Rahman turns emotional on Lankan Tamils' plight

Oscar Winner A R Rahman on Saturday turned emotional over the plight of suffering Sri Lankan Tamils as an honorary doctorate was conferred upon him by Anna University.

Speaking after receiving the doctorate, the music maestro said that he had been skipping functions in Tamil Nadu keeping in mind the plight of the Tamils suffering in Sri Lanka.

"Soon after I won the Oscar, I was invited for several functions in Tamil Nadu. But I had avoided them because many Tamils were suffering in Sri Lanka. I hope that a solution will come," he stated.

"If I had hurt anyone by not accepting their invitations, I apologise to them," he said, adding, this was his second function in Tamil Nadu after winning the Oscar.

He said the first public function he had attended was the inauguration of Apollo Children's Hospital a few days ago.

A R Rahman and Gowtham Menon join hands

Music has been an integral part of all of Gowtham Vasudev Menon's films, and Harris Jayaraj has done some amazing work in all the films. But before the release of Gowtham's last film Vaaranam Aayiram, Harris Jayaraj dropped a bombshell that they had decided to split. It was sad news for all those who loved the scintillating music the combination had produced.

After Harris Jayaraj left, Gowtham got none other than A R Rahman to compose music for his next two films -- Chennayil Oru Mazhakalam (A rainy season in Chennai) and Vinnai Thandi Varavaya (Will you leap the skies and come to me?).

The latter, a love story with Silambarasan and Trisha (who has already signed a Hindi film with Priyadarshan opposite Akshay Kumar) in the lead is one of the most awaited, like all of Gowtham's films.

A R Rahman fetch a new international project

Rahman won the Oscars and brought pride not only for India but also for himself in plenty. After fetching the Oscars trophies, the man is going places. A R Rahman will now be joining hands with former Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger for a track.

For this song, the others who have been specially roped in are: rapper-actor Nas and Jamaican musician Bob Marley’s sons Damian and Stephen.

This number will be released on the United Nation’s International Day Of Peace on September, 21^st this year.

A close source expressed, “Joss and Mick hit it off when they worked with producer Dave Stewart on the ‘Alfie’ soundtrack, so were keen to collaborate again. When this project was suggested they were keen to get on board, especially considering the glittering cast of other musicians involved.”

Let’s wait to hear the tunes of the marvelous musician whose qualities now the whole world admires.

Another doctorate for music maestro A R Rahman

After receiving doctorate from Aligarh University and Anna University, music maestro A. R. Rahman is all set to be honored with yet another doctorate by Middlesex University, London.

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Winning Oscars for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE; the composer has made India proud and won recognition for himself on the international platform. It's his dedication and hard work towards the world of music that's paying off now.

AR Rahman is said to be receiving this doctorate from the Middlesex University soon, owing to his contributions to the field of music. He has not only got Indian films in his kitty but now also has been asked to compose music for many international projects.

Vikraman and A R Rahman to Strike

After Priyamana Thozhi, vikraman is said to come back to do a film for Lakshmi movie makers banner. the director known to use popular faces like sarath kumar, vijayakanth, madhavan etc. is now going to use only new faces. The highlight of the movie will be music by AR Rahman. It is usually S.A. Rajkumar for most of Vikraman's works. The two had last joined for Pudhiya Mannargal .With the two bigwigs joining expectations are sure to rise.

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AR Rahman’s son sings for Hollywood

His six-and-ahalf-year-old son, Alim, aspires to become a playback singer. And he is wasting no time to reach his goal. Last week, Alim sung a full song in the Hollywood film, Couples Retreat for which AR Rahman has composed the music.

A source said, “AR Rahman’s family and people in his office have still not got over the fact that Rahman’s little son has sung the song. They are very excited and happy and can’t stop talking about it. His mom and dad are very proud of him.”

Couples Retreat is a romantic comedy directed by Peter Billingsley and stars Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell and Jason Bateman in lead roles. Keeping with the lighthearted theme of the film, Rahman has composed a soothing and light score. The film is expected to release end 2009.

A.R.Rahman wins his 21st Filmfare Award for Guru

A.R.Rahman wins his 21st Filmfare Award for Guru -
He now holds the record for the maximum number of Filmfare Awards.
Others - Kamal Haasan - 19, Gulzar - 18, Javed Akhtar - 15,
Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan - 14, Amithabh Bachchan - 12, Bimal Roy - 11.
A.R.Rahman to do Marmayogi - Tamil/Hindi bilingual - to be directed and produced by
Kamal Haasan, who will also be donning the lead role in the movie.
Sakkarakkatti in Tamil and Janne Tu Ya Jaane Na in Hindi - Audio release expected soon.
A.R.R. is believed to have composed some peppy tunes for these two campus-based movies
A.R.R. composing music for Subhash Ghai's Yuvraaj, starring Salman Khan,
Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Zayed Khan. Movie release expected for 2008 Diwali.
A.R.R. composing music for Aamir Khan starrer Ghajini.
Movie release expected by the end of the year.

A.R.R. signed for Rajinikanth's Robot - to be directed by Shankar.