Mani Ratnam's Tamil version of Ravan was launched at a gala function in Chennai on Friday.
There may be delays and lapses in preparation for the Commonwealth Games, but External Affairs Minister S M Krishna says the troubled event will be "off to a flying start" when A R Rahman starts singing the welcome song on October 3.
Donald Trump, accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump, was received by Kovind at the forecourt of majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan along with his wife Savita.
Though the Tamil version of Raavan's music album by A R Rahman doesn't scale the heights of brilliance, the maestro's expertise in instrumental arrangement, choice of vocals and Kaviperararu Vairamuthu's lyrics more than make up for it.
AR Rahman has been nominated in several categories for his compositions from the Oscar-winning movie.
A blow-by-blow account of what transpired at the music launch of Mani Ratnam's trilingual, Raavan -- starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram -- in Mumbai.
Slumdog Millionaire, which was orphaned a few months ago when distributor Warner Independent folded into the parent company, consolidated its Oscar nomination chances last week winning a slew of key awards and being nominated for four Golden Globes.
It will be another 10 days before the Commonwealth Games theme song is officially launched but Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman on Monday promised it would be worth the wait as his 'Yaaro India bula liya' would be unlike anything that has happened before.
Singer Falu caps tour with a stint in the Big Apple.
A closer look at the 'Power star's' new Telugu film.
Vocalist and composer Falu is living proof that classical music and rock can blend.
A fairly good screenplay, brilliant music by A R Rahman and good camera work makes this Telugu love story a must watch.
Baz Luhrmann wants to work with A R Rahman too.
Chennai erupted into spontaneous celebrations as the music maestro bagged two Grammies.
The names of Oscar winner Resul Pookutty and eminent Ayurvedic physician P K Warrier, selected for Padma Shri award, had not been recommended to the centre by the Kerala government, according to the state information commission.
Over 25,000 fans in Toronto were disappointed when A R Rahman's Jai Ho Concert, which was scheduled for Sunday night at the city's Air Canada centre, was cancelled because of technical problems.
Fans of the maestro are going to love this Tamil soundtrack.
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The deadly combination of Suriya, Murugadoss and Harris Jayaraj is back.
In addition to being nominated in the best picture, director, adapted screenplay and music categories for the Oscars, Slumdog Millionaire is also expected to be nominated for cinematography, editing and costumes.
The double Oscars and two Grammies winner A R Rahman, a practising Muslim, has taken it upon himself to promote love and unity through his music.
Celebrity hairstylist Ryan D'Rozario shares his secrets.
Judging by the songs, which all seem to begin promisingly but taper into nothingness, it looks like Vidyasagar really does need a shot of inspiration to boost his compositions.
Some of the tickets are now selling for 1,050 dollars per person on the musician's official website.
Barring the very heavy western feel, this Tamil album does have something going for it.
Watch the talk about the Global Citizen India Festival.
Gautham Menon on Vinnaithandi Varuvaya.
AR Rahman has composed the soundtrack for the Hollywood romantic comedy starring Vince Vaughn.
'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan may lost out on a Grammy win at the 52nd Grammy awards but the maestro is very happy for A R Rahman, who won two Grammies this year.
Here's why A R Rahman is the musical genius that he is.
Indian music maestro A R Rahman struck gold once again, bagging two trophies at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for his music in Slumdog Millionaire.
The music of What's Your Raashee is a case of wasted opportunity.
A R Rahman on Monday created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for his score in Slumdog Millionaire which swept the Academys, winning eight awards including one for sound engineer Resul Pookutty. The film, named the best at the Oscars, also fetched Danny Boyle the Best Director award, Simon Beaufoy best Adapted Screenplay and Anthony Dod Mantle the best Cinematography award. The rags-to-riches drama was also awarded for best Editing
But the icing in the cake will be the presence of its Oscar winners -- music director A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty -- at the special screening.
The musical genius is finally getting his dues, and all because of Slumdog Millionaire.
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