>>>Your career seems to be going through a lull now. This year is going to be the year of blockbusters for Rahman.
Does the journos do some preparations at all? On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 9:07 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What an Interview!!!. Seeing the emotional side of ARR. He would have > really missed his father in his early years. May God Bless ARR and his > family always. > > Prayers for his well being. > > On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 4:47 AM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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 > > > > 'Ads 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. > > > > > > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > Whatever God wants to give, no one can deny; Whatever God wants to deny, > no one can give. Be happy always > >
