Introduction,
A.R. Rahman, born as A. S. Dileep Kumar, is a renowned Indian music composer, singer, and songwriter. He was born on January 6, 1967, in Chennai (formerly known as Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, into a Muslim family. Rahman began his musical journey at a young age and was exposed to various genres of music, including Indian classical, Western classical, and jazz.
Rahman started his career as a composer in the late 1980s, working on jingles and background scores for Indian television and movies. However, he shot to fame with his work on the soundtrack of the movie Roja (1992), which earned him critical acclaim and several awards.
Rahman’s unique blend of Indian classical music with modern technology and global sounds has won him numerous accolades and fans around the world. He has won multiple awards for his work in the Indian film industry, including two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a BAFTA Award. Rahman is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards, two of India’s highest civilian honors.
Despite his success, Rahman remains grounded and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and composers. His music has touched the lives of millions and is considered a cultural icon in India and beyond.
After a point of time, when you get success and fame, money and everything, the purpose of life has to be redefined. For me, I think that purpose is to build bridges. Artists can do that very easily, more than politicians.
All my life I have had a choice of hate and love. I chose love and I am here.
Be original and find your inner voice. The rest will follow.
Certain things are done intentionally opposite – like there’s no sound at the end or synthesizers or all that stuff. Anything that drowns the movie, no. Anything that makes you sit up and watch it, yes. So, some are expecting a very sad theme going on.
I am a big admirer of Sachin and his personality. He is a source of inspiration for the country and just looking at his photographs gives a lot of positive vibes.
I believe that whatever comes at a particular time is a blessing from God.
It’s better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace.
I like music that is able to stir my soul. My music is a spiritual exercise.
I love classical music. I love a lot of musicians playing together and the whole culture of that, whether it’s Indian or it’s Western.
I love the voice – it’s the most perfect instrument ever heard. It’s God-given.
I think I would like to discover a new root where people don’t get bored with people singing boring lines but something exciting. That’d be interesting.
I want to go beyond the restrictions of language, religion and caste, and music is the only thing that allows me to do that.
I wanted to be part of something bigger.
I was a common man, and I will always remain a common man. No amount of stardom will ever consume my soul. Money comes, money goes. Fame comes, fame goes. I believe every human being is a celebrity in their own right.
If music wakes you up, makes you think, heals you…then, I guess the music is working.
In my case dust has become Gold.
Music is something that takes you to a world which is very different from the world of hatred, jealousy, and all those negative emotions.
Music is all about transporting people; speaking a language which languages fail to express.
Music is language itself. It should not have any barriers of caste, creed, language or anything. Music is one, only cultures are different. Music is the language of languages. It is the ultimate mother of languages.
Music knows no barrier of age or culture. It isn’t about being politically correct or even making a statement. Music is what appeals to the ears and touches your soul.
My biggest dream to connect people through music has come true. In a world where there are enough reasons to separate us, the Oscars have unified us.
My list would be Russia, Morocco, Turkey, and South Africa I’m doing which is somewhere I’ve wanted to go, Australia, Japan maybe, and China if I have the energy to go and play at all those places.
No regrets. There is no time for that. Regret is boring.
Rather than making money I believe in making people happy, all other things are secondary. Money isn’t important, creative satisfaction is
Sometimes I intentionally cut it off. I just want to be in silence, especially when I’m traveling. I watch movies without sound.
Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.
That’s a sound design thing but then we wanted to do music that would not disturb it and at the same time drive it.
The idea of music is to liberate the listener and lead him to a frame where he feels he is elevated.
The more I compose, the more I know that I don’t know it all. I think it’s a good way to start. If you think you know it all, the work becomes a repetition of what you’ve already done.
The more you know the less you talk.
The search is more important than the destination.
There have been predictions that the world will come to an end on 21.12.12. But I look around me and I see so much scope for hope.
There is only one of the two that can reside in our hearts, GOD or ego. If GOD is in ego is out.
When I initially read the script, it goes inside and comes out with different things even without commenting on any stuff. And then, those pieces are taken out and then spread out throughout the movie.
When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite, and commitment, the input reflects the output.
While other creators make a big show of their art Mani Sir makes it look as though anyone can do what he does.
You can’t be without passion. Passion means the possessiveness to be the best.
Always choose to love. It’s so much better.
Your inner voice is the voice of divinity. To hear it, we need to be in solitude, even in crowded places.
Your best success comes after your greatest disappointment.
Be passionate about your craft.
Don’t regret the past, learn from it and move on.
Enjoy the journey instead of hurrying to your destination.
I want to create music that inspires people to be their best selves.
Music can help us find our way through difficult times.
Music is a way to celebrate the diversity of human culture.
Music is a way to express the inexpressible.”
I’m constantly inspired by the natural world and the wonders of creation.
Music is a way to explore the depths of the human experience.
Music can help us understand each other better.
I want to create music that celebrates the beauty of life.
Music is a gift that can bring joy to people’s lives.
I want to create music that inspires people to live their best lives.
Music is a way to tell stories and express emotions.
I believe that music can connect people to their spirituality.
