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A R Rahman's only authorised biography, 'Notes of A dream' released

MUMBAI: As fans, we all have wanted to know what goes on into the mind of a music maestro, what has been his journey like? Alas, the maestro has been reluctant or maybe shy, but here is our chance to understand his life. The maestro, who we are speaking about here, is the Mozart of Madras, A R Rahman. This Saturday, ‘Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A. R. Rahman’ written by Krishna Trilok was released in Mumbai.

Running a little behind the schedule, Rahman emerged and the audience forgot the wait. Apologising immediately, Rahman shared how he was working till 5 am and later went to Chennai for the trailer launch of 2.0 and then came here.

Two giants from the book industry, Landmark and Penguin Random Book House joined hands to successfully celebrate launch of the legend’s biography. Rahman’s biography written by author Krishna Trilok brings out his soul more than it focuses on the dizzying heights of stardom, he has reached and multiple accolades. During a casual chit chat, Krishna

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150 Million Albums, 1 Broadway Show: A.R. Rahman’s American Gamble

The interview which appears below, was originally published by Richard Corliss on Time in January 2005. ©The rights to this material are reserved to the owner. If you have any concerns or comments, please send an email to info@rahmaniac.com.

My job description — the critic — suggests that I’m here to criticize, point out mistakes in movies and shows, and pull the wings off works of art to keep them from flying. But there’s a missionary impulse in those of us who write about entertainment. We’re the Murine of journalism: we want to open your eyes to see what you might have missed in familiar pop culture. We also want you to see estimable works that don’t get the publicity or endorsements that might persuade you to seek them out.

Every 20 years or so, I get missionary about a Broadway show — to be exact, about the music I love in a certain Broadway show. In the 80s the show was Chess, with book and lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, late of the Swedish pop group ABBA. For me,

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A.R. Rahman

A.R. Rahman: The Maestro of Music

Renowned globally for his profound artistry and innovative compositions, A.R. Rahman is a name synonymous with contemporary Indian music. With a career spanning over three decades, Rahman has not only shaped the soundscape of Indian cinema but has also made significant contributions to world music, earning him the title of "The Mozart of Madras." His unique blend of classical Indian music with electronic sounds and orchestral arrangements has revolutionized the music industry, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of global music.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Born as A.S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1967, in Chennai, India, Rahman's journey in music began at a young age. His father, R.K. Shekhar, was a film-score composer and conductor for Tamil and Malayalam films, which introduced Rahman to the world of music. After his father's untimely death when Rahman was just nine years old, he took up music professionally to support his family. His early exposure to both Indian classical and Western music allowed him to develop