*India, Oz should 'redefine friendship': Rahman*
Rohit Bhan
Thursday, January 14, 2010 (Sydney)
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Two time Oscar award winner AR Rahman is all set to perform in Sydney after
a gap of five years but this comes at a time when Australia has been in the
news for all the wrong reasons.
In an exclusive chat with NDTV's Rohit Bhan, the Mozart of Madras says that
his concert in Sydney will redefine the friendship again".
*NDTV*: This event has happened at a time when there are so many
uncomfortable things happening in Australia, how do you weigh it?
*Rahman*: For me it is a historic event because of two things on the
positive side. Firstly Australia has been very kind to me, my song
*Jai Ho* became
number one here (Australia) also I have had a great audience in Melbourne
and Sydney last year. Now this concert has to redefine the friendship again
so I haven t given any interviews about the racial killing as everything has
been painted in the same brush.
There were racial killings but there were other kinds of killings as well
but everything get packaged in one kind, which is very dangerous. So, it is
important to get on with the future with a positive mind. This concert is
the first step in that direction. The Australian government is supporting
it, I hope the people support it too.
*NDTV*: This event is also being held to promote cultural harmony and better
understanding of the Indian community, through your music, through your
performance. To what extent will you be able to take it forward?
*Rahman*: A concert is an event where all communities come together. I want
people to blog and send messages which I think should help clear out
misunderstandings.
*NDTV*: Apart from your show there will be other folk bands. So, do you
think Indian music has achieved that level where it is being recognised
globally?
*Rahman*: Indian music has got a wealth of stuff and there is not even one
per cent that has come out. So, I am sure that in the future people will
enjoy much more than this, we are all a very small part of it.
*NDTV*: There have been unpleasant exchanges between members from both the
countries over the incidences which have happened in Australia, do you have
any message for them?
*Rahman*: As I said don t worsen the situation, don t fight over the past,
forgive the past, let s heal that and go on with the future in a positive
way.
India has meanwhile asked Australia to take immediate steps to curb violence
against its citizens there, warning that recent attacks could affect
relations between the two countries. The violence has caused an uproar in
India, which has millions of citizens working and studying abroad.
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*Therz a Video In this page, ARR Interview >
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