I joined the Madras Christian College but dropped out after three months. Telugu music director Ramesh Naidu asked me to assist him, and I did so for... →
A. R. Rahman
So long as you do it truthfully, music is not to be judged.
I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable... →
I think music, in my opinion, is not about motivation in the way it's - it's not a running base. It's art. And my whole philosophy of... →
Bollywood music is definitely a big part of Indian music and can be a great way to introduce people to the sound. But I hope to continue to... →
I follow a simple formula when I compose. I ask myself, 'What would the audience want to hear?' and 'Why would they buy my CDs?' And... →
My mother insisted that I pursue music. I rented out my father's musical equipment and earned some money. As a child, I wasn't sure about a... →
I am a friend when I need to be a friend, a father when I need to be a father, a musician when music calls. I switch roles accordingly.
I'm continuing to learn more about music - it's an ocean, and you can never really say that you know everything. I'm grateful that... →
My music is mostly for the music. And it gives the liberty to do anything which I want. And nobody limits me to one genre of music. But I learn from... →