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#321

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grt ans rachna!!

Nice answers Rachna😊 I love kehna hi kya song, thank you for dedicating it to me.😃

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Dayita

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Rahman's new role

Wednesday, Mar 24, 2004

MUSIC GENIUS A.R Rahman has not only swept the Tamil cine industry off its feet but has also made the entire Bollywood sit up and take notice of his versatile talent. And while the entire country dances to his tunes, he has gone on to win several national and international awards. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to mention that his tunes are still popular across the globe. And now he has been called upon to play a different tune altogether. Yes, Rahman has been made global ambassador for the World Health Organisation - an honour that will see him promote health consciousness throughout the globe, especially in countries which require a lot of basic health interventions not only in terms of systems support but also for the spread of a proper approach to health care. To begin with, Rahman has been given another honorary title by the international organisation which has organised a special group to spread awareness about tuberculosis around the world and the composer has been appointed as the global ambassador for this agency. The news was announced by the WHO at London's House of Commons along with a wing of the international agency known as "Stop House" and another organisation "Stop TB Partnership". Accepting the honour, Rahman said: "Music is not just entertainment alone. It is also a good remedy to illnesses. People think that tuberculosis doesn't exist in the developed countries. But tuberculosis is affecting the population round the world like never before in the history of mankind. It is causing immense loss of life."

And with March 24 being christened as "Global Tuberculosis Day", Rahman will be in Delhi to lend support to members of the global tuberculosis alliance which is spearheading the fight against a disease which has made comeback in many developing countries and which also is responsible for many other complications like AIDS.

Source:The Hindu - News

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Dayita

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Rahman to lend key note for TB cure

Express News Line

New Delhi, March 24:

He administered drugs to a patient from the city and called himself a 'sugar coating for the bitter medicines of tuberculosis'. A.R. Rahman, musician and now global tuberculosis ambassador, was surely the star of the occasion at the 2nd Stop TB Partners' Forum inaugurated here today.

Rahman will be composing an anthem on tuberculosis and will also be featuring in spots for the electronic media and print media ads. Though no deadline has been set, Rahman said he is working on the anthem, which will be composed for a global audience. It might also include musicians from countries with high incidence of TB.

''Nothing has been finalised and we are working on it, maybe some of the musicians and composers from other high burden countries will be involved,'' said Rahman. The anthem would be on the lines of Vandemataram composed by the musician some years ago.

TB kills millions of people across the world. Expressing his desire to help contain the disease, Rahman said: ''It's a shame that millions of people are getting killed when TB is completely curable.'' Rahman also visited the NDMC polyclinic near Shastri Park and met a TB patient.

Earlier in his inaugural address, Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee said that India had made great progress in fighting the disease. By 2005, the entire country would be covered by the internationally recommended DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment System), which is a short duration course for TB.

''It seems to me that mass awareness campaigns on TB are not commensurate with the threat it poses,'' Vajpayee told a delegation from 22 countries.

In a recorded message, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said there is a need to find new diagnostics, drugs and vaccines to reach the millennium development goal of halting and reversing the spread of TB by 2015. Annan said most deaths occur in developing countries.

Source:Delhi NewsLine : Cities.Expressindia.com- News

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Dayita

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#324

Rahman touches hearts in new role

Thursday, Mar 25, 2004

Music director A.R. Rehman administering drugs to a TB patient in New Delhi on Wednesday. When the king of melody, A. R. Rahman, stepped into the NDMC polyclinic on Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg in New Delhi on Wednesday, the music composer was without any starry airs one would usually associate with the rich and the famous. Dressed in black, with his "Stop TB" badge shining bright red, Rahman, the global ambassador for TB, managed to do what he is best at - "touch the hearts of the people". Speaking during the hour-long interaction ceremony, Rahman asserted that there was urgent need to tell people about the fact that TB is completely curable and that the stigma attached to the ailment was only hampering its treatment. And as he sat down to answer questions about his responsibilities and what he has learnt after his short association with the campaign, Rahman explained: "As an ambassador for spreading awareness about the ailment, my priority is to ensure that everyone knows about the ailment and also to tell the world that having TB is not the end of the world." Speaking about his responsibilities in his new role, he added that he would work closely with his partners to come up with strategies to combat the ailment. "What I plan to do is 'sugar coat' the information about the ailment and to give it to people in the way that they understand best. I believe that music reaches and touches the hearts of people in several ways and we should look into the possibility of using this resource to our advantage. I plan to do spots for TB prevention and treatment and also come up with an anthem," said Rahman. And as is often said about him, the talented composer came, saw, and managed to conquer the hearts of everyone - all this while he was being bombarded with information about TB and was then shown a slide of the TB bacteria and later also administered two select patients with their regular TB drugs. Rahman, meanwhile, also managed to please enthusiastic autograph seekers. Even the health officials took the opportunity to take the maestro's signatures on their promotional material, "all for the cause, of course". "I want to do all that it takes to eradicate this ailment and make sure that I do my bit. I am sure that I would be able to spread the message and information about the need to take full treatment for the ailment and to impress upon the people that there is an urgent need to take a positive approach to the treatment procedure," said Rahman. By Bindu Shajan Perappadan

Photo: V. Sudershan

Source:The Hindu - News

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Dayita

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Posted: 18 years ago

#325

Finger firmly on the pulse of music

This young prodigy is busy taking his scores to new shores, reports BINDU SHAJAN PERAPPADAN...

Sunday, Mar 28, 2004

HERE ARE some things about music composer A.R. Rahman you would never catch in a casual gossip session. Counted among the "tallest'' music talent in country, he wears a nearly four-inch heel, has never been to a discotheque, listens to music in his car and has recently started insisting on listening to film scripts before agreeing to give music for the same. This 38-year-old music composer, discovered by Mani Ratnam, who arrived on the music scene with the film "Roja'', is the son of an arranger and conductor in Malayalam movies, and is at present counted among those privileged enough to lead an almost fairytale story of rags to riches. Dileep, as he was previously called, started learning the piano at the age of four and at 11 he joined Illaiyaraja's troupe as a keyboard player. A school dropout, he also played in the orchestra of M.S.Vishwanathan and accompanied Zakir Husain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on various world tours. Later he earned a scholarship to the famed Trinity College of Music at Oxford University from where he obtained a degree in Western Classical Music. Before he made it big, Rahman was also part of local rock bands including Roots, Magic, and Nemesis Avenue and started his career by composing ad jingles for Parry's, Boost, Titan, Premier Pressure Cooker, Hero Puch and Asian Paints. He also did a couple of non-film albums including "Deen Isai Malai'' and "Set Me Free'', after which came his big break, courtesy Mani Ratnam. "Mani Ratnam is like my guru, godfather and brother. He gave me a chance to exhibit my talent and till today I believe that I picked up my work culture from him,'' says Rahman, who was in Delhi recently to be part of the "Stop TB'' campaign. But hasn't the work culture and life changed with super hits such as 'Roja' (1992), 'Bombay' (1995), 'Sapnay' (1997), 'Dil Se' (1998), 'Fiza' and 'Zubeida' (2000) and 'Lagaan' (2001), and scores of other numbers that catapulted Rahman to the glorious heights of fame. "Yes, things do change and one has to learn to change with time. I have improved over the years and today I think I understand the power and influence of music. I see how it can help the people and how ingrained it is in our daily lives. I feel more responsible for what people hear today. I want to create good, sound music for the people. This is a pulse that I have recently picked up,'' says the music composer. The man who almost from the very beginning had his finger on the pulse of the music market has today found yet another cause that he feels deeply about. "Religion and music are a strange combination; both lead you to a higher being and make you keenly aware of the responsibility that you have as a celebrity.'' And while Bollywood stars are busy making a beeline for a political career, Rahman has enrolled himself in a completely different party. Having joined the "Stop TB'' campaign, the much talked about music composer claims: "For one, I have no time for politics, second I am sure that I want to use my time to help people directly. And I will help them in the only way I know, through music. And believe me, the common man understands that language very well. And also it is something that I can identify with.'' Currently this young prodigy is busy making Indian music part of the international scenario. 'Bombay Dream' for which Rahman has given music is currently on at Broadway and he is working on many other international projects besides awaiting the fate of his next Hindi film 'Yuva'. "I am sure that this is just the beginning of my journey,'' says Rahman, who believes that creating music is a spiritual experience guided by prayers. "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,'' says Rahman.

Photo: V. Sudershan

Source:The Hindu - News

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Dayita

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Posted: 18 years ago

#326

Bombay's Rahman Toasted by India Awards

http://www.broadway.com, 02/04/2004


Motivational speaker Deepak Chopra and Richard Gere take to the stage of the Broadway Theatre...	...to present A.R. Rahman with his special award.

Rahman thanks the crowd for the honor.	Gere and Rahman offstage.

Rahman with Bombay Dreams lyricist Don Black.
Photos by Bruce Glikas for Broadway.com

Prior to a special preview perfomance of Bombay Dreams on April 2, the cast and creative team headed to Roseland, where composer A.R. Rahman was honored by the 2004 American India Awards. New York Senator Hillary Clinton was in attendance for a pre-show reception and then film star Richard Gere and guru Deepak Chopra appeared on the stage of the Broadway Theatre at intermission to present the special achievement award to Rahman. Congrats, A.R!

Photo Courtesy: Broadway.com,Inc.

Source: Broadway.com - News

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Dayita

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Posted: 18 years ago

#327

When violin princess plays Rahman

TIMES NEWS NETWORK [ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 09:22:40 PM ]

Violin-pop princess Vanessa Mae will present a desi twist to her music as she plays A R Rahman's tunes on her latest album. The two musical prodigies are collaborating for the first time on the track Raga's Dance , for her album Choreography .

Working with the Chennai-based Rahman was an "organic" experience, Vanessa told TOI in a statement from Singapore. "He would show me a patchwork of a few bars that we would add onto the previous few bars and the track would grow. There are some violin flourishes that AR had written, literally seconds before I entered the recording booth, and this made the song all the more enjoyable to record as the whole experience just flowed!" Both Rahman and Vanessa have been child prodigies.

Rahman took to the keyboard at the age of 9, and by 11 was working with the likes of Illayaraja. Violin-pop princess Vanessa Mae will present a desi twist to her music as she plays A R Rahman's tunes on her latest album.
The half-Thai, half-Chinese Vanessa took up the violin at the age of 5, playing Bach and Mozart with the Royal Philharmonic at 10. With her debut album The Violin Player , Vanessa added pop fizz to the formal world of classical music. Rahman took time off in between his other projects to compose this track. "It was cool to work with Vanessa because even though she is such a big star, she is open and receptive to musical challenges," says Rahman. Another incentive for him was to work with Oscar-winning composer Vangelis, on the same project.

Source:TIMES NEWS NETWORK - News

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Dayita

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Posted: 18 years ago

#328

Sunday, Oct 09, 2005

Rahman rocks the Garden City

Deepa Ganesh

MUSICAL GENIUS: A.R. Rahman lost in his own music.
Photo: Murali Kumar K.

BANGALORE: Dark clouds covered the afternoon sky. But towards early evening it looked bright again. All was well, Bangaloreans thought, and unsurprisingly, all roads did lead to Palace Grounds. It was six, an hour before the much-awaited A.R. Rahman concert by India Classic Arts. The skies opened up and truly, like the adage, it never rains, it pours and there was a downpour. The props on the stage gave way and the 3D gadget conked out, but the 25,000-odd crowd would not move. Every two minutes, young and old, screamed: "We want Rahman." Rahman made a two-second dramatic appearance with a huge umbrella and announced: "These showers are godsend. Give me one hour and I promise you, it will be the best performance so far." And when the performance did begin at 9 p.m., there was much ecstasy, on stage and off stage. The audience could barely sit in their chairs and the singers could not stop smiling and swaying. Rahman barely put his finger on the synthesiser and they knew what song was coming. The opening song was the energetic number from Yuva which Rahman himself performed with his 10-member chorus and elaborate live orchestra. Percussion whiz Sivamani had an elaborate rhythm apparatus. Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam sang quite a few numbers together including the evergreen "Roja Janeman" from Roja . Shankar Mahadevan, Blazee and Rahman belted out "Hamma Hamma", while Kailash Kher stole hearts with his "Mangal Mangal". "Jhanan Jhanan", a duet by Sukhwinder and Sadhana, from the yet to be released Water was outstanding. The surprise was a Kannada translation by P.B. Sreenivos of the lovely Bombay number "Kannaleye" into Kannada, "Oh Iniyane". Chitra, as usual, gave an impeccable rendition with Rahman joining her for the interludes, with his beautiful uncultivated nuances. Bangalore singer Badri Prasad rocked with "Mukkala Mukabala". They sang and sang, but the audience was left craving for more. It was a concert to remember for many years to come.

Source: http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/09/stories/2005100916920100.htm

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Dayita

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Posted: 18 years ago

#329

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005

A. R. Rahman takes a trip down memory lane

Sudhish Kamath

"It's nice to have a place dedicated to music" he says

AT HOME: It was a get-together of sorts when A.R. Rahman paid a visit to his alma mater on Tuesday. The music director inaugurated the piano section at Musee Musical
Photo: V.Ganesan

CHENNAI: Little Dilip used to come here years ago, and grew up watching many musicians finetune their skills. For many like him, it was second home. Musee Musical, the best known landmark for music, musicians and instruments, opened yet another door on Tuesday evening, when a Toyota Innova made its way through a rain battered lane off Anna Salai. For Dilip, it was a trip down memory lane as he stepped out of the car to a warm welcome — now as A.R. Rahman. New piano section Clad in a white embroidered kurta, a blue waist-coast with matching corduroys, he quickly proceeded to cut the blue ribbon to declare the new piano section of the store open. After obliging lensmen with a quick 15-second test of the Yamaha piano, he went around to check out the other beauties crafted out of ebony and ivory. "I first came here when I was ten or eleven," recalls the music director. "I used to come with my father. I wrote all my music exams here." "Jacob John, the piano teacher was his master," M.H. Das, managing director and owner of Musee Musical, adds. "It's nice to have a place dedicated to music," says Rahman, fondly recalling his long association with the centre. "I was busy and hadn't been here in a while. But I came back last year. The last thing I brought here was a shehnai. I tried to learn and failed miserably," he laughs. After a quick chat on his forthcoming films, he then steps into yet another section of the store upstairs for photographs with the staff. "He's such a humble man. I met him yesterday at 15 minutes notice and he immediately agreed," Das smiles. "He is just the same boy, he hasn't forgotten us."

The folks at Musee Musicals were thrilled, some of them had their cameras loaded with pictures and others showed off the prized autograph. Dilip, surely, made their day.

Source: http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/19/stories/2005101915590200.htm

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doly

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Rahman fights for copyright of his music
Subhash K Jha
[ 12 Oct, 2006 2117hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]

'I can't run to music companies every time I need to use my own song,' says the composer.

A R Rahman has decided to put his foot down and protest against the prevailing practices in Bollywood. The music composer is going all out to campaign for securing the financial rights of composers and lyricists, and even producers.

As a first step to furthering this 'movement' Rahman has withdrawn from Farah Khan's next film. "I'm not doing Farah Khan's film. But that doesn't mean there's any quarrel with her or with Shah Rukh who is producing her film. Farah and I go back a long way. We did Bombay Dreams together. In fact, I did some tunes for the film which Farah has now returned to me, not because she didn't like them, but because we just couldn't agree on my terms," he says.

Rahman's new policy is simple. He says, "I want to push for the copyright of composers and lyricists, even producers. I'm not saying that I want to be the sole proprietor of the songs I compose. But I want a share. There's nothing wrong with that. I can't run to music companies every time I need to use my own song." Unfortunately, not too many producers in Bollywood are willing to share Rahman's demand for a share in the royalty for a song.

But Rahman holds no grudges against anyone, least of all Aamir Khan or Shah Rukh from whose productions the composer has opted out, on this issue. "In fact Shah Rukh tried his utmost to see and to put forward my point of view," defends Rahman.

Unfortunately, the music company which will market the music of the film, would have none of it. Rahman laughs, "I realise that I have a huge fight on hand, although I don't see it as a fight. It's not like the British rock band Queen which owned sole copyright of all its songs. But I won't run to music companies in Mumbai for the rights for my songs every time I want to perform them at concerts. Music companies must recognise the changing ground reality. Today, conventional outlets for music sales are drying up. Soon all music will be free while the performers and performances will be paid for."

Rahman is ready to take on the flak that he's likely to earn, for his stance. He says, "Any change is frowned at. But I'm standing up for what I think is right. Yes, producers will back out. But that's fine. I've always been asked why I haven't done a non-film album. Now, I have the time to do that."

What could complicate matters for Rahman in Mumbai is his selective attitude to the copyright issue. While he has chosen to assert his financial rights over Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Rahman has exempted Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa-Akbar from the copyright-net. Rahman says, "It has to be flexible. I can't draw a net on all my assignments and draw up a uniform code. At the same time, I'm not insecure about my career. If I lose out on some assignments in Mumbai I'm ready to bear with the loss."

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