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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
