Kalaipuli Dhanu on ARR When Director Krishna started narrating the story of Jillenu Oru Kaadhal, he was desiorus of having A.R. Rahman for the Music of the film. Rahman has already done the music for the two films that I have already produced. viz. Kizhakku Cheemayile, Kandukondein Kandukondein. So, when Dir Krishna asked me , I contacted Rahman by phone. Rahman himself picked up the phone. I used to address him as Music always. So I asked," Music. Where are you?". He replied, "I am in the studio". I am coming for taking your Darshan. So I took Krishna, and went to Panchathan studio, adjoining Rahman's residence.
At that time, there were some people, waiting to see Rahman , and who had come from Kumbakonam ( after the fire tragedy.. in which several children died ). I went inside and told ," Music!. I have heard a wonderful story. You should do the music. The Director has also come with me. Are you willing to hear the story?". Rahman took a pause and told, " Shall I listen to it next week ?". I didnt leave him. I told ," You will tell like this, and then you would become busy. Listen to the story now itself". Rahman saw me, and couldnt refuse after realising me taking so much advantage with him. Then, I opened the door, and called Krishna inside. I introduced Krishna to Rahman. He has been working with Gautham menon. I have seen his work in Telugu remake of Kakka Kakka, and now he has come with a story.Rahman asked Krishna, if he would narrate the story within 45 minutes. Before Krishna could reply, I replied that he would. So, he sought permission to give an interview to the people waiting outside, before hearing the story. After ten minutes Rahman returned, and started hearing the story from krishna. The story was discussed for 2 hrs, which was initially thought to be discussed only for 45 minutes. At the end , Rahman told, he will surely do the film, and also like a new film. The composing for the songs were carried out in Chennai and Mumbai. I wanted to take a floor for rent in Vahini Studios, and take stills of Rahman having some instruments in hand. So, I kept instruments like Trumpet in the background, and took snaps of Rahman similar to Hollywood style. I also took snaps of Rahman having guitar beneath a tree. The photographer 's name was venkatraman. Its very unique to have qualities of patience, humility, talent at a young age. Thus having money, fame, Rahman never had pride or ego, and this was very unique abt Rahman. At times, when we are not able to deliver money as per our promise, Rahman never used to worry or bother about it. He would never compose music for money's sake. For the one, who has opened new vistas of Music, there would never be something called a Failure. > http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/firstpage.aspx# ( Page No. 15 ) > > > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > Whatever God wants to give, no one can deny; Whatever God wants to deny, > no one can give. Be happy always >
