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Ram Gopal Varma thought AR Rahman had gone mad, found 'Rangeela' music horrible at first: 'It was slow poison'

13:01 04/09/2025

Ram Gopal Varma initially doubted AR Rahman's compositions for 'Rangeela,' particularly 'Haaye Rama,' deeming it unsuitable for an erotic scene and 'Spirit of Rangeela' as horrible. Rahman defended his culturally rooted approach, confident in its appeal. Varma eventually recognized Rahman's genius as the songs became hits, acknowledging the unique, slow-burn effect of his music.

AR Rahman's 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' in Inside Man to Mohammed Rafi's 'Jaan Pehchan Ho' in Ghost World: Bollywood songs that lit up Hollywood movies

19:01 27/08/2025

Bollywood music has found its way into Hollywood films. Indian songs appear in movies like Ghost World and Inside Man. These tracks build cultural bridges. They introduce Western audiences to India's musical heritage. AR Rahman's music is a recurring presence. Bollywood songs evoke nostalgia and humor. They resonate with the Indian diaspora.

AR Rahman battled stage fright at his first concert in Malaysia after Roja success, recalls concert director: ‘Throughout the show, he remained reserved’

13:01 21/08/2025

After the groundbreaking success of Roja in 1992, AR Rahman became a national sensation and a new voice in Indian music. By 1996, the maestro was invited to perform his first-ever concert in Malaysia at Stadium Shah Alam, a venue filled with over 40,000 eager fans. But while the audience waited with anticipation, Rahman was backstage, battling stage fright.