AR Rahman
Amitabh Bachchan to receive Lata Mangeshkar Award; AR Rahman, Randeep Hooda also honoured
Amitabh Bachchan, a name synonymous with megastardom in the Indian film industry, has amassed numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career. Adding to his long list of achievements, he will soon be honoured with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puruskar.
Hans Zimmer to debut in Bollywood, collaborate with AR Rahman
Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has commenced shooting for “Ramayana”, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Nitesh and producer Namit Malhotra have enlisted the services of Oscar-winners Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman for the project. Hans Zimmer is renowned for his work on films such as “The Lion King”, “Man of Steel”, “Interstellar”, “Dark Knight” Trilogy, and “Inception”, among others.
AR Rahman defends decision to use AI in music, credits it as a 'tool to speed up things’
Renowned musician AR Rahman has sparked a conversation in the music industry after revealing his use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recreating the voices of two late singers, Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed, for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Rajinikanth's “Lal Salaam”. While the decision has drawn criticism, Rahman stands firm, defending the integration of AI as a means to enhance efficiency rather than replace human talent.
AR Rahman clarifies use of AI to recreate voices of late singers
Renowned composer AR Rahman has addressed the controversy surrounding his use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Rajinikanth's upcoming film “Lal Salaam”. The move sparked mixed reactions from fans, prompting Rahman to provide clarification.
AR Rahman reaches Nagore Dargah in auto-rickshaw
Renowned musician AR Rahman, made a humble yet significant entrance at the Nagore Dargah in Nagapattinam, arriving in an auto-rickshaw to participate in the revered Kanduri festival.
Arijit Singh reveals AR Rahman was the first to use auto-tune
In a recent interview, Arijit Singh explained that auto-tune cannot turn non-singers into singers and revealed that Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman first used it.
Coke Studio Bangla presents ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ in original tune amid Pippa controversy
Coke Studio Bangla has launched a new video song featuring eminent poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s “Karar Oi Louho Kabat", in its original tune sung by young students from numerous educational institutions of the country, to commemorate the 53rd Victory Day.
Legal notice sent to halt streaming of AR Rahman’s ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ rendition
A legal notice was served on the government in order to remove or halt the streaming of AR Rahman’s version of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kabat” from all social media, OTT, and streaming platforms in Bangladesh immediately.
Protests by artistes from two Bengals rise against distortion of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’
National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”.
'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology
Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.
After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’
Eminent Indian poet Joy Goswami, shared, “Distorting songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam in this manner is a form of misrepresentation and should not be acceptable. I express my agreement with your protest against such actions.”
Nazrul’s granddaughter will not let anyone tarnish his legacy
According to them, if artistes unite and make this demand collectively without resorting to chaos, then it's possible to find a solution to the crisis that has arisen. Aiming that anyone else will become aware before taking any attempts to alter the tunes of Nazrul and Rabindranath, or any other artiste's work.
Netizens slam AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Sangeet
Famed music composer-singer AR Rahman’s version of Bengali poet and songwriter Kazi Nazrul Islam’s classic song, “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” has sparked diverse reactions amongst listeners and admirers of Nazrul Sangeet, making them say “can't play with our emotions."
AR Rahman slaps Rs 10 crore defamation case against surgeons' association
"We take responsibility for everything. Please do not target A R Rahman, who has nothing to do with the event's organisation," CEO Hemanth who organised AR Rahman's last concert which later got cancelled.
AR Rahman shares highlights of Chennai concert amid controversy
Renowned music maestro AR Rahman posted a highlight reel of his recent Chennai concert on September 10. This move comes in the wake of criticism and controversy surrounding the event, with attendees alleging mismanagement and harassment.
Changing faith led to ‘more peaceful life’: AR Rahman
AR Rahman expressed that things began to fall into place as he accepted his new faith. He found it more tranquil and stated that 'things kind of opened up' professionally for him.
AR Rahman’s daughter becomes music composer for Tamil film 'Minmini'
Khatija Rahman, daughter of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, will be making her debut as a music composer for the upcoming Tamil film, "Minmini"
'The Kerala Story' row: AR Rahman shares video of Hindu wedding inside mosque
Legendary musician AR Rahman has retweeted a video of a Hindu wedding taking place inside a mosque on his official Twitter account. The "Dil Se Re" singer shared the video just a day before the release of the controversial film "The Kerala Story".
‘Speak in Tamil not Hindi’: AR Rahman tells wife at award show
Despite his productions in multiple languages and across countries, AR Rahman has been a vocal advocate of the Tamil language
