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A two-time winner of the Academy Award (Oscar), A. R. Rahman is popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music. Hailed by Time magazine as the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Rahman, according to a BBC estimate, has sold more than 150 million copies of his work comprising of music from more than 100 film soundtracks and albums across over half a dozen languages, including landmark scores such as 'Roja', 'Bombay', Dil Se', 'Taal', 'Lagaan', 'Vandemataram' and more recently, 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Delhi 6' and 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Rahman pursued music as a career at a very young age and after assisting leading musicians in India went on to compose jingles and scores for popular Indian television features. He also obtained a degree in western classical music from the Trinity College of Music, London and set up his own in-house studio called Panchathan Record-Inn at Chennai.
In 1991, noted film maker Mani Ratnam offered Rahman a movie called ‘Roja’ which was a run-away success and brought nationwide fame and acclaim to the composer. The movie also won Rahman the Indian National Award for the best music composer, the first time ever by a debutant. Since then, Rahman has gone on to win the National Award 3 more times, the most ever by any music composer.
In 1997, to commemorate 50 years of Indian Independence, Sony Music signed up Rahman as its first artiste in South Asia. The result was ‘Vande Mataram’, an album that instantly made Indians relate to it and succeeded in rekindling the spirit of patriotism.
In 2001, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the well known composer of musicals like ‘Phantom of the Opera’ & ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ invited Rahman to compose for his musical, ‘Bombay Dreams’, the first time he would produce a musical he did not compose for. ‘Bombay Dreams’ opened to packed houses at London’s West End and had an unprecedented run for 2 years and later premiered at New York’s Broadway. Rahman recently composed the score for the stage production of 'The Lord of the Rings', one of the most expensive productions mounted on stage.
Rahman has undertaken several sellout concert tours in over 30 international destinations including one at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl in 2006.
Recently, Time magazine rated the soundtrack of ‘Roja’ in the Top 10 of their all time best movie soundtracks of the world; The Guardian, UK, listed the soundtrack of ‘Bombay’ in ‘1000 albums to listen before you die’.
Rahman’s music led him to be noticed internationally with several of his tracks featuring in movies such as 'The Lord of War', 'Inside Man' and 'The Accidental Husband'. His composition, Bombay Theme holds the distinction of being featured in over 50 international compilations. He also scored the music for the Hollywood productions, 'Elizabeth - The Golden Age', 'Slumdog Millionaire' and the Chinese movie, ‘Warriors of Heaven & Earth' produced by Sony Pictures.
In 2008, Rahman's work gained global prominence and accolades with the extraordinary success of his score for 'Slumdog Millionaire' that won 8 Academy Awards including two for Rahman, for Best Score and Best Song. Rahman won over 15 awards for his score including the Golden Globe and the BAFTA.
Rahman has been bestowed with the 'Padma Shri', one of India's highest national civilian honours, recognizing his contribution to music, in addition to several other awards including 4 Indian National Film Awards and 24 Filmfare Awards, India's leading recognition for films. He has also been conferred with honorary doctorates from the Aligarh Muslim University and the Middlesex University.
Rahman has expanded his focus to newer horizons like setting up the A R Rahman Foundation to help poor and underprivileged children. He released his first English single, ‘Pray For Me Brother’ in 2007, with proceeds from the sales going to the foundation. He also serves as the UN Ambassador for the 2015 Millenium Development Goals. Rahman has also announced initiatives to establish a tradition in western classical music in India and recently embarked on an ambitious venture to set up the KM Music Conservatory and the KM Music Symphony Orchestra based out of Chennai, India.
master,
mundhiyadharkku mannikkavum...
i jus could not control opening a thread.... ungalukkagavum nov'kagavum first moonu post reserve pannirukkaen... :)
SS :thumbsup:
am looking for a fresh/new/rocking pic of ARR...
suggestions please
SS, how about this???
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Or
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thats good... but this was posted during sakkarakatti times....
lets keep searching a good one :)
hope master would have some ideas and hope he would help/put all info abt ARR as he did for the sachin thread
Hope this hasn't been used...
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Thai mannE vanakkam feel... :bow:
Raghav says no to Bollywood, yes to Rahman
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New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) He may be coming back to his roots with his second album 'Identity' but UK based artiste Raghav says that he has no plans to become a Bollywood playback singer.
The 'Angel Eyes' hitmaker who had grabbed headlines when he turned down the superhit song 'Twist' from 'Love Aaj Kal', says that Bollywood is not his priority right though he is willing to give up everything to work with Oscar winning musician AR Rahman.
"I am a singer and songwriter, it is a 50-50 thing and these two passions of mine cannot be separated. I turned down the song because I want to write my own songs and if I get an offer from Bollywood which lets me do both, I will say yes," Raghav told PTI in an interview.
I was planning to open the third part. Bangalore-la irundhu Chennai vandha gap-la open pannitteenga :twisted: No probs :DQuote:
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Thalaivar Oscars vachirukkara still-dhan podanumgaren :twisted:
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LM, Idhuku mela oscar photo venumna we shud wait till thalaivar gets his next statuette.. :wink:
:lol: Enna oru adam-pidippu... :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
yow.. idhukkaga aduttha feb varai wait panna mudiyadhu... :evil:Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
ARR has won the first place in indian albums category at 'Grassroot Grammy' held in the US. First runner up is Sri Krishna for "Antha Sai" album and second runner up is Ilaiyaraja for "Music Journey: Live in Italy"
"Rahman also won the third place in the 'Best Indian Song' category for 'Innisai' (Radio Mix) from "Godfather" while his 'Illamai' was fifth in the same category." -> taken from the below site.
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thanks,
Krishnan
Orkut ARR Fans Community crossed 6,00,000 members :redjump:
That would be an even larger number if Orkut was as popular in the West as it is in India! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
A R Rahman wins 'Grassroot Grammy'
The Oscar-winning musician A R Rahman has won the 'Grassroot Grammy' award held in the US.
The 'Mozart of Madras' bagged the top prize for the soundtrack in the Tamil film "Godfather" in the 'Best Indian album' category at the 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards' held recently.
Bangla band 'Krosswindz' and Ilayaraja were among others nominated in the category.
With over 50,000 members worldwide, the 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards' is aimed at supporting grassroot songwriters and musicians through networking, education and promotional support.
Rahman also won the third place in the 'Best Indian Song' category for 'Innisai' (Radio Mix) from "Godfather" while his 'Illamai' was fifth in the same category.
Ilyaraja's "Music Journey: Live in Italy" was third in the 'Best Indian album' category.
In 'Indian Classical and Traditional Album' category Shweta Jhaveri's "Avishkar" clinched the first position.
The awards received responses from over 163 countries.
http://beta.thehindu.com/arts/movies/article13731.ece
Godfather of all his albums :shock:
LM that was a monstrous growth in this one week only. I know it since I have gauging that against sachin community for quite some time now. The diff between them was as low as 57k something but now it has crossed 120k :shock:.
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I have been noticing it too (diff between Sachin & ARR). Seems a new mod had approved a lot of pending requests. Even then :shock:
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Do you want A.R.Rahman Concert Live in Malaysia?
Your vote is going to determine!
http://poll.arrahman.asia/
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Shi and Raven: Sisters Kashira Shi Monea Millhouse and Symone Raven Millhouse are originally from in Flint, Michigan but now reside in Americas Black Music capital, the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
The sisters have recently morphed into the four piece group called THE FIESTY GIRLS and supported Bow Wow at his record launch. Feisty Girls are making their album under DJ NABS and in the past have also worked with hitmakers Adonis Shropshire and the team at Woodland Ent. K-Fam, Bryan Michael Cox and AR Rahman. Like all serious performers they are interested in broadening their horizons and are developing a new TV show featuring themselves.
ARR on Facebook???
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http://www.facebook.com/arrahman
Malaysia makkals please vote... :D do not forget to vote !!Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
Malaysia Makkalthaan vote podanuma, Dinesh. Ungalukkaaga naanum vote panren..
Slumdog Millionaire movie on Asianet today at 5 PM
unmaiyathan sollariya dinesh?naan vote pannitten but chinna doubt!r u part of this concert?? :DQuote:
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dhanks ajay! 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
serious Anand... they r planning of an ARR concert here...Quote:
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no la, im not a part of the concert, just helping to promote to get the votes.. :D
Another recognition for ARR!
IndiaGlitz [Friday, September 04, 2009]
ARR’s fans are expecting the Hindi audio release of ‘Blue’ on September 12th and his long term project ‘Sultan - The Warrior’ is also expected soon. While people are looking forward for his future projects to do the magic again, he has received a new esteem for his ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
Yeah, here comes another feather on the cap of our Mozart of Madras. The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made Rahman its primary member. The recognition is given on the basis of his achievement through the Golden Globe Award and the Oscars both for Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
So, ARR will fly to America every year to vote for his choice among the Oscars nominees. Moreover he will be receiving the red carpet honour throughout his lifetime!
Wow! Do we have to say how happy we feel for him? Jai ho ARR!
Is this news true? Oscar vaanginappa idhu maadhiri niraya kadhai vittanga :roll:
No. Its true that Oscar winners enjoy some privileges..
Yodha’ for a second part
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, September 05, 2009]
Continuing with the series of recent sequels, Mollywood will be offering another of its super hit for a second part. The 1992 hit movie ‘Yodha’ which featured Mohanlal and Madhubala and in fact, one of the first movies of AR Rahman will go in for the making of a second part by the next year. This new project will be directed by Sanjeev Sivan and will be made in Hindi, as well. Big names like AR Rahman, Richard Herrovites, Sreekarprasad, Santhosh Sivan and Sean Kerbey will team up for this thriller which will be produced by Network 18. The movie will be presented in 3D version also and will be shot at Nepal, New Zealand and parts of Kerala. The other details about the title of the project, and its cast and crew are awaited.
Interestingly the original movie was directed by Sanjeev's brother Sangeeth Sivan, who later turned out as a famous director in Bollywood.
Buzz is that national award for best music direction for the year 2007 has gone to Mr. Ouseppachchan for the movie 'Orey Kadal'. Not confirmed though..
ARR will be scoring music for this again? That's great! I read / heard from somewhere, that Harris Jayaraj would be the music director for "Yodha" sequel. :shock: :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar