Re: [arr] JAI HO tour!! Major Accident as Stage Collapses in Detroit!

2010-06-19 Thread Shama Mehta
It's true. We were sent back after reaching the silverdome. Its extremely extremely disappointing and I feel really heartbroken.  'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so

Re: [arr] JAI HO tour!! Major Accident as Stage Collapses in Detroit!

2010-06-19 Thread Shama Mehta
, I hear. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Naveen call98940...@... wrote: We are lil.. Imagine how our AR would be feeling!! I hope everyone is OKay. Thats my first priority. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Shama Mehta indigirl_4_u@ wrote: It's true. We were

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Tracklisting

2009-09-30 Thread Shama Mehta
composer has used Buddhist chants, let alone in a track. ~ Shama 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads --- On Tue, 9/29/09

Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)

2009-06-04 Thread Shama Mehta
Aww, you guys! Makes all of us outside of India want to be there so badly... The group picture is great. Awesomeness! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your

[arr] Another creative use of Jai Ho

2009-06-01 Thread Shama Mehta
Someone forwarded me this video. It is performed by cpdrc dancing inmates. Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTMUZ39UHgo Enjoy! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your

Re: [arr] Jai Ho World Tour, Pune - AR Rahman to hoist the Jai Ho flag on 8th May, 2009

2009-05-06 Thread Shama Mehta
Awesomeness!! Does anyone know what cities he's going to be performing at and also whether he's coming to North America for the concerts? I may have missed this info if it was passed on to the group earlier. Thanks 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention.

Re: [arr] Image of a RAHMANIAC !........ We don't need to check you more !

2009-03-26 Thread Shama Mehta
You guys are awesome!! haha this is such a good read. thank you! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads --- On Wed, 3/25/09,

Re: [arr] IMPORTANT - Horrible : T-Series A R Rahman Signature Collection

2009-03-20 Thread Shama Mehta
I did send a similar message about this a couple of days ago to the group. For some crazy reason, it didn't seem to have gone through. Anywho, this is just a weird thing. One listen to it and you know something's wrong. 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your

[arr] Bollywood to Hollywood - AVS ARR Special

2009-03-20 Thread Shama
Hello all, A locally based show did a special on A R Rahman. The show is called Asian Variety Show (AVS). Here's the link to the site where they've compiled the entire Rahman section. http://www.avstv.com/tv/single.php?c=1027 Enjoy!

Re: [arr] Rahman's Acceptance Speech at his Felicitation function

2009-03-08 Thread Shama Mehta
Can someone please translate his acceptance speech? Thanks! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads --- On Sun, 3/8/09,

Re: [arr] Rahman's CNN-IBN Interview | Videos

2009-03-01 Thread Shama Mehta
I agree. Even on the interview on Headlines Today, he said that the question of picking best compositions irritates him. They just shouldn't ask him again! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your

Re: [arr] Who's AR Rahman?

2009-03-01 Thread Shama Mehta
Brilliantly written. 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [arr] It's Better to release the Connections CD officially to control piracy

2009-03-01 Thread Shama Mehta
I second this idea. It would be wonderful if we got it on cd since for us, living outside of India, it is hard to get hold of a nokia phone with Connections. 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is

Re: [arr] Filmfare videos plz

2009-02-28 Thread Shama Mehta
They aren't shown on TV yet. I think the updates were just coming straight from the ceremony. I don't think it is not being telecasted yet. 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is

Re: [arr] Filmfare #25

2009-02-28 Thread Shama Mehta
25!!! Awesomeness! Many Congrats!! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Thulasi Ram

Re: [arr] ARR in akon's new video

2009-02-25 Thread Shama Mehta
haha this is craziness...i hear this song so many times on the radio...never bother to watch the video...but now...i'll have to keep an eye out for this... 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your

Re: [arr] Rahman's contribution to music is immense: Sachin

2009-02-24 Thread Shama Mehta
Two of my most favourite men on earth = Awesomeness!! Thank you for this article... 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads ---

Re: [arr] THANK YOU

2009-02-22 Thread Shama Mehta
Heartiest Congratulations to ARR Love you so so much! Many congrats to all the fans!! And thanks a ton, Gopal, for the awesomeness that is this group. Congrats again!! ~Shama 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your

Re: [arr] Message from ARR

2009-01-23 Thread Shama Mehta
Aw! He's so awesome!! Well, Mr. Rahman, we love you very much. You can be sure we're going to be on your side, come what may. Thank you for being you! Lots of love and best wishes, now and always... ~ Shama 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your

Re: [arr] Rahman gets 3 Oscar Nominations..Hurrayyyyyyyy

2009-01-22 Thread Shama Mehta
I heard the announcements live on the radio and I had tears of joy!! I am super excited!! What a brilliant way to start my day!!! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed,

Re: [arr] Breaking: ARR gets Golden Globe nomination

2008-12-11 Thread Shama Mehta
Awesomeness!! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.'  The Upanishads --- On Thu, 12/11/08, tanyaagha tanyaa...@yahoo.com

Re: [ARR] Times of India writes about us!

2008-05-04 Thread Shama Mehta
Oh you guys! This is so brilliant. Very proud of each and everyone of you!! Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The times of India, Blore edition. page 21 Mad about Rahman, dil se These fans live and breathe A R Rahman's music, finds Sharmishta Koushik It was the year

Re: [arr] Re: Finally, I got a reply from the musical genius!

2008-03-28 Thread Shama Mehta
Aww! That's not nice to play with someone's feelings like that. Dontcha worry, Thulasi...God-willing a day will come when you will get to meet ARR himself. Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok guys... some real info now.. from reliable sources, it is now confirmed that the

Re: [arr] Exclusive

2008-02-23 Thread Shama Mehta
Awesomeness! So proud of him!!! Thanks Gopal n Vijay for the update... - Shama Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Arr wins his 20th and 21st Filmfare Awards with Best Music and Best BGM for Guru This is the most number of Filmfare awards for anyone Thanks Vijay

Re: [arr] Destiny's twins : And the analogy continues..

2008-01-24 Thread Shama Mehta
This is awesome Shah Navas G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When Rahman does a Jodha Akbar, Tendulkar does a Don! http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ausvind/content/current/story/333191.html There's a statue of Don Bradman at the Cathedral End of the Adelaide Oval, where he appears to be

Re: [arr] Sukhvinder Singh on ARR

2008-01-22 Thread Shama Mehta
That's kind of you. Thank you. Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear Members May be for the benefit of people who are not able to stream it properly and hear it I thought I can just write it down so that everybody can read and enjoy q :- How was Life before you got your

[arr]Regarding copyrights and royalty

2008-01-17 Thread Shama Mehta
makers not able to accept those terms. I mean, there's got to be more than just the basic copyright and royalty problems. Any idea, anyone? - Shama 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed

Re: [arr] Re: Mission Ustaad Videos - Jan 11th Episode

2008-01-14 Thread Shama Mehta
Thank you soo much for the videos.Its really appreciated. ~ Shama $*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Durba, Thanks for your reply.Actually i dont record it,i just download from another source and upload it in our youtube collection so that Fans dont miss

Re: [arr] Birthday Wishes

2008-01-06 Thread Shama Mehta
Many Many Happy Returns of the Day, A R Rahman!! With loads of best wishes, now and always... ~Shama Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wish you a very happy and musical birthday! I wake up in the early morning reading my first SMS of the day. Thanks

[arr] Unseen Footage from Aug.15, 2004

2008-01-05 Thread Shama Mehta
Hello all! I have finally managed to upload the video of ARR whilst he was in NYC as the grand marshall during the India Day Parade 2004. I made a special trip to NYC from Canada. I know its been a long time since then, and I heartily apologize for the delay. But I hope you all enjoy the

Re: [arr] JA music release

2007-12-21 Thread Shama Mehta
Oh no!! That's a bummer :( Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An update from Vijay: The music release of JA has been indefinitely postponed. It will not release before January 2nd, at least. 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is

Re: [arr] Re: Happy Birthday

2007-01-06 Thread Shama Mehta
Happy Birthday!! Like always, words fail me to express what A R Rahman and his music means to all of us. So its just better to state the obvious: We love you and shall always do so. tanyaagha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I totally spelled happy birthday wrong in

Re: [arr] The Official Website

2007-01-06 Thread Shama Mehta
Awesomeness!!! This is s cool!! You guys make us feel so special...hehe... Cannot wait for ARR to launch the site Vijay and Gopal : Thank you so much, guys!! Vijay Iyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, This is a desire driven by all of us

Re: [arr] Yeh jo des!

2006-05-26 Thread ~~Shama~~
I second that. I don't have words to express how I feel towards that song. Even the instrumental version is gorgeous~Shamaarr_raghu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The story is over but whenever i listen to "Yeh jo des hai tera" of swades..i feel that ARR surly deserved a national award for this soul

Re: [arr] What a Great yah A.R.R

2006-05-14 Thread ~~Shama~~
If I am not mistaken, this was at the benefit concerts in Michigan and Ohio. The performers (nearly all Americans) removed the footwear when they performed 'Zikr' on stage. naga devi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Americans remove footwear for Rehman's concert At the A R Rehman music concert in

Re: [arr] Re: anyone coming for a r rahman show in dayton?

2006-04-18 Thread ~~Shama~~
Go without any expectations. I am sure you will enjoy. Just the sight of ARR on stage thrills me. Dasun Abeysekera [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys,I'll be going to the Dayton concert with a friend from Columbus, OH. Just got tickets this past weekend and will be seated in the A2 area. Going

Re: [arr] About Kailash Kher not being at EMU and Dayton Concerts

2006-04-18 Thread ~~Shama~~
Oh! Well, here's hoping he gets well real soon. Thanks for the info. Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those wondering where Kailash Kher was during the EMU concert, herecently was diagnosed with an unusual heart condition that ispreventing him from coming to the U.S. or performing. He will not

Re: [arr] Re: anyone coming for a r rahman show in dayton?

2006-04-18 Thread ~~Shama~~
They're going to have a DVD? Oh how very cool! Can we not have a dvd for the Michigan one? Any chances of that? Ranojoy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A R says the concert is apparently sold out.. Please check before making plans.. The michigan concert drew in 3400 (full house).. A R R says he

Re: [arr] can A R help ?

2006-04-18 Thread ~~Shama~~
Wow! I never thought of that. That's quite an idea. mike28282 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, i got a suggeston regrading a calamity that will happen unless it can be stopped or rather atleast slowed down.A R R has helped TB, Cancer, Poverty ..etc victims, can he do something about Global

Re: [arr] Wake Up Mich. Concert - Detailed Writeup

2006-04-18 Thread ~~Shama~~
Thanks all for your kind words. Its the least I could do. ~Shamabhaji bhadran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yaar SHAMAit was just a brilliant write up and thanks for taking us there...Hai to Gomtesh Bhai too Gomtesh Upadhye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello ShamaI have

[arr] ARR - Wake Up Michigan Concert

2006-04-16 Thread Shama
will always remember. Hopefully, next time I'll manage to get ARR's autograph. ~Shama Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [arr] ARR - Wake Up Michigan Concert

2006-04-16 Thread ~~Shama~~
with everyone on their feet throughout the song. Shama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Different and never-seen-before are not exaggerations when it comes to this concert. It was an unbelievably amazing concert. I don't think there are enough words that can describe the feeling I have right now after attending

[arr] Wake Up Mich. Concert - Detailed Writeup

2006-04-16 Thread Shama
Alright, here goes. I think if it was not for this group, I would not have found out about the concert as early as I did. It would've taken a longer time for me to realize that ARR was going to be here. Anyway, thanks to the group, I managed to get my tickets in time and spent a good amount of

Re: [arr] EMU Concert Photos

2006-04-16 Thread ~~Shama~~
Hey!! Thanks so much for the pictures!ram_rahman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,These are some of the snaps which I am able to capture.Every one forgot to mention that Rehman is presented with a key to everyone hearts in Michigan as a token of appreciation for his music. Also, Anu mentioned that

Re: [arr] Michigan and Ohio concerts

2006-04-05 Thread ~~Shama~~
now where did you get this information from ? Or probably this is from Ohio ??A N S Detroit, USA~~Shama~~ <INDIGIRL_4_U@>wrote: Thanks so much for the info. But I already got my tickets for Michigan concert. Though I seriously do wonder what type of seating arrangements would they offer us. Co

Re: [arr] Michigan and Ohio concerts

2006-04-02 Thread ~~Shama~~
Thanks so much for the info. But I already got my tickets for Michigan concert. Though I seriously do wonder what type of seating arrangements would they offer us. Could anyone else who has more information please convey the same? ~Shamaraghuram rao [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hey Gopal,

Re: [arr] 'ignited minds ' unreleased but performed by a r rahman at a live concert in 2003

2006-01-30 Thread ~~Shama~~
Hey! I think what you're really looking for is the song 'Ek Nazaria' which is the hindi version of the song in the book 'Ignited Minds' by Dr.Kalam. This was the song that A R Rahman composed and it was performed by disabled children for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Can someone else please

Re: [arr] a r rahman's response to the group's birthday wishes

2006-01-23 Thread ~~Shama~~
Oh man! That's so awesome of him. Thanks a lot, Vijay. And ofcourse, thanks a lot to ARR for remembering all of us in his prayers. Means somuch. Thanks again. ~ShamaVijay Iyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Folks,I must apologise...ive been very very busy and didnt even check this email by

Re: [arr] My photos of us and ARR

2006-01-20 Thread ~~Shama~~
Hello! Thanks you so much for sharing these pictures. It means a lot. Its a very personal and definitely a precious thing to share with all of us. Thanks again. Cheerio ~ShamaAjit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello fellow ARR fans,Here are two pictures of my wife and I with ARR. Special thanks

Re: [arr] Happy Birthday to A.R.Rahman sir..... I MET HIM!!!!!!!!!

2006-01-06 Thread ~~Shama~~
Awesome!! Congratulations! Hope you took loads of pictures for yourself. rahmanrulez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "First of all... here's wishing A.R.Rahman sir a Very Happy Birthday,A Very Happy New Year and many more Musically productive years in thefuture which would make millions

[arr] Sincere birthday wishes to ARR

2006-01-05 Thread ~~Shama~~
Ditto! A very Happy Birthday! May you be blessed with a very long, healthy and fulfilling life now and always... Ajit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: May you continue to live long, healthy, and have great joy and peace through your work and family. Happy Birthday and sincere best

[arr] Make Poverty History Concert

2005-12-28 Thread Shama
/specialIssues/standtall/India/gcapnews.2005- 09-06.8340691607/en The gallery: http://www.whiteband.org/PressCenter/photo_album/photo_album.2005-09- 05.5474547873/photoalbum_photo_view?b_start=0 Take care, Cheerio for now ~Shama Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

Re: [arr] Rahman and Religion

2005-12-18 Thread ~~Shama~~
almadathmaula is from Mangal Pandey - The Rising. anuja [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello,which is this almadathmaula song? which movie, etc??--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, dev raj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: hey u can add more ... 1)almadathmaula 2)zikr 3)durga and dont forget dheen isai

Re: [arr] [semi-arr] Singers Clinton and Dominique Cerejo

2005-12-08 Thread ~~Shama~~
to do all their harmony stuff. and if u want to listen to his voice..go to raaga.com/channels/tamil.com and select movie index..select kaadhal virus and select the song..oh kaadhalae.. by the middle part of the song..u will hear..a beautiful western chorus..which is sung by none other than clint

[arr] [semi-arr] Singers Clinton and Dominique Cerejo

2005-12-07 Thread Shama
Hey all, I was listening to the song 'Aashayein' from the movie Iqbal and noticed that the singers, along with Kay Kay, are Clinton and Dominique Cerejo (siblings?!). My question is: Is Clinton the same guy who sings for ARR too? Thing is, I even noticed his name in chorus arrangements for

Re: [arr] A dream come true - my meeting with A.R. Rahman

2005-12-03 Thread ~~Shama~~
This is such a good read. I am genuinely happy for you (I'm sure everyone here is!). But OMG! You say he's in Toronto? And you met him last week? I know this may be the silliest thing you've ever heard but any ideas how long he's going to be there for? I am about 4 hours from Toronto. I wish

[arr] ARR 3D Tour

2005-11-09 Thread Shama
Hiya guys, I just found out something that is definitely going to thrill ARR fans in Georgia, US.(Atlanta to be precise!!) Alright, according to these particular sites, the concert is to be held on March 18th,2006. http://www.sulekha.com/events/evtdp.aspx?cid=148510

Re: [arr] 'Noor' Translation is here

2005-06-19 Thread ~~Shama~~
Hey, Thanks so much for the translations of both 'Zikr' and 'Noor-un-ala'. It really does help a lot when you know the meaning of what you're singing. Not to mention, give the due respect to such awesome lyrics. Once again, thanks a lot. Take care, ShamaNoman Siddiqui [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[arr] Mahavir - Mahatma Award

2005-05-03 Thread Shama
Hello all, I came across this in a recent issue of India Abroad. If I remember correctly someone posted the news that ARR was going to receive the Mahavir-Mahatma Award. Well, the ceremony took place recently in New Delhi when the Oneness Forum was being launched. Here's the link to the