After Slumdog, another dream for Rahman Inspired by the rags-to-riches story of Slumdog Millionaire, Academy Award winner A R Rahman has decided to provide that magical element that made the slumdog a millionaire: opportunity.
At the K M Music Conservatory, the classical music school started by Rahman, a set of 24 violins are waiting for students chosen from the Government-run MGR School next door. The only criterion is aptitude. This is just the beginning for the school that has arguably one of the best Western music training faculties and facilities. "The dream is to train them well enough to play a symphony. It is not an overnight project," Jyoti said. "Slumdog Millionaire seems to leave a positive effect on everybody including Rahman, who is now planning to reach out to the poor students who have interest in music. After all, he is a humble Sufi at heart," Jyoti Nair Belliappa, the administrative officer of the school told The Indian Express. Started by Rahman last March, K M Music Conservatory is a one of its kind school that teaches Indian and Western music in their purest, classical form. Classes are conducted by world-renowned professors while Rahman himself drops in whenever he can. While it is Rehman's genius that has attracted students from faraway places, it is his humility and dedication that has impressed these youngsters after their interaction with him here. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-slumdog-another-dream-for-rehman/427121/ -- regards, Vithur
