The Recording of Aalakanda from Sangamam(tamil) This song was sung by singer Hariharan and yesteryear music director MS Viswanathan ( MSV). Rahman called M S Viswanathan"s residence and requested him to sing a song for him. MSV was hesitant as he did not want to sing for other composers. So MSV went to Rahman's studio to tell him in person. But on reaching the studio he found a festive air over the place and came to know it was Rahman's birthday. MSV did not have the heart to say "no" and finally agreed to sing the song. When MSV heard the song in the film he was moved to tears and thanked Rahman for giving him a beautiful song. MSV has also sung another heart-breaking song in the film "Kannathil Muthamittal" by Mani Ratnam wich speaks about the emotions of the Sri Lankan refugees. Cheers to ARR
