AR Rahman
'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology
Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.
14 November 2023, 05:21 AM
After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’
Eminent Indian poet Joy Goswami, shared, “Distorting songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam in this manner is a form of misrepresentation and should not be acceptable. I express my agreement with your protest against such actions.”
12 November 2023, 13:44 PM
Nazrul’s granddaughter will not let anyone tarnish his legacy
According to them, if artistes unite and make this demand collectively without resorting to chaos, then it's possible to find a solution to the crisis that has arisen. Aiming that anyone else will become aware before taking any attempts to alter the tunes of Nazrul and Rabindranath, or any other artiste's work.
11 November 2023, 13:41 PM
Netizens slam AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Sangeet
Famed music composer-singer AR Rahman’s version of Bengali poet and songwriter Kazi Nazrul Islam’s classic song, “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” has sparked diverse reactions amongst listeners and admirers of Nazrul Sangeet, making them say “can't play with our emotions."
10 November 2023, 10:26 AM
AR Rahman slaps Rs 10 crore defamation case against surgeons' association
"We take responsibility for everything. Please do not target A R Rahman, who has nothing to do with the event's organisation," CEO Hemanth who organised AR Rahman's last concert which later got cancelled.
5 October 2023, 04:40 AM
AR Rahman shares highlights of Chennai concert amid controversy
Renowned music maestro AR Rahman posted a highlight reel of his recent Chennai concert on September 10. This move comes in the wake of criticism and controversy surrounding the event, with attendees alleging mismanagement and harassment.
25 September 2023, 05:21 AM
Changing faith led to ‘more peaceful life’: AR Rahman
AR Rahman expressed that things began to fall into place as he accepted his new faith. He found it more tranquil and stated that 'things kind of opened up' professionally for him.
26 July 2023, 04:19 AM
AR Rahman’s daughter becomes music composer for Tamil film 'Minmini'
Khatija Rahman, daughter of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, will be making her debut as a music composer for the upcoming Tamil film, "Minmini"
12 June 2023, 05:43 AM
'The Kerala Story' row: AR Rahman shares video of Hindu wedding inside mosque
Legendary musician AR Rahman has retweeted a video of a Hindu wedding taking place inside a mosque on his official Twitter account. The "Dil Se Re" singer shared the video just a day before the release of the controversial film "The Kerala Story".
6 May 2023, 05:09 AM
‘Speak in Tamil not Hindi’: AR Rahman tells wife at award show
Despite his productions in multiple languages and across countries, AR Rahman has been a vocal advocate of the Tamil language
27 April 2023, 13:14 PM
AR Rahman launches digital music platform Katraar on his 56th birthday
Oscar-winning music director, singer, and songwriter AR Rahman is celebrating his 56th birthday on Friday and he took to Twitter to make an announcement about the launch of his digital platform ‘Katraar’.
7 January 2023, 05:25 AM
AR Rahman dismisses remix culture: ‘Who are you to re-imagine?’
Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar is facing severe backlash for recreating Falguni Pathak’s iconic song “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai.” Many musicians and social media users have called out remix culture, or destroying the true essence of original work.
2 October 2022, 06:40 AM
AR Rahman serenades Dhaka
The concert, "Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100", organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), was held today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the musical evening.
29 March 2022, 16:57 PM
AR Rahman lends his voice to Sachin Tendulkar biographical film
The trailer of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', which encapsulates the professional highs and the lesser-known personal life of Sachin Tendulkar, has already piqued the audience's curiosity.
24 April 2017, 07:15 AM
AR Rahman scores music for Tendulkar biopic
When a music maestro contributes his skills to a biopic on a cricket maestro, it is only natural that the entertainment industry will be agog.
31 May 2016, 18:00 PM
A celebration of the melody man
His mother sold all her jewelry to buy him the equipment in a music studio.
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM