*'Rahman had no airs at all'* * * March 13, 2009 11:59 IST
*We asked readers<http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/06met-a-r-rahman.htm>if they had ever met Oscar winning composer A R Rahman [Images <http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=a r rahman>], and we got quite a response.* *Arvind Narayanan writes in to say that he ran into Rahman twice in a day. He shares his memories:* I met A R Rahman twice at the Mumbai [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=mumbai> ] airport last September. While I landed in Mumbai in the morning, I saw a crowd at the car pickup area. When I got closer, I realised that Rahman was being mobbed for autographs. I waited my turn and even though I was one of the last in the queue, he was gracious enough to sign an autograph and pose for a photograph with me. I wanted to talk to him but held back as he was looking hassled. Plus, he was busy speaking and texting on his mobile. Later, when I went to the airline lounge, I ran into Rahman again. He was sitting all alone, waiting for a flight to Chennai. I sat next to him and spoke for about 10 minutes. He was very polite and humble and answered my questions patiently. I would have continued talking but there were a few more fans who wanted to talk to him so I bid him goodbye. Looking back, I realised that he had no airs at all. He was such a nice gentleman. It was a dream come true for me. *Keep those memories coming <[email protected]> in. The world would love to hear about Rahman.* http://movies.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/13/rahman-had-no-airs.htm -- regards, Vithur
