Dear Rahmaniacs, Director S.J. Surya is famous for his controversial films . Though, the films may not be suitable for all age groups, yet he has been blessed with an opportunity to work with ARR for his famous two films ( NEW & Ah AAH ) . he shares his experiences with ARR and is as below :- He is a very open, candid person, and speaks very plainly without any hidden facts .
*INTRODUCTION* :- S.J Surya has been working as an Asst Director for 6 years, and then started his career as a Director. It was actor AJITH who made S.J. Surya a director for his film Vaali . S.S. chakravarthi produced the film. Then came Kushi. *WHEN AND HOW HE MET ARR :-* At the time of making Kushi in Hindi, Surya was flying from Mumbai to Chennai. In the flight, he met ARR. ARR was sitting with his mother, and Raihana was sitting separetely. When ARR 's mother got up to go to the wash room, Suryah went and immediately took her seat and asked ARR " Can I disturb you ?. I have a request. I need to make a film with you. working with you is a great dream for me. ". ARR replied " Tell me a good story. I shall do it". Surya said " Sir.. I am ready to tell". ARR asked " Here itself". Surya started narrating the story in the flight itself. ( in 1 hr 45 minutes ) . when they got down, ARR said he will do that film for Surya. Surya says that it was a lucky flight, as take off and landing happened so superbly ( Taking off with ARR and Landing with ARR confirming his film for Suryah ) *EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ARR* :- Surya says " There is no need for anybody to realise ARR 's greatness through me. He is a GENIUS... NO DOUBT.. ( he says this thrice ). working with him is a pleasure. His tunes are always different. Unlike others, ARR never sits and composes his tunes. One has to say the feel of the scene and situation, then ARR goes alone , and gives a feel of the tune. If the director is satisfied, then that piece would become an ATOM BOMB. Only a man who has good clarity of mind, can compose such tunes. One's Inner beauty gets reflected in such tunes. The Inner Peace of Mind of ARR, His religuous trip, His sinceriety ( irrespestive of becoming such a big genius ) reflects in his tunes". ( espcially in the song " Thottal Poo Malarum " in new .. Lyrics " Azhagiya Thoolkal, Payaghiza Naatkal) . To compose such tunes, You need a good clarity of mind . Suryah has loved those experiences by staying near to ARR in those times. "*NEW" SONGS VERY REFRESHFUL AND YOUTHFUL :-* Vaali Sir wrote the Lyrics. But some portion of the lyrics was written by ARR himself. ( In the song " New new".. 1 o clock , 2 o clock were written by ARR Himself ) It was like a blessing to Suryah. Then Vaali sir added the name of the Films done by MGR to that song. ARR does tunes superbly. A correct tune was given when a kid suddenly becomes old. *FACTS ABOUT THE FILM " NEW" :-* Actually, the film is based on an English Film. Not a full copy. Inspiration . From the Film " BIG". But the sentiments of mother are all done by Suryah. Some scientific mix done here and there . *FILM AH AAH :-* Unforgettable song is " Mayilerage ". Its about two dreams. More than that, The BGM of that song is awesome ( THEME 13 FROM Ah AAH ). (He whistles the BGM ) . A correct mindset is required for doing such BGMs. an apt BGM for dreams, and memories. *SPECIAL THANKS TO ARR FOR GIVING "AARAI KODI" SONG* :- Surya enjoys talking abt that song. Actually, that was supposed to be sung by another singer, but then ARR decided that he would sing that song himself. Lot of claps for that song in Theatres. He says he is confident that he will become bigger in future, as said in that song. In he beginning, the lyrics was " Naan Naan ( Myself Myself )" . *Then ARR corrected him saying " You should never boast of yourself. be Humble and changed the lyrics to " Adiyen ( humbly myself ) ". * Surya says that while recording with Music Director Deva, he used to play pranks, but with ARR, he used to be so disciplined. *TOTTAL POO MALARUM ( RETUNING ) :-* ARR was very adamant that he wont do any remix. Surya insisted and wanted " Pesuvadha Kiliyaa song " to be remixed. ARR said " why you want a remix ??..I cannot do all that ... Please ". Surya showed the heaven above and said " Kannadasan Sir is desiring that you do this for his sake". ARR said " Ok Go today and come tomorrow". . When Surya returned next day ARR once again said " No No... ". Then ARR told " If so desired, I will do Thottal Poo Malarum Song". Surya somehow wanted ARR to do something for him and wanted to capitalise on the situation. But ARR insisted that he will change the tune. So saying ARR asked Surya to come at 2 : 00 AM. when Surya went the CD was ready. He listened the CD in his car and was terrified. He excalimed " A record breaking tune for a record breaking tune. Its not Possible. Not a remix... but a fresh MIX". AN iDEAL SONG BY MR. A.R.RAHMAN . with the old lyrics. A FRESH COMPOSITION OF MR. A.R. RAHMAN AND NOT A REMIX . Surya heard the song for 150 times in a loop. *TELUGU " NEW" :-* It was remake and done by Mahesh Babu. But was a flop there . Because Tom Cruise was given a Jim Carey role says Suryah. He claims that mistake was his. *FAVOURITE SONG OF ARR* :- VANDEMATARAM *FAVOURITE SINGER* :- A.R.RAHMAN *FAVOURITE ACTRESS* :- SIMRAN -- regards, Vithur A.R.RAHMAN - MY BREATH & LIFE FORCE
