The idea of music is to liberate the listener and lead him to a frame where he feels he is elevated.
A. R. Rahman
Every time I sit for a song, I feel I am finished. It's like a beggar sitting waiting for God to fill your bowl with the right thought. In every... →
I am the kind of person who does not like to carry baggage. In fact, I don't go back and listen to my own music. I believe in closing chapters... →
I want young Indian composers to be able to do more than just film music. I want to give them the skills that will enable them to create their own... →
I basically love classical music. I love a lot of musicians playing together and the whole culture of that, whether it's Indian or it's... →
For me, there is no day or night for music. I often work through the night - without phone calls disturbing me.
I compose music for films, and by the grace of God, I've got a few awards. That's it.
I grew up on Bach and Beethoven, and now I'm listening to more modern composers who I can't even name. But since I'm constantly doing... →
Beautiful film music can be made relevant to any period.
I feel blessed and humbled that people have loved my music. Nothing would be possible without their acceptance.