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Art can wait. India comes first: Kamal Haasan postpones ‘Thug Life’ audio launch

Actor Kamal Haasan | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B The audio launch of Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life, scheduled to happen on May 16 in Chennai, has been postponed. “Art can wait. India comes first,” said a statement from Kamal Haasan, adding, “In view of the developments at our nation’s border and the current state of […]

The Surprise Guest At AR Rahman’s Mumbai Concert Was… (Drum Roll Please)… Dhanush

New Delhi: AR Rahman, as part of his Wonderment Tour, performed at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Sports Stadium on Saturday. During the concert, the music composer delighted fans by bringing out a special guest on stage. And, it was none other than South star, Dhanush. The duo delivered a powerful live rendition of the song […]

AR Rahman mentored JHALAA band to perform live at WAVES Summit in Mumbai : Bollywood News

JHALAA, a new raga-based music ensemble, will be unveiled at the WAVES Summit in Mumbai on May 1st. The ensemble features 12 talented musicians, including 6 women (singers and dancers) and 6 men (singers and multi-instrumentalists). JHALAA combines the traditional essence of raga-based music with a modern touch, offering a fresh perspective on this rich […]

AR Rahman hit with court order over ‘Veera Raja Veera’ song in copyright row with classical singer

A R Rahman | Photo Credit: PTI The Delhi High Court on Friday directed renowned music director and composer A.R. Rahman, along with the co-producers of the film Ponniyin Selvan–II, to deposit ₹2 crore with the court registry over an alleged copyright infringement related to the song Veera Raja Veera featured in the 2023 film. […]

AR Rahman Reacts To Public Scrutiny Over His Separation From Saira Banu: “God Gets Reviewed”

New Delhi: AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their divorce in November, last year, making his safely guarded private life to be dissected by the public. Months after their separation, AR Rahman reacted to the public chatter around his divorce and the media frenzy that followed him after announcing the separation. “The choice of being […]

AR Rahman Adds A Swanky New Red Car To His Collection

New Delhi: AR Rahman has just added a new ride to his garage – and it is electric! The music maestro recently brought home the Mahindra XUV 9e in a bold red finish. The vehicle is already making waves in India’s EV scene. But it is not just about the style or sustainability – AR […]

‘Thug Life’ single launch: Kamal Haasan says not collaborating with Mani Ratnam after Nayakan is a mistake

AR Rahman, Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR from the launch of the first single from ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai, April 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B All eyes are on Thug Life, one of the biggest film projects in the country this year. The project marks the collaboration of two living legends […]

AR Rahman responds to Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s criticism: ‘It’s nice to blame me for everything, but I still love him’ | Hindi Movie News

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has responded to singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s recent allegations that he is responsible for the decline of live instrumentation and the rise of technology-driven music in India. In an interview with India Today, Rahman addressed the criticism with grace, while also offering insight into his continued support for live musicians.AR Rahman responds […]

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 […]

Why Lata Mangeshkar Felt Isolated While Recording Jiya Jale In AR Rahman’s Studio

New Delhi: The year was 1998, and Lata Mangeshkar was recording the iconic song Jiya Jale for Dil Se in AR Rahman’s Studio. Dil Se had Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Manisha Koirala in the lead. In conversation with O2india, Gulzar revealed how it wasn’t an easy experience for the late Lata Mangeshkar, who […]