Thats correct shanavas. When i read the interview i wonder why people aims
him. I cant agree with the words she used which u mentioned. 2008 going tobe
the career best year of ARR. Look at the forthcoming releases, i think the
jounos activits like critics.
Shah Navas wrote:
> >>>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] com > 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] com >
> 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
>
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