Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category

Do you remember the first song you recorded? How can anyone forget their first song? It was composed by music director Subaraman for a Telugu film. Unfortunately, the film didn’t get released. It was in 1951, and now I’m 75. I’ve sung in 12 languages and have lost count of the number of songs; according to my ... Full story

Wayne Sharpe’s background scores for Gangaajal and Apaharan stood out in the crowd. Now - incredibly - the American musician also composes Hindi songs for Rajniti. What do you do back home? I work in New York and occasionally Hollywood. I have done 3 IMAX films and work on movies, television and sports ... Full story

Veeraraghav TM: Sir, take us to every moment at that Oscar ceremony. I want you to tell me what went through your mind the moment you heard Resul Pookutty's name being announced. AR Rahman: I was so thrilled. I was in the dressing room, rehearsing but I ... Full story

Academy Award winning music composer A R Rahman spoke exclusively to CNN-IBN in a heart to heart conversation about his moment of glory and those who inspired it. CNN-IBN: Did they get your name right the second time? A R Rahman: Yes, they did. CNN-IBN: What was ... Full story

This is Kamla Bhatt; today my guest is A R Reihana, who is A R Rahman's elder sister and we are talking to her right after her brother won two Oscars, which is a record for ... Full story

Indian music maestro AR Rahman won the Oscar for his original score in the highly acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire. Media caught up with the King of music in an exclusive interview post the Oscars ceremony. Media: How did it feel ... Full story

A R Rahman has been nominated for three Oscars for his music composition in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. Here are some excerpts of Rahman's interview with Kamla Bhatt. Kamla: Welcome to the show AR. A R Rahman: Hi, ... Full story