A. R. Rahman Archives

Amid Bhool Chuk Maaf two-week OTT window row, Kamal Haasan CONFIRMS that Thug Life to arrive on digital 8 weeks after theatrical release: “It’ll make the industry healthy. It’s not even an experiment. It’s a pragmatic thing to do” : Bollywood News

Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, A R Rahman, Silambarasan T R, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami and Ashok Selvan attended the press conference of their much-awaited Pan India film, Thug Life, at a multiplex in Mumbai. A few weeks ago, there were reports that this much-awaited film would arrive on a digital platform after completing 8 weeks in […]

30,000+ Fans, Goosebumps Galore: Rockstar-Dil Se reunion creates a FRENZY at A R Rahman’s ‘The Wonderment Tour’; Dhanush’s SUDDEN, surprise entry and performance leaves fans amazed 30000 : Bollywood News

As part of WAVES 2025, A R Rahman kicked off his stunning music concert called ‘The Wonderment Tour’ on May 3 at D Y Patil Stadium near Mumbai. More than 30,000 to 35,000 fans were present and were mesmerized by the performances and songs belted out by A R Rahman, Jonita Gandhi, Neeti Mohan and […]

Imtiaz Ali reveals how Kashmiri girls mistook AR Rahman for an electrician: “These girls came to sing chorus and asked who the music director was” : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and music composer AR Rahman collaborated on the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Rockstar, creating tracks like ‘Kun Faya Kun’ and ‘Phir Se Ud Chala’. In a recent interview with O2India, Imtiaz shared stories from their work together, including when Rahman “ghosted” him, and a moment when the chorus singers were shocked to find they […]

AR Rahman on reactions over his separation from Saira Banu, “Even God gets reviewed, so who am I?” : Bollywood News

AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their divorce in November last year, drawing public attention to his usually private life. Months later, Rahman responded to the media frenzy and public discussion that followed the announcement. AR Rahman on reactions over his separation from Saira Banu, “Even God gets reviewed, so who am I?” Speaking to […]

A.R. Rahman to kick off “The Wonderment Tour” in Mumbai with Sukhwinder Singh, Neeti Mohan and Jonita Gandhi : Bollywood News

Award-winning composer and musician A.R. Rahman is set to launch his biggest production yet in Mumbai. Marking the global premiere of The Wonderment Tour, the maestro will perform at D Y Patil Stadium on May 3. A.R. Rahman to kick off “The Wonderment Tour” in Mumbai with Sukhwinder Singh, Neeti Mohan and Jonita Gandhi Adding […]

A.R. Rahman urges caution on AI in music; says, “The songs are so filthy, It needs to be controlled” : Bollywood News

In 2024, Lal Salaam, starring Rajinikanth, stirred discussion with its song Thimiri Yezhuda. The buzz centered around music legend A.R. Rahman’s use of Artificial Intelligence to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed. While many listeners found the gesture touching, others questioned the ethical implications of using AI to revive voices […]

A.R. Rahman opens up on working with Kamal Haasan in Thug Life; says, “I feel like from the screen he’s looking at me” : Bollywood News

Music maestro A.R. Rahman opened up about his experience collaborating with two of Indian cinema’s iconic figures, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, at the grand launch of Thug Life’s debut single, ‘Jinguchaa’, in Chennai. Reflecting on the creative journey, Rahman spoke about the pressure and excitement of composing for Thug Life, especially with the legacy […]

A.R. Rahman buys Mahindra XEV 9E electric SUV 9 : Bollywood News

Since Mahindra unveiled their new EV models, the BE6 and XEV 9E, several promotional videos have featured the legendary A.R. Rahman. The globally acclaimed musician, who has a long-standing association with Mahindra, contributed to the sound design of these electric vehicles. In one of the videos, Rahman mentioned that he was planning to buy one […]

AR Rahman responds to Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s criticism over tech-based music : Bollywood News

Music maestro AR Rahman has addressed recent criticism directed at him by playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who accused the composer of replacing traditional musicians with computer-based technology. In a candid interview with India Today, Rahman clarified his position and offered a glimpse into the extensive musical collaborations that continue to define his work. AR Rahman […]

A.R. Rahman and Shiamak Davar reunite for The Wonderment Tour’s global premiere in Mumbai : Bollywood News

AR Rahman and Shiamak Davar will share the stage once again as the globally renowned composer and celebrated choreographer come together for the Mumbai leg of The Wonderment Tour. The global premiere of the tour is set for May 3 at DY Patil Stadium and is being held as part of the WAVES Summit from […]