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Saira Banu, ex-wife of A.R. Rahman, hospitalized for surgery. Grateful for support from close friends and family. Amid recent separation announcement, requests privacy.

Saira Banu Hospitalized Post-Separation

Saira Banu hospitalized after medical emergency

Saira Banu, ex-wife of A.R. Rahman, hospitalized for surgery. Grateful for support from close friends and family. Amid recent separation announcement, requests privacy.

In an unexpected turn of events, Saira Banu, ex-wife of renowned music composer A.R. Rahman, was recently hospitalized due to a medical emergency requiring surgery.
Her legal representative, Vandana Shah, released an official statement on Instagram updating the public on her condition.&nbsp;
"On behalf of our client, Mrs. Saira Rahman, Vandana Shah and Associates issue the following statement regarding her current health condition," the statement begins. "A few days ago, Mrs. Saira Rahman was hospitalized due to a medical emergency and underwent surgery. During this challenging time, her sole focus is on a speedy recovery."
Saira extends her heartfelt gratitude for the support and concern she has received. She is thankful to close friends, including Resul Pookutty and his wife Shadia from Los Angeles, Vandana Shah, and A.R. Rahman himself, for their unwavering support. Saira also requests privacy and prays for her well-being to be respected during this period.
This health scare follows the couple's recent announcement of their separation after nearly 29 years of marriage. Through another statement issued by Vandana Shah, Saira and renowned musician A.R. Rahman cited "significant emotional strain" as their reason for parting ways.
"The hope was to reach the grand thirty," Rahman reflected in a heartfelt post on his X account, formerly known as Twitter. "But all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again."
A.R. Rahman and Saira Banu, who tied the knot in 1995, share three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. As both navigate this "fragile chapter," they express gratitude to their friends for their understanding and kindness.

Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics India tour featured a magical performance in Chennai with AR Rahman joining him on stage for a remix of Shape of You and Urvasi. 

AR Rahman and Ed Sheeran’s epic collab lights up Chennai

Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s Mathematics India tour featured a magical performance in Chennai with AR Rahman joining him on stage for a remix of Shape of You and Urvasi.

Wednesday night in Chennai became an unforgettable experience for fans as they witnessed an extraordinary collaboration between music maestro AR Rahman and British singer Ed Sheeran during the latter's Mathematics tour.&nbsp;
Visuals from the performance circulated online, showcasing Rahman joining Sheeran on stage. The pair interacted with the audience and performed a unique remix of Sheeran&rsquo;s Shape of You and Rahman&rsquo;s Urvasi.&nbsp;
After the performance, Ed Sheeran took to Instagram to express his gratitude, calling it an "honour" to share the stage with Rahman.
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Ed Sheeran kicked off his + - = / x (Mathematics India tour) with an enchanting show in Pune on January 30. Wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with 'Pune,' Ed celebrated the city, which sparked cheers from the crowd.&nbsp;
A special moment of the evening occurred when Sheeran paused to thank the audience. He shared that he had performed in India twice before, both times in Mumbai, and was thrilled to bring his music to new cities on this tour.&nbsp;
He also noted that every visit to India feels like he&rsquo;s exploring the country as a tourist, and he&rsquo;s always grateful for the opportunity to perform for Indian fans.
The India leg of the tour began with singer-actor Aditi Saigal aka Dot., known for The Archies, opening for Sheeran.&nbsp;
The Pune concert saw the attendance of several English cricketers, including team captain Jos Buttler and all-rounder Liam Livingstone.&nbsp;
Jos Buttler, speaking with BookMyShow Live, expressed his excitement about touring in India, saying, "I have been coming to India for a long time. It is the best place to tour. Their love for the game is unmatched as compared to other places in the world. It is always a pleasure to come back, for IPL etc and to see the support of fans." He also shared his delight in being at Ed&rsquo;s concert, adding, "Great that the stars aligned and we were in Pune at the same time."
Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s Mathematics tour, organized by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live, will conclude on February 15 with a performance in Delhi-NCR.

Oscar winner Indian music legend A R Rahman is all praise for Taylor Swift and has expressed his desire to work with the international pop-singer. 

AR Rahman calls Taylor Swift ‘an inspiration’ for musicians, wishes to work with the pop-singer 

Praising the 14-time Grammy winner, Rahman said that the singer is an inspiration to musicians around the world. While Swift is gearing up for the release of her next album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, Rahman is enjoying the success of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ and has multiple projects lined up.  

Oscar winner Indian music legend A R Rahman is all praise for Taylor Swift and has expressed his desire to work with the international pop-singer.&nbsp;

A R Rahman is riding high on the success of his recent release &lsquo;Amar Singh Chamkila&rsquo;. The music of the film, based on the life of one of Punjab&rsquo;s most loved singers, is getting praises and love from the audience. The music legend recently opened up about the possibility of working with global pop sensation Taylor Swift.&nbsp;
<h2>A R Rahman wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift&nbsp;</h2>
In a recent interview with Connect FM Canada, Rahman was asked about a possible collaboration with the pop-singer. Rahman expressed his desire to work with the &lsquo;Love Story&rsquo; singer and said that the genre does not matter for Taylor Swift. He said, &ldquo;Whatever she wants! If she wants a dance number, it will be a dance number, if she wants a romantic number, it will be a romantic number. She writes the lyrics anyway.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>&lsquo;She is an inspiration&rsquo;&nbsp;</h2>
Praising the 14-time Grammy winner, Rahman said that the singer is an inspiration to musicians around the world. &ldquo;If people take the power of music to do good things, it is great. Michael Jackson had the power to do that. He did a lot of charity concerts and did philanthropy work in Africa. It is nice to see Taylor attaining that. She has gone through so much. She got cheated and made a comeback. She is a good case study and inspiration for musicians,&rdquo; Rahman added. &nbsp;
The mere possibility of the two most loved musicians of this era collaborating is enough to give butterflies to music lovers. While Swift is gearing up for the release of her next album &lsquo;The Tortured Poets Department&rsquo;, Rahman is enjoying the success of &lsquo;Amar Singh Chamkila&rsquo; and has multiple projects lined up. &nbsp;
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AR Rahman has opened up on his relationship with spirituality and revealed the best advice his mother gave him when he had suicidal thoughts.

AR Rahman reveals his mother's best advice to him when he had suicidal thoughts

'We all have dark times. One thing is definite; it’s a small little travel in this world,' AR Rahman said.

AR Rahman has opened up on his relationship with spirituality and revealed the best advice his mother gave him when he had suicidal thoughts.

AR Rahman has opened up on his relationship with spirituality at a recent event. He also recalled the best advice he got from his mother.&nbsp;
Rahman attended Oxford Union debating society, where students asked him about his life and career. He said, &ldquo;We all have dark times. One thing is definite; it&rsquo;s a small little travel in this world. We were born, and we&rsquo;re going to go. It&rsquo;s not a permanent place for us. Where we&rsquo;re going to go, we don&rsquo;t know. (It depends) on each person&rsquo;s own imagination and beliefs.&rdquo;&nbsp;
He added, &ldquo;When I had suicidal thoughts when I was young, my mother used to say, &lsquo;When you live for others, you won&rsquo;t get these thoughts&rsquo;. That&rsquo;s one of the most beautiful advice I got from my mother. When you live for others, and you&rsquo;re not selfish, there&rsquo;s a meaning to your life. I took it very seriously, whether you&rsquo;re composing for somebody, writing for something, buying food for a person who can&rsquo;t afford it, or you just smile at someone, these are the things that keep us going."
Rahman said that he is inspired by other people and that he believes he can contribute to society not only through his music but also by mentoring the younger generation.&nbsp; &nbsp;

AR Rahman has been roped in for 'RC 16' starring Ram Charan. 

AR Rahman to give music in Ram Charan starrer 'RC 16', makers announce on singer's birthday

The makers made the announcement on the singer-composer's birthday on January 6. 

AR Rahman has been roped in for 'RC 16' starring Ram Charan.&nbsp;

AR Rahman has been roped in for giving music to National Award-winning 'Uppena' director Buchi Babu Sana&rsquo;s upcoming drama starring Ram Charan. The makers made the announcement on the singer-composer's birthday on January 6.&nbsp;
Ram wished the iconic singer on X, &ldquo;Happy Birthday @arrahman sir, wish you health and happiness always.&rdquo; The makers also shared the news on January 6 that the Oscar Award-winning composer has been roped in to score the music. Mythri movie makers took to X and wrote, Wishing the Academy Winner, Padma Bhushan AR Rahman Garu a very Happy Birthday. Honoured and elated to have you on board for RC 16.&nbsp;
AR Rahaman has given some amazing numbers in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, English, Persian and Mandarin. He has given some Telugu music for movies Super Police, Gangmaster, Naani, Ye Maaya Chesave, Komaram Puli and Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo in the language.&nbsp;
The untitled film will mark Rahman&rsquo;s comeback to Telugu cinema. &nbsp; Ram is currently busy with the shooting of &lsquo;Game Changer&rsquo; which also stars Kiara Advani.&nbsp;

AR Rahman has sent a legal notice to the Association of Surgeons of India, who complained against him of fraud. He has demanded ₹10 crores as compensation for ‘defaming him' and a public apology. 

AR Rahman sends legal notice to surgeons’ association; seeks Rs 10 cr compensation for ‘defaming him’

AR Rahman has sent a legal notice to the Association of Surgeons of India, who complained against him of fraud. He has demanded ₹10 crores as compensation for &lsquo;defaming him' and a public apology.&nbsp;

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman has sent a legal notice to the Association of Surgeons of India, who complained against him of fraud. He has demanded ₹10 crores as compensation for &lsquo;defaming him&rsquo;, reported Times of India.
ASI reportedly filed a complaint against Rahman, alleging that although he had received Rs 29 lakh from the association for performing at its 78th annual conference in 2018, he failed to organise the concert and never returned the money.
Rahman has denied all allegations and demanded that the association withdraw the complaint against him within three days. He has also asked the association to issue a public apology and pay the compensation within 15 days.
In a four-page reply via his lawyer, Rahman stated he never entered into any contractual obligation with the association.
&lsquo;The amount claimed was never paid to me, but to a third party Senthilvelan and a group of companies of Senthilvelan. Knowing fully that the association has no money transaction with me, they have chosen to drag me into the controversy,&rsquo; TOI quoted Rahman as saying.
Meanwhile, AR Rahman&rsquo;s Marakkuma Nenjam concert in Chennai made headlines last month as thousands of fans, who arrived to watch the event, were stranded outside the venue.
Many fans, who had spent substantial sums on tickets, were unable to access the venue due to the excessive crowd size, sparking suspicions of ticket overselling.
The concert&rsquo;s organisers, ACTC Events, tendered an unconditional apology to all those who faced hardships.
Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal directed the Tambaram City Police Commissioner to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident. The DGP asked the Commissioner to look into the reasons for the overcrowding and traffic congestion, and also into the overall arrangements made in connection with the event by the organisers. He also asked the Commissioner to take measures to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
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After AR Rahman shared a highlight reel of his contentious Chennai concert, netizens bashed him for being tone-deaf and proud of that. 

AR Rahman faces criticism as he shares 'highlights' video of his controversial Chennai concert

After AR Rahman shared a highlight reel of his contentious Chennai concert, netizens bashed him for being tone-deaf and proud of that.

After AR Rahman shared a highlight reel of his contentious Chennai concert, netizens bashed him for being tone-deaf and proud of that.

Music Maestro AR Rahman took to social media on September 24 to share a highlights video of his controversial Chennai concert, but disabled the comment section of the post.
The caption of the post simply read, 'Chennai concert highlights!'
The video shows Rahman and others singing on the stage as the audience cheers for them. 
Rahman sang tracks from his debut film, Mani Ratnam's 'Roja', among others. He's also seen playing the piano and the tanpura.
Fans have slammed Rahman for being tone-deaf and proud of a mismanaged concert.
'Been two weeks since I've sent the mail that you asked us to send. Haven't even had an reply for the sent mail. Looking at the closed comments, Sure there are others awaiting response like me.10 mins more lost writing a mail for a concert that I couldn't attend,' a fan wrote.&nbsp;
Another user posted, 'Absolutely sickening to see this from the man himself, again. This is exactly what rubbing salt into the wound means...'
'Not saying sorry is different but doubling down and making it a point that you did right is an epitome of huge ego Never thought arr would stoop low (sobbing emoji),' wrote a third user.
Marakkuma Nenjam, which took place on September 10, was slammed by fans for mismanagement and sexual harassment complaints were also raised.
Police had filed a case against an official of ACTC events for overselling tickets and causing inconvenience to people.
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In a statement, ACTC Events said, ‘He is not one to blame. It's completely our mistake. Don't spread negativity about him.’

‘AR Rahman is not one to blame’: ACTC Events issues statement on Chennai concert fiasco

In a statement, ACTC Events said, &lsquo;He is not one to blame. It's completely our mistake. Don't spread negativity about him.&rsquo;

Days after AR Rahman&rsquo;s Chennai concert drew criticism for poor management, the event organiser, ACTC Events issued an apology.
Hemanth Raja, the CEO of the company, took to Instagram and shared a video urging people to not blame AR Rahman as he took responsibility for the incident.
Tickets for the concert were allegedly oversold which led to a stampede-like situation at the venue. Several women also claimed they were sexually harassed.
The CEO of the event organiser said in the clip, &lsquo;Our goal was to guarantee an unforgettable night of Rahman sir&rsquo;s songs for his fans. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, many couldn&rsquo;t access the venue. We accept full responsibility for this and are accountable.&rsquo;
He added that AR Rahman had no role in the incident. &lsquo;He is not one to blame. It's completely our mistake. Don't spread negativity about him. He did his job one hundred per cent and the majority were enjoyed, but we failed. We take full responsibility,&rsquo; he said.
He also claimed that they didn't oversell tickets and added that the incident happened due to ticket duplication and overcrowding. He also said that the company would be providing refunds to those who bought tickets but couldn&rsquo;t attend the show and urged them to get in touch with them with all details.
His post read, &lsquo;We are with you.&rsquo;
The incident happened when AR Rahman performed at Marakuma Nenjam concert at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Paniyur on September 10.
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Fans who attended music maestro AR Rahman’s concert in Chennai on September 10 slammed the organisers for poor management. 

AR Rahman’s Chennai concert criticised for poor management; fans share videos of chaos

Fans who attended music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s concert in Chennai on September 10 slammed the organisers for poor management.&nbsp;

Music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s concert in Chennai on September 10 turned out to be a nightmare. His fans took to social media to slam the organisers for poor management. Many people complained that Rahman was barely audible to those who were away from the stage.
Many shared experiences of suffering panic attacks and anxiety due to overcrowding and promised that they would never attend an AR Rahman concert again.
There were also reports of people with tickets being turned away from the venue. Some even tore their tickets in rage.
Film trade analyst shared a fan video and wrote, &lsquo;Disappointed #ARRahman fan tore #MarakkumaNenjam concert tickets and says this is indeed an unforgettable event and a worst gift from A R Rahman to the people.&rsquo;
Sharing another video from the show, an upset fan wrote, &lsquo;Very badly organised concert. Waste of money. Energy. Felt a huge sense of betrayal. I was feeling so stressed than good vibes because of so many fights and shit that was going around! Unfair max was No proper sound! #actcevents #MarakkumaNenjam #ARRConcert @arrahman.&rsquo;
Another wrote, &lsquo;Paid 15k for this shit view. Almost died in the stampede. People were overflowing from every f****ng corner. No chairs for anyone. No audio for anyone. Well orchestrated shitshow @arrahman. Never ever attending your concert. Ever.&rsquo;
A fan wrote, &lsquo;It was worst concert ever in the History #ARRahman #Scam2023 by #ACTC. Respect Humanity. 30 Years of the Fan in me died today Mr. #ARRAHMAN. #MarakkumaNenjam Marakkavey Mudiyathu (can't forget). A performer in the stage can&rsquo;t never see what&rsquo;s happening at other areas just watch it.&rsquo;
AR Rahman took to X and reacted to the fans&rsquo; outrage. He has come forward offering a remedy to all his fans who could not enter his recent concert.
&lsquo;AR Rahman Dearest Chennai Makkale, those of you who purchased tickets and weren&rsquo;t able to enter owing to unfortunate circumstances, please do share a copy of your ticket purchase to arr4chennai@btos.in along with your grievances. Our team will respond asap,&rsquo; he tweeted.
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In an interview with Suryan FM, Rahman said, ‘My close friend is my driver… It’s people who work with me. However, I don’t want them to be around forever.’

AR Rahman opens up about his friend’s circle; says ‘it’s just solitude’

In an interview with Suryan FM, Rahman said, &lsquo;My close friend is my driver&hellip; It&rsquo;s people who work with me. However, I don&rsquo;t want them to be around forever.&rsquo;

Music maestro AR Rahman opened up about his friend&rsquo;s circle in a recent interview and shared that his close friends are people who work with him, but he doesn&rsquo;t want them to be around forever.
Rahman told Suryan FM, &lsquo;My close friend is my driver&hellip; It&rsquo;s people who work with me. However, I don&rsquo;t want them to be around forever. I keep telling them to move on with their life to do better things. Or else what&rsquo;s the point? If I find someone is getting comfortable and not pushing it, I tell them I am going to let them go. So, I don&rsquo;t have anyone that I can call a friend&hellip; it&rsquo;s just solitude.&rsquo;
Talking about parenting, the musician said, &lsquo;They don&rsquo;t follow what you say. You have to show them by doing it. He is going to do what I do saying, &lsquo;Look that&rsquo;s what Dad is doing.&rsquo; So, you are their mirror. They take after you. All sons want to live at least 10 per cent as their fathers. I keep hearing people say how my dad helped them financially. Even recently L Subramaniam (renowned violinist) told me how my dad offered help to pursue an education in music. I tear up when I hear such things. He later died after severe suffering. As the son of such a great person, I believe my purpose is to emulate my father&rsquo;s deed.&rsquo;
When asked whether AI and technology will replace musicians, Rahman said, &lsquo;When I first bought a computer in 1984, everyone got scared. &lsquo;Ayyayo, this boy is bringing in some small thing&hellip; he will not call us for work.&rsquo; But I started using it, and Raja sir reached out. We collaborated for Punnagai Mannan, that was our first collaboration. We programmed music for it. The human work gets better. I brought in an instrument from Singapore, which could even produce strings. But the work for string musicians went high after that because&hellip; if the instrument can produce this good music, imagine what real musicians can do with the same composition.&rsquo;
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AR Rahman's Chennai concert postponed due to bad weather, prompting appeal for improved infrastructure from the musician and a promise for a world-class venue from the Tamil Nadu chief minister.

AR Rahman's Chennai concert cancelled due to unfavourable conditions; TN CM reacts

AR Rahman's Chennai concert postponed due to bad weather, prompting appeal for improved infrastructure from the musician and a promise for a world-class venue from the Tamil Nadu chief minister.

The eagerly anticipated Chennai concert of Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman faced an unexpected hurdle as it was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The event, scheduled for August 12, was postponed keeping in mind the health and safety of Rahman's devoted fans and attendees.
Taking to Twitter, Rahman expressed his regret and explained that the decision was guided by authorities and the wellbeing of all involved.
His post drew responses from disappointed fans, some of whom had already journeyed to the venue, while others expressed their anticipation for weeks on end.
Rahman, in response to the sentiments of his followers, voiced his hope for state-of-the-art infrastructure that would prevent such disruptions in the future, ensuring seamless performances even in adverse weather.
In a notable interaction, Rahman appealed to the government for the development of advanced facilities to support the arts, mega shows, and international experiences in Chennai.
This appeal garnered the attention of Tamil Nadu's chief minister, MK Stalin, who responded optimistically.
Stalin assured the public that the envisioned Kalaignar Convention Centre would soon become a cultural beacon for the city, promising excellent amenities, connectivity, and an iconic landscape.
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ARR Film Festival will be held by PVR Cinemas in Chennai and Coimbatore from August 4 to August 9.

AR Rahman completes 30 years in the music industry: Film festival announced to celebrate music maestro 

ARR Film Festival will be held by PVR Cinemas in Chennai and Coimbatore from August 4 to August 9.

Music maestro AR Rahman, who was launched by filmmaker Mani Ratnam in 1992 with the film &lsquo;Roja&rsquo;, has been a part of the entertainment industry for 30 years. The legend, also known as 'Mozart of Madra', has been a fan favourite for decades and to celebrate this milestone, ARR Film Festival will be held by PVR Cinemas.
The festival is being held in Chennai and Coimbatore from August 4 to August 9.
AR Rahman shared the details of the ARR Film Festival on Twitter. He wrote, &lsquo;Celebrating 30 years of love! Grateful for the incredible love and support I've received from all of you, near and far. Your kindness and warmth have touched my heart throughout this journey. Here's to many more years of cherished memories together (sic)!&rsquo;
In the poster shared by Rahman, it was mentioned, 'AR Rahman Film Festival 4th-9th August. Celebrating 30 years of India's music legend with handpicked collection of over 15 movies'.
Over 15 films featuring Rahman's music will be screened at the festival. The list includes 'Raavaanan', 'OK Kanmani', 'Bigil', 'PS 1', 'Maryan', 'One Heart', '24', 'Sivaji', 'VTV', 'Mersal', 'Pathu Thala', 'I', 'Vendhu Thanindhatu Kaadu', 'Jodha Akbar', 'Rockstar', 'Raanjhana', 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' and 'Sarvam Thaala Mayam'.
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&lsquo;So happy to be working with this exceptional talent, Khatija Rahman for #MinMini. The euphonious singer is a brilliant music composer too. Some great music underway!&rsquo;, &lsquo;Minmini&rsquo; director tweeted.

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After her splendid rendition of the song ‘Chinnanjiru Nilave’, composed by AR Rahman, in Mani Ratnam’s epic action-adventure film ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’, Khatija will now follow in the footsteps of her father.

&lsquo;So happy to be working with this exceptional talent, Khatija Rahman for #MinMini. The euphonious singer is a brilliant music composer too. Some great music underway!&rsquo;, &lsquo;Minmini&rsquo; director tweeted.

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman&rsquo;s daughter Khatija Rahman is all set to make her debut as a composer with the upcoming Tamil film &lsquo;Minmini&rsquo;, directed by Halitha Shameem.
Halitha has expressed her happiness on Twitter by sharing a photo of herself with Khatija at AM Studios in Chennai. &lsquo;So happy to be working with this exceptional talent, Khatija Rahman for #MinMini. The euphonious singer is a brilliant music composer too. Some great music underway!&rsquo; she tweeted.
Khatija has garnered immense praise for her consecutive contributions to movie songs and a sensational debut on Coke Studio. After her splendid rendition of the song &lsquo;Chinnanjiru Nilave&rsquo;, composed by AR Rahman, in Mani Ratnam&rsquo;s epic action-adventure film &lsquo;Ponniyin Selvan: II&rsquo;, Khatija will now follow in the footsteps of her father.
Recently, Coke Studio launched its inaugural Tamil edition and they chose rapper and playback singer Arivu and Khatija to perform the first song, &lsquo;Sagavaasi&rsquo;.
The song, an ode to mother nature, was a &lsquo;celebration of the bond humans share with nature&rsquo;. It earned 22 million views on YouTube.
&lsquo;Minmini&rsquo;s shooting began in 2015 but it was suspended in 2018. Announcing the decision, Halitha tweeted, &lsquo;We filmed #Minmini&rsquo;s first half in 2015. It is purely a creative decision to shoot the &lsquo;second half&rsquo; in 2019. These young actors were so awesomely natural that we decided to wait for a few years for them to grow up rather than casting some other actors to play their elder versions.&rsquo;
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Music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s concert in Pune was stopped midway by the police as it went past the permissible time of 10 PM.

AR Rahman shares his ‘Rockstar moment’ after Pune police stopped his concert midway

Several fans reacted to the video and wrote that the situation could have been handled smoothly by the cops.

Music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s concert in Pune was stopped midway by the police as it went past the permissible time of 10 PM.

Music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s concert in Pune was stopped midway by the police as it went past the permissible time of 10 PM. Now, the singer has shared a video from his show in which he is seen performing with his fellow musicians on stage. The clip also featured his &lsquo;Rockstar moment&rsquo; as a police officer went on stage during AR Rahman&rsquo;s performance and asked him to wrap up the show.
The video concludes with, AR Rahman smiling and saying, &lsquo;Okay. I think we overpoured love and we are overboard the time. That's it, we are done. Timing is over. I like this. Thank you city of Pune, the organisers, and the amazing band.&rsquo;
Sharing the clip, AR Rahman wrote, &lsquo;Did we all just have the 'Rockstar' moment on stage yesterday? I think we did! We were overwhelmed by the love of the audience and kept wanting to give more...Pune, thank you once again for such a memorable evening. Here&rsquo;s a little snippet of our roller coaster ride ;).&rsquo;
Several fans reacted to the video and wrote that the situation could have been handled smoothly by the cops.
AR Rahman is currently enjoying the success of his latest release, &lsquo;Ponniyin Selvan 2&rsquo;. The film, which has music and background score by Rahman, has earned over ₹200 crore in just four days since its release.
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The event, which was attended by thousands of people, was organized at Raja Bahadur Mill area in Pune. Rahman was singing his last song and while singing he did not realise that it was already past 10 pm.&nbsp;

Police stop music maestro AR Rahman's Pune concert; here is why

The event, which was attended by thousands of people, was organized at Raja Bahadur Mill area in Pune. Rehman was singing his last song and while singing he did not realise that it was already past 10 pm. 

The event, which was attended by thousands of people, was organized at Raja Bahadur Mill area in Pune. Rahman was singing his last song and while singing he did not realise that it was already past 10 pm.&nbsp;

Music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s concert in Pune was stopped midway by the police on Sunday night after he continued to perform beyond the permissible time of 10 PM. The cops went on stage and asked the Oscar-winning singer to stop his performance and follow the deadline as per the SC guidelines otherwise legal action would be taken.
The event, which was attended by thousands of people, was organized at Raja Bahadur Mill area in Pune. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/hollywood/ar-rahman-thinks-india-sends-wrong-films-to-oscars-1679049284781">Rahman</a> was singing his last song and while singing he did not realise that it was already past 10 pm.
A video went viral on social media in which a police officer was seen walking on the stage and asking Rahman, other artists, and organisers to stop the music show.
No case has been registered in this connection, a senior police official said.
The incident has reportedly sparked criticism of the Pune Police's decision to allow the event to take place in an area designated as a silent zone due to the presence of many hospitals in the vicinity. It also caused a huge traffic jam, inconveniencing many people.
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Visibly uncomfortable Saira smiled and said, &lsquo;Sorry, I can&rsquo;t speak fluently in Tamil. So, please excuse me. I am super happy and excited because his voice is my favourite. I fell in love with his voice. That&rsquo;s all I can say.&rsquo;

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Visibly uncomfortable Saira smiled and said, ‘Sorry, I can’t speak fluently in Tamil. So, please excuse me. I am super happy and excited because his voice is my favourite. I fell in love with his voice. That’s all I can say.’

Visibly uncomfortable Saira smiled and said, &lsquo;Sorry, I can&rsquo;t speak fluently in Tamil. So, please excuse me. I am super happy and excited because his voice is my favourite. I fell in love with his voice. That&rsquo;s all I can say.&rsquo;

Music maestro AR Rahman was honoured at the recent Vikatan Cinema awards. He attended the event along with his wife Saira Banu. During his acceptance speech, Rahman thanked her for her support. The host then invited Saira on stage to say a few words and accept the trophy alongside her husband. Before she could address the audience, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/hollywood/ar-rahman-thinks-india-sends-wrong-films-to-oscars-1679049284781">AR Rahman</a> asked her to speak in Tamil and not in Hindi.
&lsquo;Don&rsquo;t talk in Hindi, speak in Tamil,&rsquo; he said. Saira responded by saying, &lsquo;Oh my God.&rsquo; &nbsp;Visibly uncomfortable Saira smiled and said, &lsquo;Sorry, I can&rsquo;t speak fluently in Tamil. So, please excuse me. I am super happy and excited because his voice is my favourite. I fell in love with his voice. That&rsquo;s all I can say.&rsquo;
AR Rahman and Saira tied the knot in 1995.
Currently, AR Rahman is awaiting the release of the upcoming period action &lsquo;Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2&rsquo;, directed by Mani Ratnam. He has composed music for the film. The film is all set to release on April 28.
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He also composed the film score and soundtrack of its prequel 'Ponniyin Selvan: I'.

AR Rahman shares pic with Mani Ratnam, gives an update on 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' music

He also composed the film score and soundtrack of its prequel 'Ponniyin Selvan: I'.

Academy Award winner AR Rahman these days is working on the background score of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' in London. He took to social media and shared a picture with Mani Ratnam from outside the recording studio.&nbsp;
He captioned the post 'PS2 at London'. &nbsp;He has also composed the film score and soundtrack of its prequel 'Ponniyin Selvan: I'.
Rahman has been a regular collaborater with Mani Ratnam since 'Roja' working in projects like 'Bombay', 'Dil Se', 'Guru' and many more
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According to AR Rahman, India has been submitting the incorrect movies to the Oscars. He thinks it it is important to put ourselves in the shoes of the 'Westerners'.
 

AR Rahman thinks India sends the wrong films to the Oscars 

This year Two Indian films, one in Tamil and one in Telugu, won Oscar awards which include , 'The Elephant Whisperers' and 'RRR'.

According to AR Rahman, India has been submitting the incorrect movies to the Oscars. He thinks it it is important to put ourselves in the shoes of the 'Westerners'.
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Music director AR Rahman believes that India is not sending the right movies to the Oscars. He said that despite being nominated Indian films don't win the award because Indian filmmakers fail see the film from a Westerner's perspective.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I occasionally observe that despite being nominated for an Oscar, our films are unsuccessful. Wrong movies are being nominated for the Oscars from India. And all I can say is DON'T. We must put ourselves in the shoes of others. To understand what is going on, I must put myself in the position of a Westerner. To understand what they are doing, I need to be in their position," he said.&nbsp;
Rahman, an Oscar winner himself, made the remarks in an interview to musician L Subramaniam conducted in January but the video of the conversation has been released now.&nbsp;
AR Rahman &nbsp;was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) which hosts the Oscars after his historic win in 2009. The singer-composer is now a regular voter and has been watching the films that qualify and get nominated. &nbsp;
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'I want Naatu-Naatu to win awards, I want them to win the Grammy also because any award for any of us will lift India up,' says AR Rahman.

Oscars 2023: AR Rahman roots for 'Naatu Naatu'; says 'I wanted them to win the Grammy also'

AR Rahman extends his support for SS Rajmouli's film song 'Naatu Naatu' ahead of Oscars 2023, here's what he said.

'I want Naatu-Naatu to win awards, I wanted them to win the Grammy also because any award for any of us will lift India up,' says AR Rahman.

Ace music composer-singer AR Rahman has rooted for the film'RRR's song 'Naatu Naatu', ahead of Oscars 2023. The song has bagged a nomination in the Best Original song category alongside 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything All At Once', 'Applause' from 'Tell It Like A Woman', 'Lift Me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'.
Speaking with the news agency ANI, Rahman said, 'I want Naatu-Naatu to win awards, I wanted them to win the Grammy also because any award for any of us will lift India up and the concentration of our culture will become higher.'
&lsquo;Naatu Naatu&rsquo; has already won quite a few major awards. The song bagged the Golden Globes in the Best Original Song category and the Best Song at the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards. 'Naatu Naatu' has been composed by MM Keeravani and its lyrics have been written by Chandrabose.
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Singer AR Rameen took to Instagram to share a horrific incident he and his team encountered three days ago.

AR Rahman’s son AR Rameen has a miraculous escape as chandelier falls on stage

Music maestro AR Rahman’s son, singer AR Rameen took to Instagram to share a horrific incident he and his team encountered three days ago, read here.

Singer AR Rameen took to Instagram to share a horrific incident he and his team encountered three days ago.

Music maestro AR Rahman&rsquo;s son, singer AR Rameen took to Instagram to share a horrific incident he and his team encountered three days ago. He mentioned that during the filming of a song, the chandeliers on the sets, which were suspended by a crane, crashed to the ground and nearly crushed them.
Sharing the pictures of the fallen chandelier, he wrote, &lsquo;I am thankful to the Almighty, my parents, family, well-wishers, and my spiritual teacher that I am safe and alive today. Just three nights ago, I was shooting for a song and I trusted the team to have taken care of the engineering and safety, while I was focusing on performing in front of the camera.&rsquo;
He continued, &lsquo;The whole truss and chandeliers that were suspended from a crane came crashing down while I was right in the middle of the spot. If it were a few inches here and there, a few seconds earlier or later, the whole rig would have fallen on our heads. My team and I are shell-shocked and unable to recover from the trauma.&rsquo;
Rahman also reacted to the accident and wrote, &lsquo;A few days back my son AR Ameen and his styling team escaped a potentially fatal disaster. Miraculously Alhamdulillah (by the Grace of God) there were no injuries after the accident at Film City, Mumbai. As we grow our industry, we need to have a movement towards world-class safety standards on Indian sets and locations. We are all quite shaken and are awaiting the results of the investigation into the incident by the insurance company as well as the production company Goodfellas Studios.&rsquo;
Several fans and celebrities are shocked to learn about this incident and they posted positive messages on Instagram.
Rameen made his singing debut with the film &lsquo;O Kadhal Kanmani&rsquo;. He has since sung songs in various languages, the recent one being &lsquo;Sooravalli Ponnu&rsquo; for &lsquo;Galatta Kalyanam&rsquo; (&lsquo;Atrangi Re&rsquo; Tamil dubbed).
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