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    #HappyBirthdayRahman: Celebrating the man, his music and magic

    #HappyBirthdayRahman: Celebrating the man, his music and magic
    Written by Sneha Bengani
    Edited by Shalini Ojha
    Jan 06, 2020, 11:02 am 3 min read
    #HappyBirthdayRahman: Celebrating the man, his music and magic
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    Call him what you may, Mozart of Madras, Isai Puyal (musical storm) or Allah Rakha Rahman, he rules over millions of hearts. He surfaced in Indian musicverse decades ago, 1992 to be exact with Mani Ratnam's Roja, and he hasn't left our hearts since. As AR Rahman turns 53 today, we celebrate the man, his music and his enduring mojo.

    Everlasting partnerships with iconic filmmakers

    Much of Rahman's Hindi film music is the result of legendary partnerships with iconic directors. Be it Mani Ratam's terror dramas (Roja, Bombay, Dil Se), Imtiaz Ali's stories of escape (Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha), Ashutosh Gowariker's historical epics (Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar) or Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's tales of modern India (Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6), Rahman's heartfelt melodies have given each story its soul and poignancy.

    A philanthropist, a vocal social change campaigner

    The Oscar-winning musician is also a philanthropist and vocal social change campaigner, constantly working with new talents and technologies. Remember the song Jiya Se Jiya, from his 2008 album 'Connections'? One among his several initiatives, it was Rahman's way of promoting the free hugs movement. He also said that Rajinikanth was a refreshing change for Tamil Nadu politics.

    Rahman can create magic, but finds framing sentences difficult

    The maestro may have captured expressions of millions but doesn't talk much. When asked why he chooses to remain a 'man of few words', Rahman said he didn't know how to frame sentences. He finds music easier. "You can do it (music) with your fingers and heart. Talking is not, so I thought of speaking less and working more is better," he said.

    Technology is the next step, Rahman knows it

    One of the biggest reasons why Rahman remains relevant is because he embraces changes, doesn't battle it. He will learn everything about a gadget in a short time, he has crashed drones and he loves photography. "I can learn the most complex synthesizers with algorithms and FM synthesis and resynthesis," he told HT while admitting that operating iPhone wasn't a cakewalk for him.

    Loving Rahman takes time. But once done, it only grows

    Rahman's music is personal, yet universal, pushing boundaries, challenging conventions. His work is so prolific that we have a Rahman song for every mood. Distinguishing his music even in a language incomprehensible is easy. However, loving it takes time, but once done, it only grows. There is nothing like a bad Rahman song. Either you understand it or you don't. Such is his magic.

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