Toyota ropes in AR Rahman as brand ambassador for Etios
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/6753276.cms
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Toyota ropes in AR Rahman as brand ambassador for Etios
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/6753276.cms
ngokkamakka.. Aduththa car 'Etios'thaan.. :-)
appa ithukku thalavaroda theme song ready! :lol2:
Ivar recommend pannarennuthaan airtel connection use panren. But ivlo costlyah kai vapparunnu theriyama pochu!
Ellarodaya karuthukkum nandri,
Naan Sachinukku oru testu nnu thaan sonnene thavira, avar a pathi kurai sollale.
I have never said that Sachin is NOT a match winner.
Check my postings.
Also, ARR pathi oru post pannen - regarding the CWG song - adhai poi parunga.
I still think that he should NOT have taken this high an amount for an opportunity that is a National/International Honor! I dont care about corruption and what others did at CWG - this is an honor to serve the country, show your patriotism and I personally think he should NOT have charged this amt. I understand the pricing dynamics - I am only taking about this particular instance.
Again, my personal, humble opinion and I am not saying I am right.
Adhunaala thaan naan ARRukku indha dharava vote podala.
I have also posted that I love the CWG song! It is amazing!
I dont have to prove my loyalty over and over. I am not here to denigrate ARR or any other person. Proof rests in my postings to date.
I am a fan of ARR music. I am also a fan of Sachin's batting.
However, I will be one of the first to go and buy an ARR CD - I also understand the ARR Branding: it stands for quality! Trust me, I listen to a song many-many times before making any judgement!
I am not a complete fan of ARR the person or for that matter Sachin the person, if that is what you are looking for.
I will not nod my head at anything and everything they do.
That is what has made me instantly love ARR's music after having grown up in Raja's melodies.
That's made me love Sachin's batting after the retirement of my idol, Sunny G!
This is making me love 'good' music scored by other MDs.
Sunny G.
:lol: :rotfl: :rotfl3:
ARR, aduththa vaatti endha assignmentku evLo vaangalaamnu agreement pOduradhukku munnaadi, inga vandhu posts ellaam padichittu, permission vaangittu appuram oru mudivukku vaanga sami!
Sunny,
There is no need for anyone to prove his loyalties. I don't really care if you are a true ARR fan or false ARR fan. If anybody is trying to speculate such things here, then he is wasting time.
I have issues with the point you made. You say you love the CWG song, but just because it is not a hit in the media, you say ARR doesn't deserve any praise and such. You are not being honest with yourself. First of all, why do u say he should not have charged 5 crores? How much should he have charged? If you had been following his career, you would have figured out by now why he is after money these days.
I have never said CWG music is a flop. I have been honest in telling everyone that this music is awesome - I have loved it!
That is not the reason I did not vote for ARR.
I did not vote for him because he had an opportunity to make a statement and he did not. He could have thrown the money back to these %$%# and taken the high ground. That would have made him look like a saint. Again, my humble opinion.
Can I ask u a question - does anyone know if he took any money for the tamil maanadu? If he did NOT, then that's double-standards to me.
I understand that he is the most sought after MD and people are waiting in line to get him to score music. He can charge whatever he wants for movies and commercial endeavors. Most recently, Toyota have signed him. I am very happy for him!
My only point is that he could have handled CWG differently. I am sure he has learnt from this experience. None of us is perfect - to expect ARR to be one shows our naivity.
Objectively speaking, in my humble eyes, Sachin has achieved more this year in his respective field than ARR has this year.
Sunny G.
If he had thrown back the money, then it would have made him look arrogant, not a saint. It would have also made people think that he gives up easily, no faith in his own talent, why can't he rework on the song.Quote:
Originally Posted by sunnyg
We are not sure if he really did not take any money for Maanadu song. Even if he had not taken any money, so what? Let him decide for what he wants to charge money, how much to charge etc. You can't impose your principles on him.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
good point rama! :clap: intha aalu kettu -than inimel ARR project-layum sign pannaum pola!CWG -ikku thalaivar evalo vaanganaru innu varukku mattum than theruyum! :roll:
:lol: :lol: sathya itha munnadiye neenga solliacha!Quote:
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
receieved brickbats is not= didnt give money back
u must make up ur mind sunny........as ajay said, criticisms have always been there for AR's work right from roja - if he had to throw money back at allegations, then he should have been working free for past 18 yrs.......CWG brickbats were unneccessary criticisms fueled by times group's ire against Suresh kalmadi - u want AR to return the money for this?? if we react to unneccessary criticisms - then we r dead.....
Sunny,
Would you also suggest ARR to return the money back to the producer if the songs didn't turn out to be a hit?
ndtv is going to have an interview wth ar tonight at 9pm...
interview 2 hours innu sollarangga vera!
source:arryg
yaaravathu record pannungappa!
thambi senthil kumara, vara vara intha kosu tholla thaanga mudiyalada thambi.ethavathu pannu! :huh:
Enna pannalam? Only for ARR fans-nu board pottudalaama :P
asattara!ennamo poda![janagaraj style] :lol:
only for ARR fans with unconditional love and single-minded devotion :)
Guys
Beat me up - that's fine. I can take it.
My only point is - CWG is a prestigious opportunity. This is different from movies. As I have mentioned many, many times - this is my opinion. I did not/do not expect ARR to abide by my principles.
I would not return $$ for movies. I am talking about one specific case.
Looks like we have some folks here who do not respect or appreciate any different viewpoint. That is fine with me. They take every opportunity to put the person down.
I still have great admiration for ARR the person. To please his devoted fan base, I am voting for ARR!
Sunny G.
Sunny,
Looks like we have some folks who have only different viewpoints. :-)
ARR's reply to the CWG criticism was his performance in the opening ceremony and u can browse thro the net and get a glimpse of it. thats more than enough IMO.
ARR accepts CWG anthem was a disappointment
Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman apologised for the disappointment caused by his Commonwealth Games anthem. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the maestro admitted that the track was not up to the mark. The reason for this travesty was the fact that it was only tested on the younger generation and not all the age groups. "The anthem was tested on the younger generation, and not all ages. We tested it on a lot of nationalities, but for some reason, people did not like it and it became a huge controversy," said Rahman.
He further added, "It served the purpose, I was patient. And next time I should be careful about testing it out on all the generations. It is difficult to satisfy every one, but I did try my best and I am sorry to have let anybody down; but I'm definitely proud of the composition." Overall, the CWG anthem, India bula liya got a lukewarm response from the audience and was openly criticised by CWG Organising Committee's executive board member V K Malhotra and other leaders for "falling short of expectations".
Before the games, Rahman had received a lot of criticism upon the preview of the track and had to 'tweak' the song a bit. According to reports, the song was made 'peppier' to meet up to the precedence set before by Rahman's Chak de . At the time, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar had defended the music maestro by saying that not every song of this genius composer could be a rocking hit.During the interview, Rahman also added that the music of the Rajinikanth-Aishwarya Rai starrer Endhiran was also a let down due to the dubbing. His version was only supposed to be in Tamil and had to dub the song for the other versions of the film. He said that with dubbing, there arises a problem of limitation of lyrics and sensitivity of language - and that in this particular case, "it showed."
http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.a...6&pfrom=Movies
I'm sorry if I've let anybody down, says Rahman
New Delhi: Double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman, who composed the Commonwealth Games theme song ‘Yaaro India Bula Liya', on Friday said he was “sorry” his number had attracted criticism in some quarters.
“I am sorry if I have let anybody down on this but definitely I am proud of the composition and the anthem,” the famed composer said.
Rahman said it was difficult to satisfy everyone but “I will try my best” in future.
He said he had realised that next time he should be more careful about testing it out on every generation — older, younger.
He, however, said there was a positive reaction when the theme song was tested on people from different nationalities.
“Of course, some people did not like it and it became a huge controversy,” he said.
Rahman said in his view the number was “great” during the opening day ceremony.
“It had lovely feedback from Australia, England and all those places, who had not heard about the controversy and they loved the song,” he added. — PTI
http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/16/s
tories/2010101664341400.htm
Clear disconnect between subject and news title!Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
Exactly! Thats not even what ARR said! They're just trying to give the article a sensational headline, pretending to paraphrase what ARR said. Blady fools.Quote:
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
We all know how media works! Worst profession now-a-days. indha pozhappu pozhaikkaradhukku............... :evil:
sorry sollarathukkum oru manasu vendumillaiya?in my opinion, thalaivar sorry kettu irukka kudathu innu nenakiran!
same peeling. 70000 kOdi koLLai adichavanellaam kamukkamaa irukkaan. ivarukku enna?Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
recording cost thavira,avarukku kedacha fees-sa return panni iruparunnu thonuthu!only he know's!Quote:
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
apparam kalmadi-yum rahman-num 5cr.-la panggu pottu kitangga innu media karanungga pali poduvanungga!yaaru kanda! :roll:
inimE government sangaaththamE vENaam! nee pEsaama hollywood pOi kalakku thala! This country don't deserve you :evil: vaayila ketta vaarththai varudhu, naNbar LM kkaaga amaidhiyaa irukkEn :mad:
-delete by me-
en post la enna offensive language / personal abuse? :huh:
Amy Jackson replaces Trisha in Gowtham Menon’s film
Gowtham Menon is often known for parting ways with his technicians and actors. Nearly before a year, the filmmaker avoided working Harris Jayaraj due to some creative difference of opinions and signed A.R. Rahman for all his projects that include Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and its Hindi remake and Thuppariyum Anand.
Having waited nearly for a period of 5 years, Gowtham finally confessed that he would never work with Ajith Kumar in mere future. It all happened when Ajith Kumar kept insisting over changes in his script of ‘Thuppariyum Anand’. Now we hear that it will be Suriya replacing Ajith in lead role.
It has been a blatant fact that Gowtham signs his actresses for at least couple of films, which is literally illustrious with Jyothika (Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, Kaakha Kaakha and Pacchaikili Muthucharam), Sameera Reddy (Vaaranam Aayiram and upcoming release Nadunisi Naigal), Samantha (Ye Maaya Chesavo and upcoming bilingual movie with Rana Daggubati) and Trisha (Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya). Following these best actresses, Gowtham Menon has now inked deal with Amy Jackson.
The British model made her debut in Tamil film industry with the film ‘Madharasapattinam’ and was signed for his next film Thuppariyum Anand. But now, Amy feels lucky for having been roped for the Hindi remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya. The film produced by Gowtham Menon in collaboration with 20th Fox Century features Prateik Babbar in lead role and Trisha was supposed to repeat her ‘Jessie’ role in this version as well.
The film was supposed to go on floors by first week of October and is now postponed to November. Since Trisha has already signed couple of South Indian projects – Ajith Kumar’s Mankatha and Pawan Kalyan’s Kushiga (remake of Hindi blockbuster Love Aaj Kal), she has walked out of the project due to call sheet issues. Apparently, Gowtham Menon has now chosen the most beautiful British actress Amy Jackson to play the female lead role opposite Prateik Babbar.
– R. Richard Mahesh / TellyCafe.com
Sorry CWG anthem was a disappointment, says Rahman
http://www.ndtv.com/video/special/cw...-the-music-140
ARR and Rajini
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgYdpY9dvEI
k.balachandar on arr in coffee with anu program
part 3 and 4
http://www.tubetamil.com/view_video....ype=&category=
http://tvrk.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_16.html
பல மனிதர்கள் பிரபலங்கள் ஆனதும்..தான் செய்வது தான் சரி..தான் செய்ததை புரிந்துக் கொள்ளும் திறன் மற்றவருக்கு இல்லை என்றெல்லாம் புகழ் உச்சிக்கு ஏற மமதையில் பிதற்றுவது உண்டு.இந்நிலையில் பாடல் பிரபலமாகவில்லை..என்பதற்கு..தன் தவறுதான் காரணம் என்று மன்னிப்புக் கோரும் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் பாராட்டுக்கு உரியவர்.அவருக்கு நமது மனமார்ந்த பாராட்டுகள்.
(எல்லாப் புகழுக்கும் இறைவன் காரணம்..)தவறுக்கு ஆண்டவனை இழுக்கவில்லை ரஹ்மான்.
http://tvrk.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_16.html
'ella thavarum iraivanukke'!
CWG, a hit - Triumph & Gratitude
by A.R. Rahman on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 2:03am
CWG, a hit - Triumph & Gratitude
I want to sincerely thank all those who gave me extremely positive & encouraging responses when 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeetho' released. Your honest, positive & unbiased reactions and getting the right perspective gave me the confidence to withstand the unexpected storm that followed. All's well, that ends well. It all culminated in an awesome response to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and the CWG anthem performance was a HUGE HIT and I could see both the young and old people grooving to it.
I'd like to thank the creative director for the CWG ceremony, Bharatbala, for making such a lovely video enhancing the true spirit of the lyrics and the games, Mehboob Alam for the chant 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto', the choreographer for the video, Feroz Khan, 'Dhol Foundation', designer Varun Bahl and stylist Vijayta Kumar. Of course, the opening night act wouldn't have been a hit without the duas of my spiritual guides and my loving family including my mom, wife, children and sisters.
A big thanks to my hard working team, my dear fans and fellow artistes ranging from Srinivas, Chinmayi and Shibani Kashyap to the ones I want to mention below for defending me unconditionally. God bless you all!
Lataji - "Rahman is an extremely dedicated composer and people are getting too harsh"
Vishal - "Rahman has done more for music and India's international image than almost anyone else"
Pritam - "In the long run, among other things, the CWG 2010, will be remembered for the theme song"
Kailash Kher - "For me, Rahman is above criticism"
Anu Malik - "He has his own style, his own sound and he has tried to do something different. That's the way he has always been composing."
Prasoon Joshi - "The new version of the anthem is sounding very peppy, crisp and tight"
Resul Pookutty - "The song is a wake up call to the athletes/people of India"
Jitesh Pillaai - "Every man is mortal, but some are less so. A R Rahman has already qualified for cinema immortality. Let the man be. And let's listen to what he has to offer. His music surely speaks far better than most of our words".
In a personal interaction, Javed Akhtarsaab said, "Don't worry Rahman Saab, everytime you come up with something new, people tell me that you are finished. 20 days later, they start humming it".
In closing, congratulations to Team India on their superb performance at the games and for living the motto 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto'.
Love, A. R. Rahman
Tax payer, Composer and Performer
http://www.facebook.com/notes/ar-rah...11363098926738
http://www.facebook.com/arrahman
ARR's Brand new look B-)
http://www.facebook.com/arrahman
RAHMAN IS GREAT BOSS -SATISH CHAKRAVARTY
Rahman experience
It was a great experience to have worked with Rahman. He is not only a great musician but also a wonderful human being. Rahman is a great boss. He took me under his wings and mentored me to become a better musician and taught me how to use technology in an artistic way. You don’t get this kind of learning anywhere else. Rahman is also like a friend, philosopher and guide to all those who work with him because he likes to take care of people who work for him. It is his encouragement which has made me an independent music director.
Rahman is a great boss
Success does not affect Rahman
at all
Rahman as a person
I like his humility. He remains grounded always. Success does not affect Rahman at all. He treats all human beings equally irrespective of their backgrounds. I really look upon this quality of Rahman as a person.
Favorite albums in the recent times
I liked Raavan very much which was musically very interesting and challenging. I could perceive Rahman’s Hollywood experiences in it. The manner in which Hollywood approaches a score; Rahman has also approached the structure of the song very openly. I also liked Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya which had a musical theatre feel. The songs did not fall into the pattern of pallavi, saranam and Rahman had handled the melody without these structures which was interesting. Gautham had really used them well on screen. It is a very difficult thing to do but they have pulled it off very well.
http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/vi...kravarthy.html
:exactly: - How exactly do you measure the success/failure of a Games song? VK Malhotra sollittA failure AyidumA?Quote:
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
indha north indies kalagam makers-ku edhukku sorry? He doesn't actually need Bollywood now - 'Khan'daans-ku tata sollittu LA-Chennai-London-nu settle AyirukkalAm. avaingaLA kAl-la vizhundhu mannippu kEtkara varaikkum avaingaLa boycott paNNi irukkaNum :evil: