Mumbai: Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman is proving once again why he’s the heartbeat of Indian music. The maestro revealed how social media is helping him connect with artists worldwide, from a Turkish string player to a dhol virtuoso in Pune. “I DM them, and they reply. It’s nice — the world is shrinking,” Rahman shared, showing that good music truly knows no borders.
Remixes? Bring Them On!
Known for timeless hits, Rahman isn’t threatened by remakes of his songs. “I’m first a listener. I see what excites me and what will excite people. As long as people don’t ignore me, I’m fine,” he said, proving his down-to-earth charm even as the music world reinvents his classics.
Silent Film, Loud Music
Rahman is taking on a thrilling challenge with his upcoming Hindi film, Ufff Yeh Siyappa, a dialogue-free movie starring Sohum Shah, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Nora Fatehi. “Most movies have so many dialogues, the music gets submerged. Doing a silent movie where music drives the story was exciting,” he revealed.
Bollywood Meets Jazz, Orchestral and Indian Magic
Produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg and directed by South filmmaker G Ashok of Durgamati fame, Ufff Yeh Siyappa hits theaters on September 5. The soundtrack promises a musical feast, blending Indian, orchestral, and jazz flavors that will leave fans grooving from start to finish.
Music with a Message
Beyond entertainment, Rahman believes music carries the power to influence society. “People are craving good music and poetry to come back. Bad music can make people bad. Good music inspires society,” he said, reminding everyone why he remains the reigning maestro of melody.
