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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AR Rahman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning musician, has cemented his legacy globally. Those who’ve worked with him keep revealing new layers to his genius through lesser-known anecdotes from the singer’s past. In a recent conversation, legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar opened up about Rahman’s unconventional approach to music-making—one marked by solitude and self-sufficiency.Speaking to O2India, […]
AR Rahman; singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya | Photo Credit: PTI and K. Murali Kumar/The Hindu Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman on Tuesday responded to singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s criticism that he led the industry to rely heavily on technology, leading to a decline in live instrumentation. In an interview with India Today, Rahman said, “It’s nice to […]
New Delhi: Singer Abhijeet, recently, slammed AR Rahman for overuse of technology while creating music in an interview with ANI. The singer also accused the Oscar-winning composer of relying more on digital tools and, thus, leaving traditional instrument players jobless. Now, AR Rahman, has reacted to those allegations in an interview with India Today and […]
New Delhi: Veteran playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has recently made headlines after sharing a candid account regarding music maestro AR Rahman’s professional conduct. In a conversation with ANI, Bhattacharya recounted an experience from their sole collaboration on the track Ae Nazneen Suno Na for the 1999 film Dil Hi Dil Mein. According to the singer, […]
