so great to read such transcripts On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 7:28 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> *Let's meet in Marmayogi again* > > Awards are not new to Rahman.. Recently, Chennai Rotary Club gas conferred > him with the "Lifetime Achievement Award".. Generally, Rahman used to sit > shy on the stage.. But this time, he made everyone happy by his sensitive > plus a jolly way of speech.. > > He said "I'm very proud of being recognised in my birth place.. I'm given a > kind request of not to sit saying 'All Praises to God' alone, so i add up, I > submit this to my Father".. He also called his wife, Saira Banu on to the > stage and introduced her.. Recorded wishes of VIP's were played on the big > screen in between along with Rahman's songs.. > > "Hey, u should be fine always !!" (Yow.. Nee nalla irukanum ya !!) said > Lyricist Vaali in his usual rightful tone.. Rahman couldnt control his > laughter hearing this.. SPB wished Rahman very sensitively.."Rahman and I > share a bond.. It's Rahman's father Sekar who introduced me in Malayalam.. > When I sang the first song "Kaadhal Rojavae" for Rahman, he said 'Sir, Here > there are many big people.. I can survive in this field only for some 5 > years, after that I've to pack my things'.. After 5 years, I sang again in > his music.. Then he laughed & said 'I think God has given me 5 more years of > grace period'.. And recently when I sang in his music, he said 'I think God > is extending my grace period'.. He is a simple man who never takes victory > to his head.. Even if anyone asks him a tricky question, he escapes the > question without hurting or underrating anyone.. Rahman, U should live for > many years and bring pride to Indian Music".. Rahman nodded his head seeing > the screen as soon as SPB said this.. > > > Greetings, Rahman.. You wouldnt have expected this Marmayogi here.. Rotary > Club has conferred u with this Lifetime Achievement Award in such a young > age.. But this award is also for ur achievements which are going to follow > in the next 50 years.. Let's meet in Marmayogi again".. KamalHassan finished > it with a punch and the whole hall applauded in excitement.. Because Rahman > is the music composer of Marmayogi.. > > [ Source: Anandha Vikatan Tamil Weekly, Dated July 2, 2008 ] > > POSTED BY TINA > > > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > HELP EVER; HURT NEVER; > LOVE ALL; SERVE ALL > >
