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A R Rahman Set To Take On Music Sites – Launches Online Store

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:53:37 GMT

While talking about films, there was this age in India when people rushed to the cinema halls knowing that it was a Rishikesh Mukherjee or a Satyajit Ray film.
Source: WATBlog

Aussies consider A.R. Rahman's upcoming gig "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity"

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:36:10 GMT

Nevada (US), Dec 9 (ANI): Preparations are on for Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman's two-and-a-half hours free concert in Australia on January 16.
Source: Newstrack India

The Online 'A.R. Rehman Store'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:51:34 GMT

The Oscar winning muscician, A. R. Rehman, has opened a shop and named it 'A R Rahman Store' on his official website.
Source: OneIndia

A.R. Rahman in Hollywood film Son of a Preacher Man

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:16:06 GMT

Besides Rahman, other cast includes American Gospel musician Kirk Franklin (Norbit), Grammy nominated American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard (Life on a Stick), and producer Warryn Campbell (Stomp the Yard).
Source: New Kerala

A.R. Rahman in Hollywood film Son of a Preacher Man

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:01:50 GMT

Rahman is facing the camera in upcoming film 'Son of a Preacher Man' about the life and times of PJ Morton.
Source: Indian Express

Go for the Grammy

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:40:11 GMT

Oscar award-winning musician A.R. Rahman's victorious run at awards ceremonies continues with the Mozart of Madras getting nominated in two categories at the 2010 Grammy Awards for his Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack.
Source: The Hindu

A.R. Rahman's Music Conservatory opens admissions for its prestigious Diploma

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:27:53 GMT

Nevada (US), Dec 7 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's world famous KM Music Conservatory has opened admissions for its prestigious Diploma Course starting next year.
Source: Newstrack India

In Pics: A R Rahman at the White House

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:41:44 GMT

AR Rahman gave a performance at the White House on the occasion of Obama’s first State dinner. Rahman performed along with his troupe in the presence of President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Source: Times of India

A.R. Rahman nominated for Grammy

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:41:54 GMT

Quoted in '‘1.2 bn people praying for me should work’'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

said in Times of India:

If anyone asks me whether India is a country of snake charmers or claims to know about India from Slumdog Millionaire, I will correct their facts and figures. I will stand by my nation and tell them that we have people like A R Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who all are global icons

Quoted in 'Hollywood's calling 'Slumdog Millionaire's' A.R. Rahman'

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:12:17 GMT

A. R. Rahman said in The San Jose Mercury News:

L.A. helped me hide ... I can walk on the streets, which I can't do in India. I can go to a coffee shop and sit there. I have so much freedom, whereas in India I get mobbed.

Photo from AP Photo

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:05:54 GMT

Indian music composer A.R. Rahman, center on piano, performs with other artists during "A.R. Rahman unplugged", a curtain raiser concert organized to mark the beginning of Doordarshan's 50th year celebrations, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:14:43 GMT

Indian music composer A.R. Rahman, right, with Percussionist Sivamani, left, during "A.R. Rahman unplugged", a curtain raiser concert organized to mark the beginning of Doordarshan's 50th year celebrations, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009.