Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Superstar Rajnikanth's Next Film

Superstar Rajinikanth In & As LINGAA 
Director : K.S.RaviKumar
Music : A.R.Rahman
Producer : Rockline Venkatesh
DOP : Rathnavelu
Cast : Jagapathy Babu, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha

SHOOTING STARTS FROM MAY 2ND 2014



AR Rahman Infinite Love Concert Malaysia 2014









Million Dollar Arm - Tracklist


Saturday, 26 April 2014

AR Rahman BGM Collection

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Awards Received By Dr.AR Rahman

The music genius has won fourteen Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, two Grammy Awards, and two Academy Awards among others.
Hereunder is the complete list of Awards Received by AR Rahman so far.
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
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
Filmfare Awards South
1992 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Roja
1993 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Gentleman
1994 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Kadhalan
1995 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Bombay
1996 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Kadhal Desam
1997 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Minsaara Kanavu
1998 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Jeans
1999 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Mudhalvan
2000 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Alaipayuthey
2006 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Sillunu Oru Kadhal
2007 – Best Music Direction (Tamil) – Sivaji: The Boss
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
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
Vijay Awards
2007 – Vijay Award for Best Music Director – Sivaji
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
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
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
Black Reel Awards
2008 – Best Original Soundtrack – Slumdog Millionaire
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 Awards
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

List Of Best Selling Bollywood Albums

The following is a list of best selling Bollywood albums In India which makes up the majority of the Indian music market.

S.No            Album                                         MUSIC by                        Sales(in Units)                                                                    

1         GURU                                                 AR Rahman                          15,000,000

2         Slumdog Millionaire                            AR Rahman                           12,500,000

3         Raja Hindustani                                  Nadeem shravan                   10,000,000

4         Lagaan                                               AR Rahman                           10,000,000

5         Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge              Jatin lalit                               
9,000,000


Source: Wikipedia


Wednesday, 23 April 2014

This Is Why AR Rahman is Inspiration For Most Of Youngsters

Today, A.R.Rahman is a name known world over, thanks to Slumdog Millionaire and the awards  and nominations its bagged. Like everyone here in India, I have known him and his music right from the time Roja was released in 1992.. 

Everyone speaks of his music, and what he eats, sleeps, drinks and what he does when he is free and so on so forth. But really, there are things much beyond that that one needs to know and learn from the legend that A.R.Rahman is. With so many many people who speak so high of him at all times, there are some things that are unsaid and certain things that we so easily ignore about Rahman, that makes him stand apart from the clutter.
The musical genius that Rahman is, most of that comes from his being and principles. Rahman’s success presents some valuable tips every person can apply to his professional life in an effort to help him achieve his goals.
And on that note, with the little that I  know of him,  I would share some of the learning’s from A.R.Rahman.

1. Respect your parents

It might be very easy to brush this fact aside, but the truth is Rahman has always loved, respected and adored his parents. With his father R.K.Shekar leaving for heavenly abode when Rahman was nine years old, Rahman’s mother Kareema Begum, gave Rahman a new ray of hope and fresh lease of life. She painstakingly raised the family, and is one of the driving factors of why Rahman’s a legend today.
By the way, this relationship is not one-sided, Rahman’s love and affection towards his mom is immense. One instance where I got to know about his profound respect for his mother was, when I met Rahman for the first time at his residence in Chennai. After previewing him my work on a Audio Disc, and after realising my dream, when I was about to leave, I asked to myself “Why not live this dream? Why not work with the legend?”  This sporadic thought made me ask him, If I could work with him, to which his reply was “I will have to ask my mother, I will talk to her and get back to you.”  Now where on earth will you get an answer like that.  And I guess Rahman talked to his mother and I was soon on my way from Pune to Chennai to work with the legend. This is the greatness and gratitude shown by the man, who loves, believes, respects and adores his mother.
And all my confrontations/meetings with Rahman’s mother have been memorable. She made me feel homely and asked about my family and my well-being.
If you look at most of the music launch functions, Rahmans mother usually launches the music album, and that’s the way its been. Which other music composer or for that matter which other media/entertainment personality do you know who follows this principle.

2. Be spiritually inclined

A.R.Rahman believes in god and spiritualism. Its not about the fact that he follows Islam, and offers prayers 5 times a day…its much more than that. There is a huge difference between being religious and being spiritual, of which the latter is what Rahman is made of.
In a recent interview Rahman revealed that, “Religious sounds rather vulgar these days, I am more of a spiritual person. And I believe in being consistent with my spirituality. As one grows in life, one realises the magnitude of spirituality. It is the most beautiful passion. It raises you above all the negativities. For me and my music, spirituality  is the most important element and I don’t think I can create the kind of music I do, if I don’t practice spirituality.”
Rahman says “I have been particular about prayers for the last 15 years. With success and acknowledgement my faith and conviction in the strength of prayers has only increased ten folds.”
Spirituality has not only made him connect to his music, but has also made him connect to humanity.  His association with various social causes/initiatives and his charitable foundation  by the name of A.R.Rahman Foundation, proves it. There are many instances where Rahman and his mother have helped needy,deserving  people in ways too many, which fortunately have not come under the media scanner, or else by now the Rahman would have been made a “superhuman” by the media. Somethings are good when they are untold.
Today many music composers try to ape Rahman’s music and follow his style of music making. They end up being commented how close they are to creating Rahman’s sound, which might give those composers an ego-drive and hype which is shortlived.  For the legend that Rahman is,  may it be known that it is his devotion to constantly bow down to the almighty and in the process finding  peace and solace  in oneself that makes his music so special and timeless.

3. Don’t leave your soul

Mumbai the mecca of Indian films and the entertainment industry, a place where any and every musician will find a way out to survive and earn enough to feed him for the day.  It would have been so easy for a musician like Rahman to come down and settle in Mumbai and work for acclaimed filmmakers post Roja  and Bombay. But the man preferred not leaving his home, his roots to a place where instant fame, recognition and money was assured.
Of the many ignored facts, Rahman’s major success lies in working from his home. Home is where your heart, mind, body and soul is. Rahman being in Chennai at his home, has made him unscathed of the many negatives associated with being in Mumbai. Mumbai, a place where anyone can get carried away by its humongous larger than life, plastic coated emotional people, and a place where hate daggers fly in public and in private.
With Rahman opting to work from Chennai, made only the cream of filmmakers approach him. Or else by now, there would have been  a dozen of Yash Raj, Karan Johar, Sooraj Bharjatiya etc. films that would have Rahman’s music. Goodness gracious, Rahman saved himself from the torture of running in and out of the same rat hole that the Mumbai entertainment industry is.
In Mumbai, musicians spend a lot of time outside the studio, whereas they should be spending most of their time in the studio.  Example this,  a music composer  ‘scores music’ for  a film and the music is out. He will now go on to spend the next 2/3 months attending various music parties, launches,  15 day record breaking sales party, singer being nominated for a sidey-shady award party, press interviews, television shows,  etc… And then that music composer vanishes into thin air….sample these music composers and try to track their whereabouts….Anu Malik, Jatin, Lalit, Sameer Sen, Dileep Sen, Himesh Reshammaiyya..and so on…what have these guys achieved, some of them are getting work on their previous works goodwill, some are retired coz of their arbid soundscape, and some are busy acting…Fortunately Rahman has been far away from all these social PR protocols, located in one of the serene narrow lanes in Kodambakkam, Chennai. With no distraction whatsoever, he has all his energies focused on doing quality work from the comfort of his home.
My father once said “Look at Rahman, he has not left his home to work on any project. Did he move to Mumbai after so many Bollywood hits under his belt…” And his words striked a chord in me, its so true.  It means a lot to be based out of the place where your family is, where your soul is..your home, your hometown.

4. Let your work speak for itself

Yes, let your work speak for itself. Many a times, there are instances where one will be criticised for the way he is, his dressing, his upbringing, his economic background. One will be made fun off, and will be called names. One will not get the support he expects to receive from his seniors and so on….But at the end of all this, if you have a strong will power you can overcome all these, and prove yourself with your work.
I had a very bad patch in my life, where I had to leave my dream halfway through and come back to Pune. I had no clue what I would do here in Pune, because the music scene here was bad. I got to share my experiences that I had in Chennai with Rahman, to which he was taken aback..and he advised,  there will be many obstacles that one may have to overcome to achieve their goals, but it should not stand in the way and pull you down. He gave an example, where he was being humiliated by some directors and producers over the kind of music he had scored, and all this when Rahman was at his peak. He could do nothing about it, and preferred to remain calm and unmoved. And when his work was released, it got an outstanding response and was embraced by the masses. This overwhelming response and success he says was a slap on the face of those producers and directors. These words gave me the courage to stand up and face life afresh.
I started off as a brand new piece of particle on this planet and gathered my resources, knowledge and love and affection from my parents and sister to reach where I am today. Not that I have achieved something great in life, but what I have achieved today is purely because people have appreciated my work. And that’s helped me move on, and overcome the toughest phases in my life.

5. Be Humble. Be Honest. Be Simple.

With all the above in place, being humble, simple and honest is all that one needs to do to ensure a great life. With so much of stardom and attention after the Golden Globe, he could have so easily attended the grand premiere of Slumdog Millionaire in Mumbai, however he chose work over publicity. Oscars nominations were announced on the same day and Danny Boyle mentioned, “Can you believe AR getting 3 nominations that’s mind boggling, and that man is there working down south on Delhi 6…truly what a great musician.”
One instance of his humbleness is when I started to work with him, I was put on a software that I did not know to work on. I was told what I was supposed to do by him, but when he understood that I didn’t know the software, he sat down next to me and taught me how to work on it, and ensured that I knew exactly what I was doing, before I could start of the task..and that was a big learning for me.
Couple of months later one more such instance which I witnessed was, when there was a new pitching software that he ordered got delivered. Whilst unwrapping the software pack  his excitement levels rose to that of a kid who would love to unpack the wrapper of his favourite chocolate.  He could have so easily asked one of his assistants to get hands on the software and teach him the same, but he chose to learn it by himself. He inserted the software disc and started reading the manual, to know in and out of the software.
One thing that I learnt from the instances above is that, he makes it point that before designating a task to anyone before hand he wants to be sure that he himself knows how to do the task. He prefers not being an alien to any task assigned to someone by him. This shows his honesty, humbleness and simplicity. He carries no weight around him, and that makes him completely approachable and genuine.His childlike smile can pacify ones fear and anxiety of meeting him in person.  Its like his smile speaks a thousand words.  It depicts the purity of his heart and soul.
Today, Rahman has his inner circle populated by few people whose skills, and creativity can serve and benefit him and his music — people who professionally complement their own skillset and creativity(like, the music arranger, asst. sound engineers, sound engineers, etc.). He trusts this circle of people,  has faith in them and believes in them and stands by them come whatsoever.

Being A.R.Rahman

Through his eternal values and simple living he presents us with opportunities for professional success provided we learn from them, adapt them to our own situations and implement them appropriately

Tuesday, 22 April 2014

'The Hundred-Foot Journey'

A.R. Rahman has been hired to score the upcoming dramaThe Hundred-Foot Journey. The film is directed by Lasse Hallstrom and stars Helen Mirren and Manish Dayal. The movie follows an Indian family who moves to Southern France and opens an Indian restaurant a hundred feet across the street from a Michelin starred French restaurant. Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty ThingsEastern Promises) has written the screenplay based based on 
bestselling book by Richard Morais.

 Steven Spielberg is producing the DreamWorks Studios and Participant Media production with Oprah Winfrey and Juliet Blake. Rahman who is best known for his Academy Award-winning music for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, as well as as numerous Bollywood movies has previously scored the drama People Like Us for DreamWorks. Hallstrom has previously collaborated with such composers as Rachel Portman (The Cider House RulesChocolat), James Horner (Once Around), Hans Zimmer (Something to Talk About), Alexandre Desplat (Casanova) and Deborah Lurie (Dear JohnSafe Haven). The Hundred-Foot Journey is set to be released on August 8, 2014 by Walt Disney Pictures.
As previously reported, Rahman also has Disney’s sports drama Million Dollar Arm coming up. The composer is also working on Mumbai Musical, his first film for DreamWorks Animation.

Monday, 21 April 2014

50 Fun Facts About A R Rahman

1. Nine-year-old Dileep Kumar slept late, played carrom and hated waking up at 7 a.m to practice at the piano!
2. Asked to leave school due to lack of attendance, he quit studies at the age of 15.

3. When Rahman’s sister fell seriously ill in 1988, Pir Qadri, who cured her, advised the family to convert to Islam and they did!

4. Dileep had a choice of seven names during his conversion. He chose Allah Rakha Rahman.

5. Call it a filmi coincidence, his name was Dileep Kumar before he converted to Islam and his wife’s name is Saira Banu!

6. His is often called as ‘Isai Puyal’

7. A true believer, he offers namaaz five times a day.

8. Rahman eats just for his hunger. Takes on any food he gets in his house. His stomach gets filled for even ‘Rasam Rice’.

9. Rahman adds lots of sugar in his cup of coffee. The ratio is 1/4 of the size of the cup. People are amazed when they share a cup in his house..

10. His mother spotted Saira at a dargah and sent a marriage proposal right away!

11. Saira Banu is the sister-in-law of Tamil actor Rahman and the daughter of a Chennai-based businessman from Kutch.

12. Rahman lives in a small two-storey bungalow in Kodambakkam.

13. He has three kids Khatija, Rahima , and son Ameen.

14. Rahman love games next to music. His gaming companions are Kathija,Rahima and Ameen.

15. Rahman shows exceptional love towards his sisters Raihanna, Fatima and Israt.

16. Rahman has no nick names. All the family members including sisters and his mom call him ‘Rahman’ with full fledged love and affection

17. Rahman doesnt go to any kind of Recreation places like Theatres and Parties. When he gets free time he just spends it with his family.

18. During important film festivals Rahman is conscious about his wardrobe. His wife Saira decides about his dresses. He is mostly dressed in black.

19. Rahman has 0% affinity towards gold jewellery. Slim Platinum ring is what he wears at times. He doesnt wear a watch in his hand.

20. Rahman loves to shop for music records at the Virgin Records store in New York. Once he landed in NY at 2 a.m and dashed off to the store.

21. In Chennai, Rahman takes his family and friends to a Thai joint located behind The Park Sheraton.

22. Rahman goes to Hyderabad and Nagoor Dhargas with his family atleast once in 6 months.

23. Rahman went to Hajj yaatra two times in his life with his mom.

24. Rahman's long-time associate drummer Shivamani once cooked fish curry for him in London while he was
working on Bombay Dreams. Rahman loved it. He's a non-veg but has suddenly stopped eating prawns.

25. Swamidurai, fondly called as Swami, has been with him since the begining of his career.

26. As a bachelor, he often uses the abbreviation LFA, which stood for ‘Love Failures Association’!

27. Rahman usually sees his children off to school before he sleeps after working nights!

28. He does not let his wife or children inside the studio when he’s working.

29. When theres a holiday for his children Rahman goes abroad. But with full musical works with him.

30. Khatija doesn’t like her dad signing autographs in school and has asked him not to come there.

31. Rahman’s son shares his birthday with him.

32. Rahman doesnt celebrate his birthday in a grandeur way. Early morning prayers, orphanage visits are the activities he do on that day peacefully.

33. He has lot of interests towards Social service. He loves doing that without any kind of fame

34. Every time rahman comes out of his house he recollects his father ‘Shekar' from his memory and then
leaves.This is a sign of respect he shows to his father and mother. He treats them next to GOD.

35. The old keyboard that he used to play as a teenager is still displayed in his studio.

36. A master with instruments, he likes dismantling parts and assembling them.

37. A good mimic, he loves to imitate lyricist Vairamuthu, who in turn mimics Rahman’s style of walking!

38. Penguin Publishers” released the first biography of A.R.Rahman. But due to many reasons Rahman dint
accept that as his Biography. He refused to accept that.

39. Loves to listen M.G.R and Shivaji’s songs. At times he also sings those songs in his house which closely related people only are aware.

40. During the composition of a film Rahman sings “Pudhiya vaanam Pudhiya bhoomi engum pani mazhai
pozhigiradhu” loudy which indicates that all the works related to him is done.

41. Maniratnam is the only person who can meet Rahman at any time of his choice. Rahman shows more affection to the person who introduced him than anyone.

42. He talks very less. But to the close friends circle Rahman just loves to talk and laugh. “Music is the tool through which he keeps on speaking.”

43. Rahman doesnt have a big friends circle. He was very sad when his close friend and singer Shahul Hameed passed away.

44. Rahman usually works in the night but he’s made an exception for SP Balasubramaniam whose songs have all been recorded before 10 pm.

45. He likes listening to songs based on the raaga Sindhu Bhairavi.

46. .Rahman likes all the kinds of music. He congratulates the other music directors whole heartedly for their song which he liked the most when he gets a chance of seeing them.

47. When Subhash Ghai once told Rahman during the music of Taal that he would once win an Oscar, Rahman laughed aloud and replied that he could not.

48. Jai Ho was initially composed for Yuvvraaj!

49. Recent album “Couples Retreat” bagged more than 100 million dollars. Even there is a tamil song in that
blockbuster hit.

50. Rahman is the only Indian to be featured in ‘List of best-selling music artists of the world’
A.R. Rahman to perform in KL on April 26
“I get so much support here from my fans, (for both) Tamil and Hindi music so it’s going to be a great show,” he said at a press conference held to promote his A.R. Rahman Infinite Love Live In Concert show, to be held on April 26.
Renowned worldwide for his innovative compositions, Rahman has won two Academy Awards (for his work on Slumdog Millionaire), two Grammy Awards, a Bafta award and a Golden Globe award, in addition to the numerous awards and nominations he has to his name in India.
Having last performed in Kuala Lumpur in 2003, Rahman said he was very excited to present his new repertoire of numbers to his fans here.



Joining him for the three-and-a-half-hour concert will be a star-studded list of Indian musical talent, such as Mohit Chauhan, Javed Ali, Mano, Chitra, Vijay Prakash, Neeti Mohan, Harshdeep Kaur and Shweta Pandit, as well as a 78-piece music ensemble.
With Rahman’s hugely diverse body of work, the concert is expected to include a mix of beloved classic numbers and recent hits in both Hindi and Tamil, as well as a Qawwalli segment with Sufi devotional music and an electronic dance music section.
Organised by DML Live, A.R. Rahman Infinite Love Live In Concert is supported by Malaysia Major Events, a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau under the Tourism and Culture Ministry.
Tickets, ranging from RM98 to RM1,499, will be available from 3pm tomorrow athttp://www.dmllive.com.
Early bird discounts of up to 15% are available during the first three weeks of ticket sales.

Sunday, 20 April 2014

AR Rahman's Million Dollar Arm

Music composer A.R Rahman has already created waves in Hollywood with his compositions for projects like 127 Hours and Slumdog Millionaire. This time, he has been roped in to work on the background score for Disney’s upcoming film, Million Dollar Arm, starring John Hamm and Alan Arkin in pivotal roles. Rahman has been asked to compose a bunch of original scores and has also been told to use loops from some of his old compositions. The original soundtrack album (OST) will include seven songs, which will be a mix of English, Tamil and Hindi tracks. Confirming the same, the composer took to his official Twitter account. “Have been busy finishing the soundtrack album of Million Dollar Arm. It features collaborations with Iggy, Kendrick Lamar (in the movie only), Sukhwinder Singh, Raghav Mathur, K.T. Tunstall. And a surprise Tamil song from my 90s collection, during the end credits, featuring K. S. Chithra and Unnikrishnan. And of course, lots of underscore…” he tweeted. read more ->
Million Dollar Arm shows J.B. Bernstein’s career as a sports agent whose fate rests with finding an exceptionally gifted young cricketer in India, who can be trained for a popular American baseball team. The film is scheduled to hit the screens in India on May 9, 2014, a week before the US release.

Thursday, 10 April 2014

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