Saturday, March 7, 2009

A.R.Rahman's Music Monarch

"I have spent all my life playing second fiddle.. it is only through my son that I can hope to win some day..." R.K. SEKHAR, father of the musical phenomenon A.R. Rahman

"If a music artiste wants to blossom into a full-pledged person, it's not enough if he knows only classical music; nor it's enough if he's well-versed only in raagaas and techniques. Instead, he should be a knowledgeable person interested in life and philosophy. In his personal life there should be, atleast in some corner of his heart, a tinge of lingering sorrow." A.R. Rahman

"I wanted to go beyond the restrictions of language, religion and caste, and music is really the only thing that allows you to do that." A.R. Rahman

"His music transcends all barriers - linguistic, geographical and chronological. He is a phenomenal success. He is incredibly talented. He is Allah Rakha Rahman, popularly known to music lovers world over as A.R.Rahman." Screen

"Along with variety in music, it's important to package music well. That'll be the mantra of the millennium. Good music always lasts." A.R. Rahman

"I think he has an incredible tone of voice. I have seen many Bollywood films, but what he manages to do is quite unique -- he keeps it very much Indian. For me as a Westerner, I can always recognize his music because it has got a rule tone of voice of its own. It's very definitely Indian, yet it has an appeal which will go right across the world. He will hit the West in an amazing kind of way; that is, if he is led in the right way." Andrew Lloyd Webber

"His music has that international quality which is absolutely stunning." DOUCHAN GERSI, Director

"I believe that every individual, even an atom, can move only with the will of God. I don't take credit for doing all this. If I did, then I would fall flat." A.R.RAHMAN

Jai Ho lyrics by AR Rahman

(lyrics are written by GULZAR)

Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Aaja Aaja Jind Shamiyane Ke Tale
Aaja Jariwale Nile Aasman Ke Tale
Jai Ho.... Jai Ho
Aaja Aaja Jind Shamiyane Ke Tale
Aaja Jariwale Nile Aasman Ke Tale
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Ratti Ratti Sachi Maine Jaan Gavayi Hai
Nach Nach Koylo Pe Raat Bitayi Hai
Akhiyon Ki Neend Maine Phoonko Se Uda Di
Neele Neele Tare Maine Ungli Jalayi Hai
Aaja Aaja Jind Shamiyane Ke Tale
Aaja Jariwale Nile Aasman Ke Tale
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Chakh Le Ho Chakh Le Ye Raat Shahad Hai Chakh Le
Rakh Le Haan Dil Hai Dil Aakhri Had Hai Rakh Le
Kala Kala Kajal Tera Koi Kala Jadoo Hai Na
Kala Kala Kajal Tera Koi Kala Jadoo Hai Na
Aaja Aaja Jind Shamiyane Ke Tale
Aaja Jariwale Nile Aasman Ke Tale,
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Kab Se Ha Kab Se Jo Lab Pe Ruki Hai Keh De
Keh De Ha Keh De Ab Aankh Jhuki Hai.. Keh De
Aisi Aisi Roshan Aankhe Roshan Do Do Bhi Hai Hai Kya
Aaja Aaja Jind Shamiyane Ke Tale
Aaja Jariwale Nile Aasman Ke Tale
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Jai Ho Jai Ho

Gallery of "Slumdog Millionaire"

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in "Slumdog Millionaire"

"Slumdog Millionaire" poster

Director Danny Boyle on the set of "Slumdog Millionaire"

Dev patel and Anil Kapoor in "Slumdog Millionaire"

Dev Patel and Irfan Khan in "Slumdog Millionaire"

Another honour for Rahman.......


The titles like “Mozart of Asia”, “Music Genius” and “Music Wizard” etc… have been given to Rahman out of love and respect by the media.Now A.R.R is going to get a new title. One which is a real honour for his talent and achievements as it is going to be given by a reputed educational institute. Anna University in Tamil Nadu has decided to award an honorary doctorate to Rahman.
The university syndicate decided on the world famous composer’s name for the doctorate and the governor has given his approval.
Rahman will be awarded with the doctorate in Media Sciences.
Anna University which is named after the DMK party founder C.N. Annadurai is giving the doctorate as part of its centenary year celebrations.

And the Oscar goes to…… A.R. Rahman!



Not one but two Oscars to the legend of Indian music. A.R. Rahman has created history winning two Oscars for the Danny Boyle film the 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Rahman won the awards for the Best Original Song for 'Jai Ho..' and the Best Original Score. The film that was nominated in ten categories has swept the Academy Awards night winning eight Oscars. Rahman said he was blessed that his mother was with him. He said he always had a choice in life between love and hate and he chose love.
This is the first time that an Indian is walking away with two Oscars and also this is the first time that two Indians are receiving Oscars in the same year. Resul Pookutty has received an award for the best sound mixing. All the channels are abuzz with tele-cons with the child artists, the actors and all associated with the film that has created history. Veteran singers including Lata Mangeshkar and K.J. Yesudas have congratulated Rahman for creating history.

Not one but two Oscars to the legend of Indian music. A.R. Rahman has created history winning two Oscars for the Danny Boyle film the 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Rahman won the awards for the Best Original Song for 'Jai Ho..' and the Best Original Score. The film that was nominated in ten categories has swept the Academy Awards night winning eight Oscars. Rahman said he was blessed that his mother was with him. He said he always had a choice in life between love and hate and he chose love.

This is the first time that an Indian is walking away with two Oscars and also this is the first time that two Indians are receiving Oscars in the same year. Resul Pookutty has received an award for the best sound mixing. All the channels are abuzz with tele-cons with the child artists, the actors and all associated with the film that has created history. Veteran singers including Lata Mangeshkar and K.J. Yesudas have congratulated Rahman for creating history.
'Slumdog' has emerged as the personal favorite for many!
Politicians including Sonia Gandhi and P. Chidambaram have congratulated both the Indians for making the country proud. It was just great to see the entire 'Slumdog' team come to the dais when Slumdog won the best picture award.
Well congrats to the entire 'Slumdog Millionaire' team and specially to ARR and Resul Pookutty for creating history and bring honour to India, Jai Hind!!!