Yes, it is surprising. Check out the latest audio sales chart. JA is rock steady at no 4.
4) Rock steady, 'Jodhaa Akbar' is still selling in a consistent manner. The way it is performing, it would well be a catalogue album for the music company with continued sales over next few months at least. http://www.indiafm.com/features/2008/04/28/3821/index.html --- In [email protected], "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Negative Reviews of Jodha Akbar? Flurry of criticism on JA? Funny, I > thought the music was well received barring a few rare negative > reviews! Wonder what world she lives in? > > > > --- In [email protected], Gopal Srinivasan <catchgops@> > wrote: > > > > > > Finally, on a personal note, what would you like to give your > children that you would have loved to get as a child? > > I'd like to give them a father because I didn't have my father > around in my formative years. That's my reason for living. It's my > gift for my children. > > > > Dil se > > Hindustan Times, 29th April, 2008 > > > > > > > > HE'S JUST BACK FROM A TOUR OF THE MIDDLE EAST. And has returned to a > flurry of criticism for his last release, Jodhaa Akbar. But if he's > going through a low it doesn't show. In Mumbai, to promote the music > of Ada in association with a leading mobile company, he's in a chatty > mood.. and even cracks jokes. Here's AR Rahman in conversation with > Rachana Dubey > > > > > > âAds help me make quick money.. AND GET MY MUSIC ACROSS\' > > > > I've always said that one shouldn't get judgemental about music. > Some critics felt that the Rahman trademark was missing in Jodhaa > Akbar. But not every soundtrack clicks instantly > > > > > > > > > > > > So, how much has life changed after Jodhaa Akbar? > > Quite a bit actually. I've recently opened a music school in Chennai > and also launched my own label. It was a sudden decision, we opened > the school in a week's time. I've also been working on several > soundtracks and there have been lots of awards for Guru. (Smiles) Life > is rocking. > > > > But surely the negative reviews to your Jodhaa Akbar score must have > been a downer? > > I've always said that one shouldn't get judgemental about music. > Some critics felt that the Rahman trademark was missing in Jodhaa > Akbar. But come on, not every soundtrack clicks instantly. On some > tunes, you want to dance to immediately, others need time to grow on you. > > > > Your career seems to be going through a lull now. > > Not really, I've been working on some big films like Yuvraj, Delhi > 6, Ghajini and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na that leave me with little time. > > > > Given how choosy you are, what drew you to these projects apart from > the banner and star-studded cast? > > I took up Yuvraj because it gave me another opportunity to work with > Subhash Ghai. Taal had been a fabulous experience. It introduced me to > the north Indian audience in a big way after Dil Se.Delhi 6 comes > immediately after Rang de Basanti. It's a repeat act again with > Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.I took on Ghajini and Jaane Tu.. because > whenever I've worked with Aamir Khan in the past, it's been serious > and intense, not counting Rangeela. This time, I thought I would > create something more commercial for him. > > > > Weren't you offered Taare Zameen Par? > > No, I was never supposed to do Taare.. > > > > And Dasavatharam? > > I didn't have the time for Dasavatharam, their schedule didn't match > mine. > > > > What's happening with Lajjo? Last summer you said that the > soundtrack was 80 per cent complete? > > (Sighs) Lajjo has been shelved.. the producers have parted ways. > They got into complicated areas. Now, Mani (Ratnam) is making another > movie. > > > > And are you a part of this project? > > Yes I am, but it's too early to get into details. After Daud, Ram > Gopal Varma and you haven't worked together. > > > > Why? It simply didn't happen but I'm open to working with Ramu. I > know that he hasn't given a big hit in recent times but that doesn't > deter me. I'm game whenever he approaches me. > > > > Unlike other composers, you haven't jumped on to the IPL bandwagon. > > Preity Zinta had approached me for her IPL soundtrack. But she could > give me only a week to com pose it. I couldn't work on such stringent > deadlines. So, I opted out. > > > > How was the Mission Ustaad experience? > > I learnt a great deal about the United Nations and its objectives. > Also, it was fun being with fellow colleagues who were competing > against one another. It may not have got sky-high ratings but it was > an honest attempt and huge effort on the part of a newly launched > channel. Whoever watched the show got the message. > > > > Would you work on another show like this? > > I have been approached for another show by a leading channel. It > will be announced next month. (Laughs) Till then, I have to stay zipped. > > > > You're suddenly doing a lot of endorsements. > > (Laughs) I'm funding my conservatory. It helps me make some quick > money. Jokes apart, it's a way to get my music across to people. But I > don't endorse a brand, even if it's Nokia, just for the heck of it. I > do it only when music is an essential element in the ad. > > > > Finally, on a personal note, what would you like to give your > children that you would have loved to get as a child? > > I'd like to give them a father because I didn't have my father > around in my formative years. That's my reason for living. It's my > gift for my children. > > >
