AR Rahman

Court orders AR Rahman to deposit Rs 2 crore in copyright case

The case pertains to Rahman’s track “Veera Raja Veera” from the film “Ponniyin Selvan: II”, which the court noted was musically “identical” to “Shiva Stuti”, a devotional composition by the late Dhrupad maestros Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin and Ustad Nasir Zahiruddin Dagar

AR Rahman responds to Abhijeet’s criticism over excessive use of technology in music

Singer Abhijeet recently criticised Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman for what he termed as an excessive reliance on technology in music production. In an interview with ANI, Abhijeet alleged that AR Rahman’s approach had sidelined traditional instrumentalists and left many jobless.

AR Rahman hospitalised due to dehydration

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Saturday and is reported to be in stable condition, according to NDTV.

AR Rahman issues legal notice against defamatory posts

AR Rahman is preparing to take strict legal action against anyone who has shared or will continue to share defamatory posts about his divorce or family.

AR Rahman’s divorce and Mohini Dey’s split unrelated, says lawyer

On Tuesday evening, AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, revealed their decision to part ways after 29 years of marriage. Coincidentally, the same day, Mohini Dey, a long-time bassist who has collaborated with Rahman for years, also announced the dissolution of her marriage. Following media speculation about a connection between the two events, Rahman and Saira’s legal team firmly denied any association.

AR Rahman criticises AI in music, labels it 'evil'

Acclaimed composer AR Rahman is the latest prominent figure in the music industry to voice concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) within the field. He has urged for limitations to be placed on the unchecked use of this technology.

AR Rahman endorses US presidential candidate Kamala Harris with virtual concert  

As part of his endorsement, Rahman performed a 30-minute virtual concert, organised in collaboration with the Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund, a political action committee that mobilises AAPI voters and supports Democratic candidates.

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".

Asif Akbar makes an appearance on BBC’s ‘Nadia Ali Show’

Bangladeshi musician Asif Akbar recently attended an event hosted by the international media giant BBC in the UK. He engaged in a lively conversation on “The Nadia Ali Show” at the BBC's London headquarters.

January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023

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’.

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

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.

March 29, 2022
March 29, 2022

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. 

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

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.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

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.

April 10, 2015
April 10, 2015

A celebration of the melody man

His mother sold all her jewelry to buy him the equipment in a music studio.

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