He quietly goes about doing what he's best at: delivering one hit song after the other. In town for the Delhi Half Marathon event – he's also composed the theme track for the marathon – he doesn't get hassled by jostling fans vying for his attention and autograph, or the heat. But as we ask him to pose for a photo, he begins to look distinctly uncomfortable. Still not used to the limelight, is he? Rahman smiles, but says nothing.
Even as we're swaying to his tunes in Jodhaa Akbar and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na , Rahman's gone ahead and done Danny Boyle's film, Slum Dog Millionaire, that premiered in the Toronto Film Festival to rave reviews. How does he keep churning music at this speed? "For Slum Dog Millionaire, I worked on the music and created it in one stretch. It was made very fast, I will not be surprised if it is the world's fastest music composition," smiles Rahman. He is also maha excited about the track he has done for the marathon. "It is more of a background score, reflecting the joy and ecstasy of such an event. I have tried to make it sound innocent, to bring out the joy and euphoria of being a child. Sadly, then we all grow up and we lose this innocence. One day we all mature," says Rahman, his tone nostalgic. And while he's singing the sports tune, how does he rate India's performance at the Olympics? "Getting a gold medal was something really great. I believe we as a country have a momentum now. We are progressing in all the spheres, be it arts, economy, IT, sports and of course, films," says Rahman proudly. Doesn't this proud Indian seem a natural choice for composing the theme song for the 2010 Commonwealth Games? Rahman gives a knowing smile, and says, "I've already been approached by the sports ministry for this. In fact, I was just talking to Mr (Suresh) Kalmadi. I don't know for sure yet, but I might do something for the Commonwealth Games as well." Isn't this music to our ears? http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/2010s_tunesetter/articleshow/3471685.cms -- regards, Vithur ARR in my Heart; His Music in my Blood;
