

The first comment in Sen's article is by Sudhir. Is that our Maddy?

[MADDY]

The first comment in Sen's article is by Sudhir. Is that our Maddy?

haha no :lol:

[Guess_Me]

A R is wanting to show his love and gratitude to all of us by doing something really special...something musical...exclusive for all fans...keep watching this group, the website & facebook for more updates later today.........

Source: Vijay Iyer, Arrahmanfans Yahoo groups

:redjump: :bluejump: :cheer: :happydance:
Now we know what the gifts are - songs from JHS. This is disappointing.

Not because of the songs (I love the female version of "I've been waiting"), but the way it was presented as some gift for fans. It is clear that these songs are released now for promotional purposes of JHS which is releasing on 22nd. The makers must have wanted to improve the "cyber-awareness" of the movie and what better way than ARR himself releasing unreleased singles on Facebook and Twitter.

If they wanted to serve these as promos they should have released it that way instead of ARR's right hand man Vijay Iyer teasing fans with "gifts exclusively for us" tag line. I can't believe ARR would stoop so low to promote a movie of his. If he truly wants to do something for his fans, please release the album Connections which he did for Nokia phones.

I thought of sending this to ARR Yahoo groups first but that place is filled with faniacs who won't entertain criticism. There are far more sensible people here for sure. All comments are welcome.

[MADDY]

A R is wanting to show his love and gratitude to all of us by doing something really special...something musical...exclusive for all fans...keep watching this group, the website & facebook for more updates later today.........

Source: Vijay Iyer, Arrahmanfans Yahoo groups

:redjump: :bluejump: :cheer: :happydance:
Now we know what the gifts are - songs from JHS. This is disappointing.

Not because of the songs (I love the female version of "I've been waiting"), but the way it was presented as some gift for fans. It is clear that these songs are released now for promotional purposes of JHS which is releasing on 22nd. The makers must have wanted to improve the "cyber-awareness" of the movie and what better way than ARR himself releasing unreleased singles on Facebook and Twitter.

If they wanted to serve these as promos they should have released it that way instead of ARR's right hand man Vijay Iyer teasing fans with "gifts exclusively for us" tag line. I can't believe ARR would stoop so low to promote a movie of his. If he truly wants to do something for his fans, please release the album Connections which he did for Nokia phones.

I thought of sending this to ARR Yahoo groups first but that place is filled with faniacs who won't entertain criticism. There are far more sensible people here for sure. All comments are welcome.

bang on - if the gift is this song "only" - r u sure, this is what vijay iyer meant??......

ive always been fan of promotions but to tweak it as a "gift for fans" is too much - whom are they cheating - us, the fans......you post in yahoo groups - lets make sure it reaches vijay iyer atleast :x

[Guess_Me]

bang on - if the gift is this song "only" - r u sure, this is what vijay iyer meant??......

ive always been fan of promotions but to tweak it as a "gift for fans" is too much - whom are they cheating - us, the fans......you post in yahoo groups - lets make sure it reaches vijay iyer atleast :x
Thanks Maddy. Great to see someone sharing my concerns.

I guess we should wait to see if all of these "gifts" are going to be JHS related, before sending the mail. If that is how it ends, it will be heartbreaking to see ARR treat us fans like subscribers of a marketing mailing list.

[Benny Lava]

Second that. But still the single is :2thumbsup:

[Ramakrishna]

maddy And Guess me,
I don't think ARR released this single with such intentions. I think you both were a bit too harsh.

[Guess_Me]

maddy And Guess me,
I don't think ARR released this single with such intentions. I think you both were a bit too harsh.
Really? The timing couldn't be any more perfect.

I don't believe ARR came up with this idea himself. This is probably the brain child of Tyrewala or UTV Movies people. But I can't believe ARR joined the play.

Nevertheless the single is great. It could have been any other promo single for JHS but hyping it as some sort of exclusive gift for fans, purely for promotion, is bad.

[ajaybaskar]

Yes. ARR is not the one who would entertain such kinda things. What they would've meant is releasing the song in ARR's FB or ARRYG instead of making it available in other portals so that ARR fans wud be the first to listen to the songs, which is not the case for other songs. Probably the choice of words didnt work out as expected I guess.

[Ramakrishna]

BTW, ARR has given out yet another gift, on Facebook. :wink: Maiya yashoda theme.

[ajaybaskar]

Now i remember the article stating that ARR had composed 2 additional tracks for the movie. So these r the 2?

[A.ANAND]

konjam wait pannithan paapome enna gift-innu!lets wait guys!

[ajaybaskar]

Anand Sir,

Andha 2 songsthaan gift!

[A.ANAND]

Anand Sir,

Andha 2 songsthaan gift!

ada chehhh!!!ithukuthan intha aarpatama???? :ashamed:

[A.ANAND]

Anand Sir,

Andha 2 songsthaan gift!

ajay,nalla timing-oda solli irukeengga!

:rotfl3:

[MADDY]

Probably the choice of words didnt work out as expected I guess.

yes- and the hype it carried


A R is wanting to show his love and gratitude to all of us by doing something really special...something musical...

each song of AR is gift for us and he himself is a gift for us - what was "really special" abt releasing 2 songs of a movie in facebook?? he composed songs for Abbas's movie - how can it be a gift for us "exclusively" ? then all the songs and soundtracks will be presented as "gifts" for us, from now on - bloody :x

[AudazJay]

I wouldn't call it a gift specially for AR's fans. Like Ajay, I think it was Vijay's wrong choice of words that created the whole hype surrounding the new songs. But then again, I would still considered the release of the numbers as a pleasant surprise.

When was the last time AR released the additional songs and theme number prior to the release of the film?

Naan Varuven was composed a day before the audio release and we have yet to see its official release in the cd. Gopal keep saying it will be released but when?

At least, there's hope that these two new numbers would see the light of day sooner.

[A.ANAND]

Brit's Bollywood with A.R. Rahman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnXcm2oENGc

Video: SHRIDHAR PIANO, PERFORMING FOR AR RAHMANThursday,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR8JZ82bc54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kNrWDxFlfU&feature=related

[A.ANAND]

I want to pass the music on to the next generation: Rahman


Johannesburg: A passion to promote Indian classical music among the youth is what drives Oscar winning musician AR Rahman. Films and shows are the means to reach that end, says the Mozart of Madras.



After touring 16 countries, Rahman`s "Jai Ho: The Journey Home" world tour will join the 150th anniversary celebrations of the arrival of the first Indians in South Africa.

The musician who had the world up and dancing with `Jai Ho`, the song which won him an Academy Award, said that he is putting in his all for the project.

"I have a school which trains students in classical music and my whole reason for doing all these shows is to collect money for building the school," Rahman said during a brief stopover in Johannesburg to promote his forthcoming shows in South Africa.

"India does not really have a proper school of that kind. I started in a small way two years back, and we have 200 kids studying there. We want to expand and that will cost a lot of money. That motivates me to do shows and films and endorsements," said the 44-year old musician.

Confirming that Indian classical music was still his first love, Rahman said, "It is evergreen. I want the next next generation go even further in spreading this."

Though Rahman believes that music unites people, some of his experiences have shown him otherwise too.

"When I did my first American show, organised by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an organisation promoting Indian unity, a couple of Tamil people said I was singing too many Hindi songs; the Gujaratis said I`m singing too many Tamil songs and so on," said Rahman.

"Now I get all types of people at my shows, North Indians, South Indians, Sri Lankans, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and others. Of course people who want to complain will still do so. In my South Africa shows, I want the audience to go one step further, I want them to bring some of the indigenous communities too," said the musician.

His show is an amalgamation of Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi and English languages as well as genres like rock, hip-hop and orchestral music.

"Even Americans, black and white, have come to my show and said they had never seen anything like it and wanted me to come back for more" said the musician.

Rahman said that he is overjoyed by the reaction to `Jai Ho`, across the globe.

"When I do the show they keep waiting for `Jai Ho` as the last number and demand an encore. Indians and non-Indians, dance with feelings of joy to the song. They love to dance even if they do so clumsily. I even saw one video on You Tube where there are a whole lot of corporate people dancing to it," said Rahman.

PTI

http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story73691.htm

[SoftSword]

enna nadakkudhu inga :shock:
evidence prove agaradhukku munnalayae Rahman mela varuttha pada aarambichuteenga?
apdi prove'ae aanalum.... enna karanatthukaga avar apdi panniruparunu porumaya yosichu purinjukkuradhu dhane namma panpaadu...

[Yathu]

ARRs fans on Facebook has crossed 2,000,000 people!

www.facebook.com/arrahman

Current count:2,000,498

:D

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:3e8b446745]Article on potential best song and score contenders for Oscars

Good article discussing potential contenders for best OST and song Oscars. It calls ARR "superstar musician".. wow..

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127 Hours / A.R. Rahman
The score for 127 Hours by AR Rahman is also quite remarkable. There are two ways score is approached these days – one is going by the reputation of the composer (I call this the Kris Tapley method, wherein he makes his predictions for the tech categories based on how well known or admired the designer is – usually works, eg Sandy Powell, etc.) and the other way is the Harvey Weinstein method of sending out the score as a hit record on its own. Both work quite well.

Superstar musician A.R. Rahman, who won the Best Score Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire, once again teams up with Danny Boyle for this real life drama starring James Franco. The score is largely guitar driven, and Rahman is pitch perfect for the film's most dramatic moments, eloquently reflecting the overall mood of the film.

127 Hours / "If I Rise" – Performed by Dido
Grammy nominated English singer/songwriter Dido, who shot to success after her debut album sold 21 million copies worldwide, displays her unique vocal abilities on "If I Rise". Dido collaborated with 2-time Oscar winner A.R. Rahman on the song, which is featured in the climax of this compelling film.

http://www.awardsdaily.com/2010/10/best-song-and-score-is-the-academy-not-cool-enough-for-reznor-and-ross/#more-30706

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[Mahen]

"When I did my first American show, organised by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an organisation promoting Indian unity, a couple of Tamil people said I was singing too many Hindi songs; the Gujaratis said I`m singing too many Tamil songs and so on," said Rahman.

"Now I get all types of people at my shows, North Indians, South Indians, Sri Lankans, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and others. Of course people who want to complain will still do so. In my South Africa shows, I want the audience to go one step further, I want them to bring some of the indigenous communities too," said the musician.

:notworthy:

[A.ANAND]

Sultan becomes Hara!

After the success of his sci-fi entertainer Enthiran, Rajinikanth is trying to salvage his daughter Soundarya's pet project Sultan-The Warrior.

This long- in-the-making animated film will now have a new name- Hara, one of the other names for Lord Shiva.

Hara will also have a new director KS Ravikumar and a brand new producer Gemini Film Circuit (GFC).

Remember GFC distributed Enthiran's Hindi version Robot all over the country. So after tasting success with Enthiran's distribution country wide, GFC feels that they can cash in on Rajini's star image.

GFC will now settle Reliance Big Pictures who were the original producers of the film along with Soundarya's Ocher Studios.

Hara will now get a makeover with Ravikumar introducing a live Rajinikanth character into the film. Ravikumar will now make it a typical superstar film, as it would be 50 percent live action and 50 percent animation.

Ravikumar is now doing the post production work of his Kamal Haasan film Manmathan Ambu and also doing script discussion with Rajinikanth, on how to make Hara commercially viable.

Now with Ravikumar stepping in, it looks like Hara will be the superstar's next big release in summer of 2011.



http://sify.com/movies/sultan-becomes-hara-news-tamil-kkwsMCehdea.html

[A.ANAND]

Sun Pictures are going to premier songs from their Rajinikanth super hit Enthiran on Sun TV on Sunday (Oct 24) evening.

For the first time ever, the channel will start telecasting songs from the Shankar directed film, nearly 25 days after the films theatrical release! It is for the first time in India that the producer has not telecast the full song from his film, even after release.

The AR Rahman songs from the film are still topping the charts. Among the top 10 songs on Radio Mirchi (98.3 FM), 6 are from Enthiran ! Never before has all the songs from a single film been featured among the top 10.

It clearly indicates Rajini-ARR-Shankar power. Once the songs from the film are regularly shown on the Sun Network, the recall value for the film increases and also the possibility of repeat audiences.

[A.ANAND]

More on The Asian Awards





Leading figures in film, sport and politics are giving their full support to The Asian Awards taking place on October 26th in London. The Asian Awards is a prestigious global celebration of achievement and excellence. Director, Caroline Jackson Levy said, “Guests at the prestigious gala ceremony - including international business and community leaders, cinema, music and sport stars will all be part of an evening that will honour the most outstanding individuals across eleven categories including business, philanthropy, cinema, music and sport." Some of the categories include Outstanding Achievement in Arts, Outstanding Achievement in Cinema and Outstanding Achievement in Music.

We can now let you in on a little secret, rumor has it that AR Rahman will be flying in to get his Outstanding Achievement in Music award! This prestigious award is being given to Rahman because his impact and influence is global.

As we announced earlier Amitabh Bachchan is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement award. In addition, the results for the Lebara People's Choice Award will be announced. The Lebara People's Choice Award will be presented to the individual who has amassed the most votes; someone in the public eye whose talents and achievements fans believe have made a genuine difference in the world, improving the lives of us all. The nominees in that category included AR Rahman, Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Jay Sean, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.


We will have a full report of who was there and who won so be sure and check back to BollySpice.com soon!

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:664f662c5c]Best Song and Score

The score for 127 Hours by AR Rahman is also quite remarkable. There are two ways score is approached these days – one is going by the reputation of the composer (I call this the Kris Tapley method, wherein he makes his predictions for the tech categories based on how well known or admired the designer is – usually works, eg Sandy Powell, etc.) and the other way is the Harvey Weinstein method of sending out the score as a hit record on its own. Both work quite well.

For song, it used to be that any celebrity name attached would get nominated – and eventually win. But at some point the voters got a little weird about it and decided that the song had to be integral to the plot and worked into the film, rather than merely tacked onto the end; we know this is silly and random on their part, as they still choose plenty of tacked-on songs.

At any rate, here is a rough list….

How To Train Your Dragon / “Sticks & Stones” – Performed by Jónsi
Jónsi Iceland’s biggest pop star and lead singer of the international chart topping group Sigur Rós performs the end title song “Sticks & Stones” from the DreamWorks 3D Animation blockbuster, How to Train Your Dragon, one of the years best reviewed films. The song is also featured on the film’s soundtrack.

Why Did I Get Married Too? / “Nothing” – Performed by Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson does not disappoint on the lead track “Nothing” from hit-maker Tyler Perry’s latest relationship drama in which Jackson also stars. The airy ballad is vintage Janet Jackson with emotional lyrics delivered in a soft, but telling way. This multiple award winner co-wrote the song with Grammy winner Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, and Bryan-Michael Cox.

Burlesque / “Bound to You” – Performed by Christina Aguilera
Referred to as the “voice of her generation,” Christina Aguilera makes her theatrical film and musical debut as the lead character in Burlesque. Her electrifying vocals on the films track “Bound To You” will remind you why this starlet is a 5-time Grammy winner!

127 Hours / “If I Rise” – Performed by Dido
Grammy nominated English singer/songwriter Dido, who shot to success after her debut album sold 21 million copies worldwide, displays her unique vocal abilities on “If I Rise”. Dido collaborated with 2-time Oscar winner A.R. Rahman on the song, which is featured in the climax of this compelling film.

Country Strong / “Coming Home”, “Me and Tennessee” – Performed by Gwyneth Paltrow
This compelling film about a troubled country superstar attempting a comeback features two major songs; Gwyneth Paltrow performs “Coming Home,” a powerful ballad written by Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey and Troy Verges. Paltrow also joins with superstar Tim McGraw for a duet on the original song “Me and Tennessee,” composed by A. Martin. This show stopping number is one of the film’s dramatic and musical highpoint s.

Waiting For Superman / “Shine” – Performed by John Legend
John Legend, the recipient of six Grammy Awards wrote and performs the powerful anthem “Shine” for the critically acclaimed documentary Waiting For Superman. This moving song is sure to be a classic from this landmark film about America’s education system.

Burlesque / “You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me” – Performed by Cher
Music has very few living legends, but Cher is one of them. She commands the screen in her first starring role in a decade, performing “You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me” written by the incomparable hit maker and six time Oscar nominee Diane Warren (acclaimed writer of Cher’s past megahit “If You Could Turn Back Time”). This ballad is a true show stopper in this film.

FOR BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

Inception / Hans Zimmer
The brilliant Oscar winner Hans Zimmer teams with Christopher Nolan for the 3rd time, creating one of the most praised and innovative scores of the year. Once again pushing the musical envelope, Hans creates a musical world that perfectly compliments Nolan’s vision.

The Social Network / Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
Versatile producer and composer Atticus Ross continues his alliance with Nine Inch Nails lead singer Trent Reznor, who is regarded as one of the most influential, unique and talented musicians of our time. Reznor makes his feature film debut with the critically acclaimed score for The Social Network. Hailed as another “character in the film,” the score this story of innovation, determination and success.

How To Train Your Dragon / John Powell
Having penned the score for one of the biggest movies of the year, John Powell has made a name for himself by creating memorable original music that has unique melodies and textures. This family-friendly, animated action film is enhanced greatly by the epic Golden Age score. John Powell’s past credits include Shrek, I am Sam, Happy Feet and the Bourne films.

127 Hours / A.R. Rahman
Superstar musician A.R. Rahman, who won the Best Score Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire, once again teams up with Danny Boyle for this real life drama starring James Franco. The score is largely guitar driven, and Rahman is pitch perfect for the film’s most dramatic moments, eloquently reflecting the overall mood of the film.

The Tempest / Elliot Goldenthal
Oscar winning composer Elliott Goldenthal (Frida) has created a brilliant, eclectic and inventive score for his latest collaboration with longtime partner Julie Taymor. For this very cool version of Shakespeare’s final play, Goldenthal has used electronics, songs, and orchestra to bring this tale to life. Also nominated for his scores for Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire and Michael Collins, Goldenthal’s song for Frida “Burn It Blue” also received an Oscar nom, and the score won the award in 2003. Well known for his classical work, Goldenthal is that unique composer who moves easily between film, theater, opera, and ballet. He was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 for his opera Grendel.

True Grit / Carter Burwell
The brilliant Carter Burwell, who has worked 15 Coen Brothers films, once again brings his unique and inventive style to this imaginative remake of the 1969 classic. Amazingly, Burwell has never been nominated for an Oscar, but has won countless awards for O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Fargo.

The Fighter / Michael Brook
Golden Globe and Grammy nominated composer Michael Brook (Into the Wild, An Inconvenient Truth) is known for his varied body of work, including his guitar solos for major motion picture soundtracks such as Black Hawk Down and Traffic. His score for David O. Russell’s The Fighter crafts together a composition that heightens the intensity of the film, which features magnificent performances by Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg.

Next Three Days / Danny Elfman
Oscar Nominee and former Rock and Roll superstar Danny Elfman has created an exciting score for Paul Haggis’ action thriller Next Three Days, starring Russell Crowe, Liam Neeson, and Elizabeth Banks. A bit of a departure from his work with Tim Burton on Alice in Wonderland, also one of the year’s best scores, Next Three Days showcases Elfman’s talent in this suspenseful drama.

The Town / Harry Gregson Williams & David Buckley
Golden Globe and Grammy nominee Harry Gregson Williams, who previously teamed up with Ben Affleck on Gone Baby Gone, collaborates with composer David Buckley on the pulsating score for Affleck’s latest film, the critically acclaimed The Town. With this film, the score provides an ambiance perfectly suited for this gritty, high intensity drama.

Never Let Me Go / Rachel Portman
Inspired by the highly acclaimed novel, Never Let Me Go highlights’ Rachel Portman’s ability to convey emotion through music. Love and betrayal are depicted in the film and the score pulls you into these sentiments vividly. Portman is the first female composer to win an Oscar.

Get Low / Jan A.P. Kaczmarek
With a tremendous international reputation that continues to grow, composer and Academy Award winner Jan A.P. Kaczmarek captures the quirky and sentimental feel of Get Low in his moody, blue-grass infused score. The cast of legendary actors in the film also makes the piece that much more enjoyable.

http://www.awardsdaily.com/2010/10/best-song-and-score-is-the-academy-not-cool-enough-for-reznor-and-ross/[/tscii:664f662c5c]

[A.ANAND]

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Raavanan Special editions - Coming Soon !!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sony-Music-South/138529366173057

[Ramakrishna]

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Raavanan Special editions - Coming Soon !!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sony-Music-South/138529366173057

Ethannaala coming soon :(

[A.ANAND]

'Jai Ho' composer set to win over SA


http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article722967.ece/Jai-Ho-composer-set-to-win-over-SA

[Sunil_M88]

Happy birthday Ajay, may you continue to delight us with your presence bro.

[ajaybaskar]

Thanx Sunil.

I never expected that someone would wish me in thalaivar thread. Thanks again. :-)

[SoftSword]

happy birthday ajay...
pattaya kelappunga indha varusham

[ajaybaskar]

Thanx, Softy :D

[ajaybaskar]

Annan Maddy has poked the beehive in ARRYG. :-)

[AudazJay]

Wrong venue to post such messages. Like Guess_Me pointed out previously, there's a high number of people in ARRYG who can't even accept any sort of criticism...with the copyright guy leading the pack. Ithule free gifts topic edutha mattum summa irupanggela? :?

[MADDY]

Annan Maddy has poked the beehive in ARRYG. :-)

in a hope to get this message across to AR sir or atleast vijay iyer :) ........i felt it was clearly promoting JHS and to term "promotion" as "gift for fans" was really unfortunate :)

[Sanjeevi]

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2010/10/25/6779/index.html

[lancelot]

belated birthday wishes Ajay

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2010/10/25/6779/index.html

Adappaavigala.. One 'not-so-popular' track and the media is writing him off, huh?