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AR Rahman to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' song

AR Rahman to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' song

Rediff.com1 days ago

Music composer A R Rahman has agreed to credit the Junior Dagar Brothers for their influence on the song 'Veera Raja Veera' from the film 'Ponniyin Selvan: II', following a Supreme Court hearing.

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.'

Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has publicly criticized Mumbai University after being uninvited from a student event, citing concerns over freedom of expression and the current political climate.

Rahman To Make His Acting Debut

Rahman To Make His Acting Debut

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman is set to step into acting for the first time in the 2026 comedy Moonwalk.

AR Rahman returns home after hospitalisation due to dehydration

AR Rahman returns home after hospitalisation due to dehydration

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Renowned music director A R Rahman has been admitted to a corporate hospital in Chennai. Sources say he is doing fine, but details about his hospitalization are not yet available.

Rahman On Communal Remark: 'Never Wished To Cause Pain'

Rahman On Communal Remark: 'Never Wished To Cause Pain'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.'

Rahman Goes AI!

Rahman Goes AI!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The maestro is all set to launch Secret Mountain, an AI-powered band on the Metaverse.

Watch: Nushrratt's Heady Experience

Watch: Nushrratt's Heady Experience

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Nushrratt Bharuccha offered prayers at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Tuesday and sought Lord Shiva's blessings.

2 IPS officers transferred, put on wait, over AR Rahman concert mess

2 IPS officers transferred, put on wait, over AR Rahman concert mess

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

A senior official attached with the Tambaram police commissionerate has been transferred and put under compulsory wait, days after the AR Rahman concert row that among others witnessed traffic snarls which even affected the movement of the Chief Minister's convoy.

Spotted: AR Rahman in London

Spotted: AR Rahman in London

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Reader Rajeena Suresh has sent us a photograph.

Meet Dr AR Rahman

Meet Dr AR Rahman

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The Middlesex University, London conferred an honorary doctorate on the Oscar-winning composer on July 8.

AR Rahman dedicates this hit song to Dhoni...

AR Rahman dedicates this hit song to Dhoni...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has dedicated the hit song Chale Chalo from the movie Lagaan to Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the song motivates teammates to play together.

Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.

Spotted: AR Rahman in Michigan

Spotted: AR Rahman in Michigan

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Reader Ajai A caught the music maestro on a 2006 tour.

Spotted: AR Rahman in Toronto

Spotted: AR Rahman in Toronto

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Reader Brian Leno caught up with AR Rahman in Canada.

PIX: Grandeur, Patriotic Fervour Mark IPL Closing Gala

PIX: Grandeur, Patriotic Fervour Mark IPL Closing Gala

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 closing ceremony ahead of the final between RCB and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

AR Rahman, on Sivaji and sisters

AR Rahman, on Sivaji and sisters

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The music maestro discusses working with Shankar on the big Rajnikanth film.

Maestro in concert: AR Rahman's LA show

Maestro in concert: AR Rahman's LA show

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The music composer performed in Los Angeles last Sunday.

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Thug Life Review: Mani Ratnam's Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.

AR Rahman awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize

AR Rahman awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

AR Rahman's back in Oscar race with Tamil song

AR Rahman's back in Oscar race with Tamil song

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The Tamil song 'Na Na' has been shortlisted for nomination in the original song category for the 82nd Academy Awards.

It's going to be Dr AR Rahman from now on

It's going to be Dr AR Rahman from now on

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

After the double Oscar win, an honorary doctorate awaits the music wizard AR Rahman from the Middlesex University, London.

Watch Rahman Perform Chhaava LIVE!

Watch Rahman Perform Chhaava LIVE!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'Look at the amazing combination of you coming from Punjab, me coming from Chennai, and we are making a Marathi film.'

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's music maestro AR Rahman and India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli will join forces to compose the official anthem for the inaugural season of the star-studded Premier Futsal League.

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

'Fatwa against AR Rahman is so silly'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

It's not time to gather at religious places: AR Rahman on COVID-19

It's not time to gather at religious places: AR Rahman on COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Listen to the government's advice. Self-isolation for a few weeks may give you many more years.'

Is This The Reason For Rahman's Divorce?

Is This The Reason For Rahman's Divorce?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'I don't think infidelity is the cause of a lot of breakdowns in marriages.'

A R Rahman Speaks Out On His Divorce

A R Rahman Speaks Out On His Divorce

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira have decided to separate after nearly three decades of marriage.

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Meanwhile, several Twitter users linked Rahman's post apparently to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Hindi and subsequent reactions from several quarters.

PIX: Akshay, Tiger, Rahman light up IPL opening ceremony

PIX: Akshay, Tiger, Rahman light up IPL opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

There was dancing, there was singing and heavy dose of patriotism on a glitzy night at the Indian Premier League opening ceremony in Chennai on Friday.

AR Rahman and Kailasa?

AR Rahman and Kailasa?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The composer trio of popular band Kailasa are now expanding their domain into Bollywood and are in talks with the Mozart of Madras, A R Rahman, who may sing for them.

Akshay, Rahman, Sonu Nigam to dazzle at IPL 2024 Opener

Akshay, Rahman, Sonu Nigam to dazzle at IPL 2024 Opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will bring their signature charisma and high-octane energy to the ceremony.

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

A poignant tribute from the Oscar-winning musician.

Hariharan, an AR Rahman fan

Hariharan, an AR Rahman fan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Hariharan credits A R Rahman for boosting his career.

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The maestro turns 50.

Spotted: AR Rahman in Los Angeles

Spotted: AR Rahman in Los Angeles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Reader Ramesh sends us a photograph.

AR Rahman's CWG theme song tweaked

AR Rahman's CWG theme song tweaked

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Amid criticism that it failed to meet the expectations of the people, the theme song of the Commonwealth Games composed by A R Rahman has been tweaked a bit to make it peppier like the popular Bollywood number 'Chak de'.

Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman in tax evasion case

Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman in tax evasion case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Rahman had received Rs 3,47,77,200 from Libra Mobile during 2010-11 in his individual capacity as an artiste which must have been considered for taxation and this was not considered by the Assessing Officer in the reassessment order.

Who Is Rakul Giving Her Heart To?

Who Is Rakul Giving Her Heart To?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The New Year has begun -- and work has started -- but the stars are in no hurry to rush home! We catch up with their travel diaries.