Aaromale Mix by Anoop RahmaniaC

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Jhootha Hi Sahi – Listen full songs

01 Cry Cry by rahmanism.com

02 Maiya Yashoda (Jamuna Mix) by rahmanism.com

03 Hello Hello by rahmanism.com

04 Do Nishaaniyan by rahmanism.com

05 Pam Para by rahmanism.com

06 I'll Be Waiting by rahmanism.com

07 Maiya Yashoda (Thames Mix) by rahmanism.com

08 Do Nishaaniyan Reprise by rahmanism.com

09 Call me Dil by rahmanism.com

Rahman unveils Games theme song

The Commonwealth Games’ theme song, Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto, by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman was unveiled at a glittering function here on Saturday.

The song calls upon everyone to participate in the October 3-14 mega sporting event.

“I wrote the first line six months back and kept tweaking it till I finally finished it last night (Friday). It is definitely an honour to compose the official theme song, which is in the spirit of the Commonwealth Games,” said Rahman.

The theme song was recently cleared by the Group of Ministers headed by Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy.

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said that the city will hold the best ever Games.

“The Games, which have come to India for the first time, are going to be the most memorable Commonwealth Games ever held. We are confident that Delhi, with India behind it, will be able to achieve what many people believe may not be possible,” she said after the launch of the theme song.

“I do believe that along with (Organising Committee chairman) Suresh Kalmadi and his team, with support of the Indian government, the very warm and kind blessings of Prime Minister of India, we will achieve the best ever Games held anywhere in the world,” she added.

The unveiling of the theme song was delayed by a few days after the GoM asked Rahman to tweak the song.

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AR Rahman wins two Grammys

A.R. Rahman strikes Grammys gold

A.R. Rahman scored a double triumph at the Grammy Awards here Sunday, scooping two early honors for his music from Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire."

Rahman won the first Grammy of the pre-show at the Staples Center in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture category before his "Jai Ho" won in the best motion picture song category moments later.

"This is insane, god is great again," Rahman said as he accepted his second award before a VIP audience.

Rahman's rivals in the soundtrack category included Steve Jordan for "Cadillac Records," Quentin Tarantino for "Inglourious Basterds", and the producers of "Twilight" and "True Blood."

In the best song category Rahman's beaten rivals included Bruce Springsteen for his song "The Wrestler," from the Oscar-nominated movie of the same name.

The Grammy success comes after Rahman earned two Oscars for his music in "Slumdog Millionaire" at last year's Academy Awards.

A. R. Rahman selling 2010 calendar for "education for the less privileged kids"

BUY CALENDAR

Oscar winning musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) has come up with a Calendar 2010 in aid of "education for the less privileged children".

With pictures of Rahman in various music related moods/settings and his thoughts on topics like love, music, and language; this desk-top calendar is being sold for Rupees 250.

Reportedly produced by A. R. Rahman Foundation in collaboration with World Light (Audio Media Education subsidiary), its photographs are captured by T. Selvakumar, Audio Media Education director.

"All praises belong to the Almighty", is one of the quotes on the Calendar.

A. R. Rahman Foundation wants to "make poverty history". As a first step towards achieving the vision of "strive towards making poverty history", the Foundation will set up educational institutions and provide world class, state-of-the-art infrastructure and education to underprivileged children who do not have the means to access & fund their education. This will equip them with knowledge and skill sets to pursue specialized higher studies that will provide them career opportunities to build a secure future for themselves and their families, Foundation states.

Foundation is reportedly providing free music education to 30 students from corporation schools in Chennai (India) in Rahman''s world-class K M Music Conservatory and aims at increasing this number.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has applauded Rahman for his efforts in educating the less privileged children, saying religions tell us to help the helpless. Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged other world entertainment celebrities to follow Rahman in contributing to poverty eradication from the planet.

Some recognitions @ 2009 end

Fellowship of Trinity College London



16th December 2009 saw renowned composer Allah Rakha Rahman receiving an Honorary Fellowship of Trinity College London (Hon TCL). The award was presented by Barry Wordsworth as part of the Trinity College of Music graduation ceremony in the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, on the Old Royal Naval College world heritage site in Greenwich – the home of the prestigious Trinity College of Music. On a beautiful and snow-clad day, the campus looked stunning, especially views of the River Thames.

The award was conferred on A.R. Rahman in respect of his distinctive contribution to and creativity in the arts. He was nicknamed the ‘Mozart of Madras’ by Time Magazine and is best known in the UK for the musical Bombay Dreams and the scores for films like Roja, Bombay, Lagaan, Kanatthil Muthamittal, Rang de Basanti, Guru, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Provoked, Sivaji, Jodhaa Akbar, Ghajini, Couples Retreat

AR Rahman becomes CNN IBN Indian of the year


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described A. R. Rahman’s music as inspirational, saying when he heard his songs in the White House, he had a sense of joy and achievement.

“Rahman’s music is inspirational... When I heard Rahman in the White House, you cannot imagine the sense of joy and achievement...,” Dr. Singh said, conferring the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award on the Oscar-winning music director.
Rahman, who was also given an award for entertainment, said “lessening the divide” through music was his intention.

A R Rahman wins two nominations for Grammy Awards 2010

Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman has won two nominations at the 2010 Grammy Awards for his soundtracks from the movie Slumdog Millionaire.

The song Jai Ho – which fetched A R Rahman two Academy awards and a Golden Globe Award – has been nominated in the Grammy Awards category of ‘Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media,” along with Gulzar and Tanvi Shah.

Rahman, 44, also has also been nominated in the category of ‘Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media’ for the film Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle.

The Grammy awards will be presented on January 31st at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

A R Rahman nominated for Oscar 2010

After the success of Jai Ho last year, A R Rahman's song NA Na.. from Hollywood film Couples Retreat has been nominated for 2010 Academy Awards. The song is among the 63 songs shortlisted for nomination for the Best Song category for the 82nd Academy Awards this year.

According to media reports, this number is personally very special for Rahman as it has been sung by his son and also written by him. With this nomination, the album is likely be a huge hit in India very soon. Saregama India had recently launched Rahman's Couples Retreat sound track in Chennai on 18 January 2010.

Rahman Rocks @ Sydney

Spielberg on A.R. Rahman

Steven Spielberg, one of the most successful Hollywood directors of all time, has said that he would like to work with Indian music maestro AR Rahman.

“He is a very promising composer. I have heard interesting compositions of Rahman and would love to work with him in the near future, though my all-time favorite is John Williams,” said the legendary Steven Spielberg, when asked about A.R. Rahman in an interview to a leading daily.

A.R. Rahman Sings for India-Australia Friendship

Forty thousand Sydneysiders on Saturday (Jan 16) night clapped and cheered as the 'Mozart of Madras' A.R. Rahman (pictured above in Sydney) and his troupe provided a spectacular musical extravaganza to salute India-Australia friendship.

Seamlessly blending the traditional with the modern, the music spanned the differences of language, enthralling old and young, touching the very heart strings at a time when Australia-India bilateral relations have come under strain following attacks on Indians in Australia.

Music transcends boundaries and Saturday night it did, as Sydneysiders were taken on a journey of peace and joy by Rahman and his amazing troupe of nearly 40 musicians, dancers and supporting artists over 2-1/2 hours even as ominous clouds threatened to give way. A steady drizzle began as the sonorous sounds of "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" filled the cool night air.

It being one of the most anticipated concerts staged as part of the three-week Sydney Festival, people had begun securing places as early as 12 p.m. to get up and close with their music idol at the Parramatta Park, in the western Sydney suburb of Parramatta which has the largest population of Indian and South Asiansin Australia.

Even the American-born Premier of New South Wales, Kristina Keneally, couldn't conceal her excitement.

She said: "This event is a celebration of Indian culture, music and dance and acknowledges the invaluable contribution that the Indian community has made to the social fabric of NSW. It sends a clear message that NSW is a welcoming place for people of every country to study, live and work."

For the 20 young boys and girls, who got a chance to perform with the world renowned maestro, it was the most exhilarating experience.

"It was a mind blowing opportunity that comes probably only once in a lifetime. We had intense rehearsals for five days and were really nervous, but once on stage, the energy and power ofthe music just consumed us all," Akshita Mohan, 18, a resident of suburban Westleigh who was one of the supporting dancers, told IANS.

It is not often that an artiste of Rahman's calibre performs for free, but that is typical of the man and his music.

"The concert is a gesture of friendship and goodwill between the two countries. I hope this solidarity continues to grow and blossom through the coming years," said Rahman amidst deafening applause.

For those who couldn't brave the crowds, the concert was telecast live by Australian Broadcasting Corporation to 44 countries with Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, who plays for Chennai Super Kings, as one of the hosts.

Rahman, who flew back home on Sunday morning, was a guest of the NSW state government and Sydney Festival, which is Australia's largest annual cultural event, showcasing a broad spectrum of Australian and international dance, theatre, visual arts and music.

As festival director Lindy Hume told IANS: "There are only a handful of living artists in any genre whose work is instantly and easily embraced in both eastern and western cultures - and one of them is A.R. Rahman. The message of this concert is one of harmony and cultural understanding between Australia and India, two countries who share so much more than a national day (Jan 26) and love of cricket."

The mesmerising performance, enhanced by state-of-the-art digital projections, ended on a high with the magical power and vitality of "Jai Ho" reaching a crescendo in "Vande Mataram" as fireworks lit the night sky .

Concert: Sydney Festival 16 January 2010

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