Rahman offers free peace concert in Australia

September 20th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha The ‘formula’ works equally effectively across the cultural divide. If in Bollywood Rahman was expected to do a series of Rukmani rukmani after Roja, in the West they want more Jai ho from this composing genius after Slumdog Millionaire.

September 11th, 2009 After making it big with internationally acclaimed ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’, filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor and A.R. Rahman have come together for ‘Passage’.

August 20th, 2009 Farhan Akhtar is a busy bee these days. The man is left with no time to record a song for Blue with composer AR Rahman after shooting for Kartik Calling Kartik and looking for an exotic backdrop for Don 2.

August 14th, 2009 Oscar winner A.R. Rahman is reportedly developing an album in memory of entertainment icon Michael Jackson, which will include musicians from all over the world.

August 13th, 2009 NEVADA - Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) will deliver a free concert in Sydney (Australia) to make a "statement of peace" in view of recent racial attacks on Indian students in Australia.

August 13th, 2009 Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Middlesex University of United Kingdom (UK), focusing on blending Asian and Western music styles.

August 12th, 2009 Ooh la la la… Do you have music in you– was an opportunity that both excited and challenged the ‘Best of the next’ Tamil and Telugu bands. It beckoned every musician who aimed to make it big and enthrall one and all… And out they came, performed and conquered.

July 23rd, 2009 Music maestro A R Rahman would have succeeded in going international with his god-gifted and melodious music talent but the musician would surely be regretting of not having worked with a legend, Michael Jackson. Two legends had met at the Oscars where Michael had promised to work along with this Rahman but that didn’t got materialized due to the sudden and mysterious death of the famous pop-singer.

July 23rd, 2009 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. Winning Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire; the composer has made India proud and won recognition for himself on the international platform.

May 13th, 2009 CHENNAI - Music maestro A.R. Rahman, whose compositions in 'Slumdog Millionaire' made him the first Indian to win twin Oscars, is critical of political parties using for a poll campaign the song 'Jai Ho' that he composed for Danny Boyle's rags-to-riches drama.

May 3rd, 2009 Recent double Oscar winner for 'Slumdog Millionaire' A.R.Rahman is fast becoming a very well known name in the international music arena. Currently he’s being featured in a video of American hip-hop singer Akon.

May 3rd, 2009 By Subhash K  Jha In some  ways BAFTA was  more special than  any   of  the other  Slumdog awards so far.   It also has  to do with   the sudden  coming-of-age of  Indian music.

May 3rd, 2009 He is the man of the moment. Be it his film 'Slumdog Millionaire' or his lilting music, A R Rahman has hit the right note ( read 3 Oscar nominations ) & is in news for all the right reasons.  Will India bring home the Oscars this time  ?.

May 3rd, 2009 A. R. Rahman is on cloud number nine nowadays. The recent musical success of Yuvvraaj has set A.

May 3rd, 2009 By Subhash K Jha Tired of   the   relentless attention during  the last few months A R Rahman has a sincere request for all  those who want  a piece of his action. Please  let him  be.