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AR Rahman speaks on healing through Music after divorce in first public appearance

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AR Rahman speaks on healing through Music after divorce in first public appearance

AR Rahman announced his separation from Saira Banu after 29 years of marriage. Rahman shared his experiences with suicidal thoughts and the advice of his mother to “live for others.” Despite rumors about his separation, Rahman remains calm and focuses on fulfilling his work commitments. AR Rahman’s announcement of his separation from his wife, Saira … Read more

Bassist Mohini Dey calls AR Rehman ‘father figure,’ denies rumors

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  • Mohini Dey addressed rumors involving her and AR Rehman.
  • Mohini expressed gratitude for Rahman’s mentorship.
  • She described him as a father figure to her.

Renowned bass guitarist Mohini Dey, known for her collaborations with legendary music composer AR Rahman, has addressed rumors and misinformation surrounding their professional and personal connections.

Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, Mohini expressed gratitude for Rahman’s mentorship, describing him as a father figure.

“I have a lot of father figures, role models in my life, and I’ve been really fortunate and grateful to have had them play vital roles in my upbringing. AR happens to be one of them. By AR, I mean AR Rahman. I respect him a lot. He is just like my father,” Mohini said. She noted that Rahman’s daughter is her age, further emphasizing the familial bond.

Mohini, who worked with Rahman for eight and a half years, also reflected on the baseless assumptions. “It is utterly unbelievable to see the amount of misinformation and baseless assumptions/claims against me & @arrahman. It feels criminal that the media has vulgarised the two events,” she wrote.

She called for sensitivity, stating, “Media/Paps do not understand the effect it has on people’s minds and lives. Be sensitive. Kindly stop with the false claims & Respect our privacy.”

 

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Despite the speculations following her separation from her husband, Mohini reiterated her respect for Rahman, cherishing their musical journey together.

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AR Rahman apologizes to ‘Badshah’ for criticizing “Humma Humma” remake

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AR Rahman apologizes to 'Badshah' for criticizing “Humma Humma” remake

Badshah, a renowned Bollywood artist, reimagined “Humma Humma” for the 2017 film “Ok Jaanu”. The original singer, AR Rahman, initially criticized the remake but later apologized. Badshah had a clear vision for the song’s remix and remake, describing it as the best part of the process. Bollywood singer-rapper Badshah, recognized as one of the finest … Read more

AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu’s lawyer decline link of separation with Mohini Dey

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AR Rahman
  • AR Rahman and his wife shocked fans by announcing their separation.
  • On the same day, his bassist Mohini Dey also announced her divorce.
  • This led to online speculation about a link between the two events.

Renowned music composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu shocked fans on Tuesday evening by announcing their decision to separate after nearly three decades of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 1995 and share three children, described their decision as arising from “pain and agony” in their relationship.

The announcement coincided with bassist Mohini Dey also declaring the end of her marriage, leading to online speculation about a possible link between the two events.

However, Vandana Shah, the couple’s legal representative, dismissed the rumors in an interview with Republic TV, stating, “Not at all. There is no link at all. Saira and Mr. Rahman made this decision on their own.”

Shah described the separation as “amicable,” emphasizing, “When a marriage ends, it is a painful decision. No one is happy when a marriage ends. Divorce is not an occasion to be celebrated. Saira has been through her ups and downs in this marriage.” While she refrained from revealing specific reasons for the split, she highlighted that both Rahman and Banu were committed to moving forward positively, whether together or apart.

Their last public appearance together was at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s wedding, which Shah confirmed was genuine, not a “marriage sham.” Hours after the announcement, Rahman shared an emotional note on X, addressing the separation.

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AR Rahman shares emotional note post separation announcement with wife

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  • AR Rahman and his wife have announced their separation.
  • The couple, who tied the knot in 1995, share three children.
  • Rahman took to X to share his thoughts.

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their separation after nearly three decades of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 1995, share three children—Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.

Rahman took to X (formerly Twitter)  to share his thoughts, describing the situation as a “fragile chapter” in their lives. “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again,” he wrote, thanking friends for their kindness and requesting privacy.

Their daughter Khatija Rahman expressed similar sentiments on Instagram, urging respect for the family’s privacy. “I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with the utmost privacy and respect. Thank you for your consideration,” she wrote. Ameen, their son, echoed the request, stating, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”

In a joint statement, the couple’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, confirmed the separation, citing “significant emotional strain” in their relationship. “Despite their deep love for each other, the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them,” the statement read.

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AR Rahman and Saira Banu announce their separation after 29 years

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AR Rahman and Saira Banu announce their separation after 29 years

Music maestro AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have decided to separate after 29 years of marriage. Saira’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, announced the separation due to significant emotional strain in their relationship. The couple’s deep love for each other was cited as a potential reason for their separation. In a surprising turn of events, … Read more

AR Rahman speaks against rising trend of song remixes and reimaginations

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  • AR Rahman spoke against the increasing trend of song remixes.
  • He expressed strong disapproval of this practice.
  • Rahman believes reimagined songs should not be commercialized.

Composer AR Rahman has taken a firm stance against the increasing trend of song remixes and “reimaginations.” In a recent interview, he expressed strong disapproval of this practice and highlighted the potential dangers of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry.

While remixing has been a part of Hindi music since the late ’90s, Rahman noted that it has evolved in recent years, with songs as recent as five to six years old being reworked. He stated, “You can’t take a song from a movie and use it in another movie six years later, saying you are reimagining it,” emphasizing the need for respect toward original works.

Rahman believes that while reimagined songs can be shared on social media, they should not be commercialized. He remarked, “You can’t reimagine people’s work without their permission. You could post it on Instagram, but certainly not make it mainstream.” He has personally encountered this trend, most notably with his 1995 classic “Humma Humma,” which was remixed as “The Humma Song” in the 2017 film OK Jaanu. Ironically, although he composed the score for the film, he was not involved in the remix process.

Beyond remixing, Rahman raised alarms about AI’s role in music, labeling it as “evil.” He warned, “An even bigger evil is people misusing AI and not paying the composer even if they are borrowing his style. We need to bell this cat because it could lead to major ethical issues. People could lose jobs.” Recently, Rahman scored for the Tamil film Raayan and Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila, with upcoming projects including Chhava and Thug Life.

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AR Rahman Suggests Kamal Haasan’s Hollywood Move at Financial Peak

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AR Rahman and Kamal Haasan visited the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Rahman advised Haasan to venture into Hollywood filmmaking. They watched the movie Oppenheimer together. In July, AR Rahman and Kamal Haasan explored the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. In a recent conversation, Rahman disclosed advising Haasan to … Read more

AR Rahman states, India has been sending wrong films to Oscars

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AR Rahman joined a select group of Indians. He suggested that we watch movies from a Westerner viewpoint. He received an invitation to join the Motion Picture Arts. In 2009, AR Rahman joined a select group of Indians who had received an Oscar. While Rahman, lyricist Gulzar, and sound designer Resul Pookutty all entered the … Read more

AR Rahman says he wants Naatu Naatu to win the Oscars in 2023

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  • AR Rahman expressed his support for SS Rajamouli’s RRR song Naatu Naatu.
  • Which is nominated in the Best Original Song category at the Oscars 2023.
  • AR Rahman said, “I want Naatu-Naatu to win awards.

Ahead to the 2023 Oscars, music director and vocalist AR Rahman supported SS Rajamouli’s song Naatu Naatu from the film RRR. The song is up for Best Original Song in the category, competing against artists including Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Rahman offered his backing for the Telugu song in the midst of this.
“I want Naatu-Naatu to win accolades, and I want them to win the Grammy as well,” AR Rahman stated in a statement to the news agency ANI. “Any prize for any of us will elevate India and increase the concentration of our culture.”

For the 2009 movie Slumdog Millionaire, AR Rahman and lyricist Gulzar shared the Best Original Song and Best Original Score Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences counts him among its members.

He said, “I felt that (India getting a nomination) would start ten years back,” in January of this year at a song launch ceremony in Mumbai. The delay is 12 years. India, a nation of 1.3 billion people, should host this every year because there are incredible visionaries in every field of filmmaking. Most films don’t participate in the competition. At least they (the RRR creators) had a means of disseminating it. Who will vote for your film if no one has ever heard of it?

RRR by SS Rajamouli is already well-known all over the world. Jr. NTR and Ram Charan appear in the song. At the Oscars in 2023, Lauren Gottlieb, a Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa season 6 runner-up, will perform it. The award presentation occurs on March 12. (March 13 in India).

The movie has already won multiple awards on a global scale, including this year’s Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes for best song. It is the first Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar Award in more than 20 years. MM Keeravani is the composer of Naatu Naatu.

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AR Rahman shares his thoughts about RRR song Naatu Naatu

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AR Rahman supported SS Rajamouli’s song Naatu Naatu. The song is up for Best Original Song in the category. Rahman offered his backing for the Telugu song. Ahead of the 2023 Oscars, music director and vocalist AR Rahman supported SS Rajamouli’s song Naatu Naatu from the film RRR. The song is up for Best Original … Read more

AR Rahman reacts to film Gandhi Godse controversy

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AR Rahman reactions to film controversy. Rajkumar Santoshi recently requested enhanced security. He claimed to have received threats. AR Rahman who composed music for Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming film Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh, recently came out in support of the film amid protests. The film courted controversy for allegedly undermining the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and glorifying … Read more

Chiranjeevi & Alia Bhatt celebrate RRR’s victory for “Naatu Naatu”

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Naatu Naatu
  • Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR won the Golden Globe Award 2023 in the Best Original Song category.
  • The song has been composed by veteran music director MM Keeravaani.
  • It has been penned by Kala Bhairavi and Rahul Sipligunj.

The Best Original Song Golden Globe Award 2023 went to Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR. Here are the reactions from Chiranjeevi, Alia Bhatt, and others! Currently taking place in Los Angeles is the 80th Golden Globe Awards. It is a proud occasion for India that SS Rajamouli’s movie RRR won Best Original Song at the 2023 Golden Globes for Naatu Naatu! The song was written by Kala Bhairavi and Rahul Sipligunj and was composed by MM Keeravaani, a seasoned music director. At the ceremony, MM Keeravani accepted the honor. Videos and images from the Golden Globes awards event have been posted on the RRR movie Twitter account. As the award for Naatu Naatu is given, a video captures the entire RRR crew rejoicing.

SS Rajamouli, Jr. NTR, and Ram Charan, who is joined by his wife Upasana Kamineni, are representing RRR at the Golden Globes.

One of the tweets by the RRR movie Twitter handle reads, “ INDIAAAAAAAA…. THIS IS THE BEST NEWS to WAKE UP TO!! #NaatuNaatu becomes the first ever Asian song to win a #GoldenGlobes. #RRRMovie.” AR Rahman, megastar Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shankar Mahadevan, Ram Gopal Varma, and others congratulated team RRR for the historic win! Alia Bhatt also reacted to Naatu Naatu winning the Golden Globe Awards.

AR Rahman and Chiranjeevi congratulate the RRR team

Megastar Chiranjeevi tweeted, “What a Phenomenal, Historic Achievement !!!! Golden Globes Best Original Song – Motion Picture Award to @mmkeeravaani garu !! Take a Bow! Heartiest Congratulations Team @RRRMovie&@ssrajamouli !! India is proud of you! #NaatuNaatu.” Meanwhile, Nagarjuna Akkineni wrote, “Congratulations to @mmkeeravaani garu and his team on winning the #GoldenGlobes2023 for #NatuNatu song in #RRR on the way to the Oscars now.” AR Rahman called it a ‘paradigm shift’ as he congratulated the team of RRR. He wrote, “Incredible ..Paradigm shift Congrats Keeravani Garu from all Indians and your fans! Congrats@ssrajamouli Garu and the whole RRR team!”

Ram Gopal Varma also tweeted, “An outstanding achievement for my Kshana kohanim music director ⁦@mmkeeravaani.His RRR song won the golden globes for best song in competition with Rihanna, Lady gags, etc ..Hey Keeravani, WAY TO GO ..KEEP SOARING!” Meanwhile, music composer Shankar Mahadevan tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations to @mmkeeravaani and team @RRRMovie for the golden globe award for best original song Naatu Naatu!  So proud of you sir !! @ssrajamouli”

Meanwhile, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur congratulated SS Rajamouli and the music team of RRR. He tweeted, “Congratulations @ssrajamouli and the music team of #RRR for winning best song at the #GoldenGlobes2023 for #natunatu.. you won against songs by Rihanna , Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. So be proud of what you have achieved …”

Alia Bhatt reacts to RRR’s Naatu Naatu winning Best Original Song at Golden Globe Awards 2023

Alia Bhatt, who also starred in RRR, took to her Instagram stories to celebrate the big win of RRR song Naatu Naatu at the Golden Globes 2023. Sharing a video of the RRR team rejoicing as the award is announced, Alia Bhatt dropped several heart emojis and wrote, “Naatu Naatu RRR.”

Other nominees in Best Original Song category at Golden Globe Awards 2023

In addition to RRR’s Naatu Naatu, other candidates in the Best Original Song category included Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick, Taylor Swift’s Carolina from Where The Crawdads Sing, Ciao Papa from Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, and Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

RRR nominated for Best Non-English Language Film

RRR participated in two categories, and at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, it was nominated for Best Non-English Language Film. The competition for SS Rajamouli’s movie was All Quiet on the Western Front from Germany, Argentina’s Argentina 1985, Close from Belgium, and Decision to Leave from South Korea. However, Argentina 1985, a historical drama movie produced and directed by Santiago Mitre, won the Golden Globe instead of RRR in this category.

About RRR

SS Rajamouli, who also co-wrote the script with V Vijayendra Prasad, directed and produced the movie RRR. The movie stars Olivia Morris, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Alia Bhatt, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Shriya Saran. The lives of actual Indian revolutionaries Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju are central to the story.

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Happy Birthday AR Rahman: Some of his work with international artists

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One of the best-known Indian composers celebrates his 56th birthday today. AR Rahman has composed the music for over 145 films in a variety of languages. He has appeared in numerous regional and foreign productions as well as Hindi and Tamil films. One of the best Indian artists, AR Rahman has written the music for … Read more

Govind Namdev thinks OTT content cannot be watched with family

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Govind Namdev

Govind Namdev anticipated receiving numerous proposals for the web space. The actor declined them nonetheless due to the sheer nastiness and gore displayed on OTT channels. Namdev also draws attention to the brutality and cruelty displayed on the OTT, calling it “extremely unsettling.” Govind Namdev anticipated receiving numerous proposals for the web space. The actor … Read more

Aishwarya Rai looks stunning as she shares pics with Mani Ratnam

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Aishwarya Rai and Ponniyin Selvan I director Mani Ratnam have exchanged a few candid photos on social media. The images show Aishwarya smiling with Mani Ratnam on stage during the film’s Delhi promotions on Monday, decked up in a rich blue and golden anarkali. In Ponniyin Selvan I, Aishwarya plays Nandini, the Pazhuvoor queen who … Read more

AR Rahman is ‘honoured and grateful’ as Canadian city names street after him

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The Canadian city of Markham recently dedicated a street after AR Rahman. Rahman shared a touching message of thanks on social media. I never imagined this in my life. I am very grateful to all of you, he said in a statement. AR Rahman shared a touching post on social media after a Canadian community … Read more

Desi netizens love German women dancing to Patakha Guddi

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Patakha Guddi

The video was posted on Instagram by Palina Paleeva from Paderborn, Germany. It shows her and another dancer dancing to the tune of Patakha Guddi. The song was used in the 2014 movie Highway, which starred Alia Bhatt. People from other countries are dancing to Indian music, which shows that Bollywood movies and music are … Read more

Aishwarya Rai Ponniyin Selvan’s poster stuns fans

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Madras Talkies tweeted the poster. “Vengeance is gorgeous!”. Fans praised the actor after the release. She plays Nandini and Mandakini Devi. Ponniyin Selvan opens September 30. The new Ponniyin Selvan poster with Aishwarya Rai on it came out on Wednesday. “Vengeance has a beautiful face,” says the text on the poster. In the movie, she … Read more

AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman shares picture with husband Riyasdeen Riyan

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On their wedding day, the newlyweds were photographed twinning in white. Khatija Rahman, the daughter of musical legend AR Rahman, married Riyasdeen Riyan. The iconic musician shared the good news with his fans via a precious photo from his daughter’s wedding. Just a few moments ago, his daughter Khatija took to social media to share … Read more

Heropanti 2 song ‘Dafa Kar’ teaser out

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Tiger Shroff is ready to release the first song from Heropanti 2, featuring him and Tara Sutaria, following the popularity of the trailer. The song, “Dafa Kar,” is a catchy tune sung by none other than AR Rahman and depicts Tiger and Tara dancing in an odd position. The preview was just shared on social … Read more

Throwback to when AR Rahman dismissed Ismail Darbar’s accusations of ‘buying’ Oscars

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The music director Ismail Darbar in 2011 created a massive debate where he claimed that AR Rahman had ‘bought’ the Oscars he earned for his film Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman denied all the accusations, the composer stated that it was impossible to buy an Oscar. Rahman won two Academy Awards in 2009 for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. He earned … Read more

AR Rahman celebrates his 55th birthday today

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The legendary singer and musician AR Rahman is celebrating his 55th birthday today. The musician, who has been ruling the industry for past many years, is one of a kind. Read more: WATCH: AR Rahman’s daughter, Khatija, recites her kalaam at Dubai Expo His spellbinding compositions are famous all across the world. With his soothing … Read more

AR Rahman’s daughter Khadija got engaged with Riyasdeen Shaik

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The legendry musician AR Rahman’s eldest daughter Khadija got engaged with the musician’s audio engineer Riyasdeen Shaik in an intimate ceremony. Khadija took to her Instagram to share the glad tidings.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 786 Khatija Rahman (@khatija.rahman) Read more: Adnan Siddiqui reveals his love for legendary … Read more

WATCH: AR Rahman’s daughter, Khatija, recites her kalaam at Dubai Expo

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Bollywood-winning Oscar composer, AR Rahman’s daughter, Khatija Rahman, weaved magic with her soulful kalaam at the 2020 Dubai Expo on Saturday. Read more: AR Rahman reveals ‘Rishi Kapoor didn’t like Rockstar’s songs’ Often criticised for choosing to wear a burqa and covering her face, this marks the budding singer’s first-ever international performance where she performed … Read more

AR Rahman reveals ‘Rishi Kapoor didn’t like Rockstar’s songs’

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Rishi Kapoor reportedly didn’t enjoy any of the songs from his son Ranbir Kapoor’s flick Rockstar, according to AR Rahman. He went on to describe what unfolded after that. Music composer AR Rahman claimed that late actor Rishi Kapoor disliked all of the songs in the film Rockstar. On Thursday, the film completed ten years. … Read more

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