Re: Re: [arr] Jaipur concert-Rahman rewrites history!
U r one of the rarest and luckiest of fans Surely, at the same time, ur mail prooves that ARR is gentle and kind enough and so easily excessible .BUT MIND U, HE IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PURE HEART AND PURE LOVE FOR MUSIC...[like all those who could meet him at Jaipur] MY THROAT CHOKED AS I READ UR DESCRIPTION OF UR MEETING WITH HIM . I too had planned for attending Jaipur concert...but family duties came first and my wishes took a back seat. The way this concert is described, it surely must've been a larger success than the one at Delhi. Pray for me that I attend the next one at ChennaiI'm in delhi and its very difficuld but one can always try and nothing better than listening to ARR live Nilima On Wed, 02 Apr 2008 arr pavan wrote : >Dudes Nazeef, Pawan, Navas, Vithur, Gomzey ! Thanks for sharing the >experiences on how Emperor Arr captured the Forts of Rajasthan :) > > > Rgds Pavn > > > > >naztitude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Jaipur- History rewritten!! > >As the whole world may know-Rajasthan, The incredible state of >India, known for it's grand history, festivals and its capital just >concluded the celebrations of what was called the Rajasthan Day >Celebration. The weeklong festival had people all over the world >coming in to participate. >Jaipur-With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of >valour and bravery, breathtaking beauty, stunning jewelry, over a >hundred feet long fort walls, precious stone-embedded palaces, >the `Rajputs' as quoted-who use swords to wear the `tilak' on their >foreheads and with a reputation of being included as a city with a >striking knowledge of astronomy and geometric planning had to >rewrite its History. All of the aforementioned took a bow-when one >musician entered this city, with innumerable adjectives. Little did >they know, that all the History that is talked about would look like >the smallness of an ant, when the Azeem O shaan Shahenshah himself >would rewrite History. The whole city halted when this man sang. And >they continued singing even after he left them. Who heard them?! >Gomtesh, Navas, Pavan and myself heard Jaipuri's sing "Ae mere >darbar main khwaja", when hours before they sang the title tracks >of `welcome' and `race'. >A gtalk talk with Gomzy, a little bit of "googling" on Jaipur and >tickets were booked. Bags were packed-with clothes,cameras and >luck.Lots of them. Jaipur gave us a warm welcome indeed-in the >literal sense also, and the regular sandstorms ensured that we took >baths at regular intervals. The autos here are twice the size I see >here, and is adorned with all the possible mythical figures.Jaipur!! >The weeklong celebration had a lot of artists coming in-prior to >ARR's performance, were Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and a >few others. They all seemed like a cup of water in front of the >might oceans when ARR's show happened. >The group that came together was Vithur, Gomzy, Navas, Pavan and >myself. It surely brought back memories of the Bangalore, Delhi and >Chennai concert. >The stage setup was amazing. The lighting was excellent. And this >time, I believe ARR had the most rigourous practise session.Till >5.30 in the morning!! >We decided that the next day we load ourselves with cameras and go >sight seeing-and make full use of the long journey undertaken. But >God made different plans for us. The long prayers and planning, >worked out. We went to the Hotel where ARR was put up. Thanks to >understanding people in the ARR family, we got a chance to meet him. >I had the great opportunity to walk with ARR from his room to the >lobby where the rest of us waited. And what he asked me on the way >was perhaps the most awaited moment of my life ."Hey, do you want to >come for Namaaz with me?? " I was stunned. I had no time to even >repeat the question in my mind. I said "Yes, of course" >obviuosly.But first-he stopped by to meet the group. He spoke to us >for a few minutes. Very relaxed, composed and calm he was. He >volunteered for photographs, autographs, handshakes and hugs. >Gaurav, a finalist in the airtel super singer, was there in the >hotel. He came, hoping he'll get a chance to get a glimpse of >ARR.But what he got from ARR, just remains testimony to the fact >that ARR is the greatest and most humble. ARR recognised him. He >gave him an autograph and asked him-"Hey, do you want to sing with >me tonight!? " Now, this is what I call FATE. Gaurav was stunned. So >were we. So was the world. He requested to sir that he'd sing for >Pukar, and the gentleman musician smiled and said "ok, see you at >the venue" .Cried Gaurav.Such was the greatness in the man. >Then came my moment. My most awaited moment. To have rubbed >shoulders with Rahman and to get deep into prayers. To read Namaaz >with him, that too on a Friday, which we believe is a like a mini >Eid. To have read the Du'a with him. To have wished the angels >together. Rahman no doubt imbibed in me a great sense of Sufism
Re: [arr] Jaipur concert-Rahman rewrites history!
Dudes Nazeef, Pawan, Navas, Vithur, Gomzey ! Thanks for sharing the experiences on how Emperor Arr captured the Forts of Rajasthan :) Rgds Pavn naztitude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jaipur- History rewritten!! As the whole world may know-Rajasthan, The incredible state of India, known for it's grand history, festivals and its capital just concluded the celebrations of what was called the Rajasthan Day Celebration. The weeklong festival had people all over the world coming in to participate. Jaipur-With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour and bravery, breathtaking beauty, stunning jewelry, over a hundred feet long fort walls, precious stone-embedded palaces, the `Rajputs' as quoted-who use swords to wear the `tilak' on their foreheads and with a reputation of being included as a city with a striking knowledge of astronomy and geometric planning had to rewrite its History. All of the aforementioned took a bow-when one musician entered this city, with innumerable adjectives. Little did they know, that all the History that is talked about would look like the smallness of an ant, when the Azeem O shaan Shahenshah himself would rewrite History. The whole city halted when this man sang. And they continued singing even after he left them. Who heard them?! Gomtesh, Navas, Pavan and myself heard Jaipuri's sing "Ae mere darbar main khwaja", when hours before they sang the title tracks of `welcome' and `race'. A gtalk talk with Gomzy, a little bit of "googling" on Jaipur and tickets were booked. Bags were packed-with clothes,cameras and luck.Lots of them. Jaipur gave us a warm welcome indeed-in the literal sense also, and the regular sandstorms ensured that we took baths at regular intervals. The autos here are twice the size I see here, and is adorned with all the possible mythical figures.Jaipur!! The weeklong celebration had a lot of artists coming in-prior to ARR's performance, were Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and a few others. They all seemed like a cup of water in front of the might oceans when ARR's show happened. The group that came together was Vithur, Gomzy, Navas, Pavan and myself. It surely brought back memories of the Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai concert. The stage setup was amazing. The lighting was excellent. And this time, I believe ARR had the most rigourous practise session.Till 5.30 in the morning!! We decided that the next day we load ourselves with cameras and go sight seeing-and make full use of the long journey undertaken. But God made different plans for us. The long prayers and planning, worked out. We went to the Hotel where ARR was put up. Thanks to understanding people in the ARR family, we got a chance to meet him. I had the great opportunity to walk with ARR from his room to the lobby where the rest of us waited. And what he asked me on the way was perhaps the most awaited moment of my life ."Hey, do you want to come for Namaaz with me?? " I was stunned. I had no time to even repeat the question in my mind. I said "Yes, of course" obviuosly.But first-he stopped by to meet the group. He spoke to us for a few minutes. Very relaxed, composed and calm he was. He volunteered for photographs, autographs, handshakes and hugs. Gaurav, a finalist in the airtel super singer, was there in the hotel. He came, hoping he'll get a chance to get a glimpse of ARR.But what he got from ARR, just remains testimony to the fact that ARR is the greatest and most humble. ARR recognised him. He gave him an autograph and asked him-"Hey, do you want to sing with me tonight!? " Now, this is what I call FATE. Gaurav was stunned. So were we. So was the world. He requested to sir that he'd sing for Pukar, and the gentleman musician smiled and said "ok, see you at the venue" .Cried Gaurav.Such was the greatness in the man. Then came my moment. My most awaited moment. To have rubbed shoulders with Rahman and to get deep into prayers. To read Namaaz with him, that too on a Friday, which we believe is a like a mini Eid. To have read the Du'a with him. To have wished the angels together. Rahman no doubt imbibed in me a great sense of Sufism through his music, but this prayer surely made me a more spiritual person in life. Rahman would close his eyes and not open till his prayer got over. Dressed in a white kurtha and a green topi-ARR won the hearts of the people around him. And God. That was the man AR Rahman. I wish to follow this, with the magician musician AR Rahman. Evening.8 pm. The police in jaipur were shocked. They failed to understand that for years, they never saw such a huge gathering in this city, what had made the rather conserved people of jaipur come out and break barricades. A free entry is not a free entry. More than 60 percent of the seats are reserved and kept designated. The remaining portion was the free entry area and very silly of the organisers to have done that
Re: [arr] Jaipur concert-Rahman rewrites history!
Thanks Durba! Thanks Thulasi! For now, Javed Ali is planning to tour with ARR for the next few concerts.Tanvi, had engaged herself for another show way before this show was confirmed. No idea about Chinmayi. Gaurav sang 'Kismat se tum hum koi mile' from Pukar and did the job brilliantly!! He was in tears when ARR and Srinivas murthy sir complimented him! Obviously!!! Pics-on orkut, a few of them. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > nazeef... this is such an amazing write-up.. having watched ARRs concert > live last year, i can immediately relate to ur feelings. > > few questions.. > 1. vl Javed Ali remain in ARRs set of artists for future concerts? > 2. any reason y Tanvi and Chinmayi was not present in the concert? > 3. did Gaurav sing in the concert? > > plz let me know.. do u have any photos, videos u can share with the group? > > thanx again > > > On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 2:44 PM, naztitude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Jaipur- History rewritten!! > > > > As the whole world may know-Rajasthan, The incredible state of > > India, known for it's grand history, festivals and its capital just > > concluded the celebrations of what was called the Rajasthan Day > > Celebration. The weeklong festival had people all over the world > > coming in to participate. > > Jaipur-With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of > > valour and bravery, breathtaking beauty, stunning jewelry, over a > > hundred feet long fort walls, precious stone-embedded palaces, > > the `Rajputs' as quoted-who use swords to wear the `tilak' on their > > foreheads and with a reputation of being included as a city with a > > striking knowledge of astronomy and geometric planning had to > > rewrite its History. All of the aforementioned took a bow-when one > > musician entered this city, with innumerable adjectives. Little did > > they know, that all the History that is talked about would look like > > the smallness of an ant, when the Azeem O shaan Shahenshah himself > > would rewrite History. The whole city halted when this man sang. And > > they continued singing even after he left them. Who heard them?! > > Gomtesh, Navas, Pavan and myself heard Jaipuri's sing "Ae mere > > darbar main khwaja", when hours before they sang the title tracks > > of `welcome' and `race'. > > A gtalk talk with Gomzy, a little bit of "googling" on Jaipur and > > tickets were booked. Bags were packed-with clothes,cameras and > > luck.Lots of them. Jaipur gave us a warm welcome indeed-in the > > literal sense also, and the regular sandstorms ensured that we took > > baths at regular intervals. The autos here are twice the size I see > > here, and is adorned with all the possible mythical figures.Jaipur!! > > The weeklong celebration had a lot of artists coming in-prior to > > ARR's performance, were Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and a > > few others. They all seemed like a cup of water in front of the > > might oceans when ARR's show happened. > > The group that came together was Vithur, Gomzy, Navas, Pavan and > > myself. It surely brought back memories of the Bangalore, Delhi and > > Chennai concert. > > The stage setup was amazing. The lighting was excellent. And this > > time, I believe ARR had the most rigourous practise session.Till > > 5.30 in the morning!! > > We decided that the next day we load ourselves with cameras and go > > sight seeing-and make full use of the long journey undertaken. But > > God made different plans for us. The long prayers and planning, > > worked out. We went to the Hotel where ARR was put up. Thanks to > > understanding people in the ARR family, we got a chance to meet him. > > I had the great opportunity to walk with ARR from his room to the > > lobby where the rest of us waited. And what he asked me on the way > > was perhaps the most awaited moment of my life ."Hey, do you want to > > come for Namaaz with me?? " I was stunned. I had no time to even > > repeat the question in my mind. I said "Yes, of course" > > obviuosly.But first-he stopped by to meet the group. He spoke to us > > for a few minutes. Very relaxed, composed and calm he was. He > > volunteered for photographs, autographs, handshakes and hugs. > > Gaurav, a finalist in the airtel super singer, was there in the > > hotel. He came, hoping he'll get a chance to get a glimpse of > > ARR.But what he got from ARR, just remains testimony to the fact > > that ARR is the greatest and most humble. ARR recognised him. He > > gave him an autograph and asked him-"Hey, do you want to sing with > > me tonight!? " Now, this is what I call FATE. Gaurav was stunned. So > > were we. So was the world. He requested to sir that he'd sing for > > Pukar, and the gentleman musician smiled and said "ok, see you at > > the venue" .Cried Gaurav.Such was the greatness in the man. > > Then came my moment. My most awaited moment. To have rubbed > > shoulders with Rahman and
Re: [arr] Jaipur concert-Rahman rewrites history!
nazeef... this is such an amazing write-up.. having watched ARRs concert live last year, i can immediately relate to ur feelings. few questions.. 1. vl Javed Ali remain in ARRs set of artists for future concerts? 2. any reason y Tanvi and Chinmayi was not present in the concert? 3. did Gaurav sing in the concert? plz let me know.. do u have any photos, videos u can share with the group? thanx again On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 2:44 PM, naztitude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jaipur- History rewritten!! > > As the whole world may know-Rajasthan, The incredible state of > India, known for it's grand history, festivals and its capital just > concluded the celebrations of what was called the Rajasthan Day > Celebration. The weeklong festival had people all over the world > coming in to participate. > Jaipur-With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of > valour and bravery, breathtaking beauty, stunning jewelry, over a > hundred feet long fort walls, precious stone-embedded palaces, > the `Rajputs' as quoted-who use swords to wear the `tilak' on their > foreheads and with a reputation of being included as a city with a > striking knowledge of astronomy and geometric planning had to > rewrite its History. All of the aforementioned took a bow-when one > musician entered this city, with innumerable adjectives. Little did > they know, that all the History that is talked about would look like > the smallness of an ant, when the Azeem O shaan Shahenshah himself > would rewrite History. The whole city halted when this man sang. And > they continued singing even after he left them. Who heard them?! > Gomtesh, Navas, Pavan and myself heard Jaipuri's sing "Ae mere > darbar main khwaja", when hours before they sang the title tracks > of `welcome' and `race'. > A gtalk talk with Gomzy, a little bit of "googling" on Jaipur and > tickets were booked. Bags were packed-with clothes,cameras and > luck.Lots of them. Jaipur gave us a warm welcome indeed-in the > literal sense also, and the regular sandstorms ensured that we took > baths at regular intervals. The autos here are twice the size I see > here, and is adorned with all the possible mythical figures.Jaipur!! > The weeklong celebration had a lot of artists coming in-prior to > ARR's performance, were Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and a > few others. They all seemed like a cup of water in front of the > might oceans when ARR's show happened. > The group that came together was Vithur, Gomzy, Navas, Pavan and > myself. It surely brought back memories of the Bangalore, Delhi and > Chennai concert. > The stage setup was amazing. The lighting was excellent. And this > time, I believe ARR had the most rigourous practise session.Till > 5.30 in the morning!! > We decided that the next day we load ourselves with cameras and go > sight seeing-and make full use of the long journey undertaken. But > God made different plans for us. The long prayers and planning, > worked out. We went to the Hotel where ARR was put up. Thanks to > understanding people in the ARR family, we got a chance to meet him. > I had the great opportunity to walk with ARR from his room to the > lobby where the rest of us waited. And what he asked me on the way > was perhaps the most awaited moment of my life ."Hey, do you want to > come for Namaaz with me?? " I was stunned. I had no time to even > repeat the question in my mind. I said "Yes, of course" > obviuosly.But first-he stopped by to meet the group. He spoke to us > for a few minutes. Very relaxed, composed and calm he was. He > volunteered for photographs, autographs, handshakes and hugs. > Gaurav, a finalist in the airtel super singer, was there in the > hotel. He came, hoping he'll get a chance to get a glimpse of > ARR.But what he got from ARR, just remains testimony to the fact > that ARR is the greatest and most humble. ARR recognised him. He > gave him an autograph and asked him-"Hey, do you want to sing with > me tonight!? " Now, this is what I call FATE. Gaurav was stunned. So > were we. So was the world. He requested to sir that he'd sing for > Pukar, and the gentleman musician smiled and said "ok, see you at > the venue" .Cried Gaurav.Such was the greatness in the man. > Then came my moment. My most awaited moment. To have rubbed > shoulders with Rahman and to get deep into prayers. To read Namaaz > with him, that too on a Friday, which we believe is a like a mini > Eid. To have read the Du'a with him. To have wished the angels > together. Rahman no doubt imbibed in me a great sense of Sufism > through his music, but this prayer surely made me a more spiritual > person in life. Rahman would close his eyes and not open till his > prayer got over. Dressed in a white kurtha and a green topi-ARR won > the hearts of the people around him. And God. That was the man AR > Rahman. I wish to follow this, with the magician musician AR Rahman. > > Evening.8 pm. The police in jaipur were shocked. They failed to > understand that for
Re: [arr] Jaipur concert-Rahman rewrites history!
What an experiencewhat a write-up! Thanks for this detail narrationi was really waiting for this. You didnt mention what hapend to Gaurav later? Did he sing? And, please dont stop writing concert review from personal point of view. That personal touch of yours, I think, makes your article more grounded and enjoyable. Keep up the good work. Durba naztitude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jaipur- History rewritten!! As the whole world may know-Rajasthan, The incredible state of India, known for it's grand history, festivals and its capital just concluded the celebrations of what was called the Rajasthan Day Celebration. The weeklong festival had people all over the world coming in to participate. Jaipur-With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour and bravery, breathtaking beauty, stunning jewelry, over a hundred feet long fort walls, precious stone-embedded palaces, the `Rajputs' as quoted-who use swords to wear the `tilak' on their foreheads and with a reputation of being included as a city with a striking knowledge of astronomy and geometric planning had to rewrite its History. All of the aforementioned took a bow-when one musician entered this city, with innumerable adjectives. Little did they know, that all the History that is talked about would look like the smallness of an ant, when the Azeem O shaan Shahenshah himself would rewrite History. The whole city halted when this man sang. And they continued singing even after he left them. Who heard them?! Gomtesh, Navas, Pavan and myself heard Jaipuri's sing "Ae mere darbar main khwaja", when hours before they sang the title tracks of `welcome' and `race'. A gtalk talk with Gomzy, a little bit of "googling" on Jaipur and tickets were booked. Bags were packed-with clothes,cameras and luck.Lots of them. Jaipur gave us a warm welcome indeed-in the literal sense also, and the regular sandstorms ensured that we took baths at regular intervals. The autos here are twice the size I see here, and is adorned with all the possible mythical figures.Jaipur!! The weeklong celebration had a lot of artists coming in-prior to ARR's performance, were Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and a few others. They all seemed like a cup of water in front of the might oceans when ARR's show happened. The group that came together was Vithur, Gomzy, Navas, Pavan and myself. It surely brought back memories of the Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai concert. The stage setup was amazing. The lighting was excellent. And this time, I believe ARR had the most rigourous practise session.Till 5.30 in the morning!! We decided that the next day we load ourselves with cameras and go sight seeing-and make full use of the long journey undertaken. But God made different plans for us. The long prayers and planning, worked out. We went to the Hotel where ARR was put up. Thanks to understanding people in the ARR family, we got a chance to meet him. I had the great opportunity to walk with ARR from his room to the lobby where the rest of us waited. And what he asked me on the way was perhaps the most awaited moment of my life ."Hey, do you want to come for Namaaz with me?? " I was stunned. I had no time to even repeat the question in my mind. I said "Yes, of course" obviuosly.But first-he stopped by to meet the group. He spoke to us for a few minutes. Very relaxed, composed and calm he was. He volunteered for photographs, autographs, handshakes and hugs. Gaurav, a finalist in the airtel super singer, was there in the hotel. He came, hoping he'll get a chance to get a glimpse of ARR.But what he got from ARR, just remains testimony to the fact that ARR is the greatest and most humble. ARR recognised him. He gave him an autograph and asked him-"Hey, do you want to sing with me tonight!? " Now, this is what I call FATE. Gaurav was stunned. So were we. So was the world. He requested to sir that he'd sing for Pukar, and the gentleman musician smiled and said "ok, see you at the venue" .Cried Gaurav.Such was the greatness in the man. Then came my moment. My most awaited moment. To have rubbed shoulders with Rahman and to get deep into prayers. To read Namaaz with him, that too on a Friday, which we believe is a like a mini Eid. To have read the Du'a with him. To have wished the angels together. Rahman no doubt imbibed in me a great sense of Sufism through his music, but this prayer surely made me a more spiritual person in life. Rahman would close his eyes and not open till his prayer got over. Dressed in a white kurtha and a green topi-ARR won the hearts of the people around him. And God. That was the man AR Rahman. I wish to follow this, with the magician musician AR Rahman. Evening.8 pm. The police in jaipur were shocked. They failed to understand that for years, they never saw such a huge gathering in this city, what had made the rather conserved people of jaipur come out and bre
[arr] Jaipur concert-Rahman rewrites history!
Jaipur- History rewritten!! As the whole world may know-Rajasthan, The incredible state of India, known for it's grand history, festivals and its capital just concluded the celebrations of what was called the Rajasthan Day Celebration. The weeklong festival had people all over the world coming in to participate. Jaipur-With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour and bravery, breathtaking beauty, stunning jewelry, over a hundred feet long fort walls, precious stone-embedded palaces, the `Rajputs' as quoted-who use swords to wear the `tilak' on their foreheads and with a reputation of being included as a city with a striking knowledge of astronomy and geometric planning had to rewrite its History. All of the aforementioned took a bow-when one musician entered this city, with innumerable adjectives. Little did they know, that all the History that is talked about would look like the smallness of an ant, when the Azeem O shaan Shahenshah himself would rewrite History. The whole city halted when this man sang. And they continued singing even after he left them. Who heard them?! Gomtesh, Navas, Pavan and myself heard Jaipuri's sing "Ae mere darbar main khwaja", when hours before they sang the title tracks of `welcome' and `race'. A gtalk talk with Gomzy, a little bit of "googling" on Jaipur and tickets were booked. Bags were packed-with clothes,cameras and luck.Lots of them. Jaipur gave us a warm welcome indeed-in the literal sense also, and the regular sandstorms ensured that we took baths at regular intervals. The autos here are twice the size I see here, and is adorned with all the possible mythical figures.Jaipur!! The weeklong celebration had a lot of artists coming in-prior to ARR's performance, were Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and a few others. They all seemed like a cup of water in front of the might oceans when ARR's show happened. The group that came together was Vithur, Gomzy, Navas, Pavan and myself. It surely brought back memories of the Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai concert. The stage setup was amazing. The lighting was excellent. And this time, I believe ARR had the most rigourous practise session.Till 5.30 in the morning!! We decided that the next day we load ourselves with cameras and go sight seeing-and make full use of the long journey undertaken. But God made different plans for us. The long prayers and planning, worked out. We went to the Hotel where ARR was put up. Thanks to understanding people in the ARR family, we got a chance to meet him. I had the great opportunity to walk with ARR from his room to the lobby where the rest of us waited. And what he asked me on the way was perhaps the most awaited moment of my life ."Hey, do you want to come for Namaaz with me?? " I was stunned. I had no time to even repeat the question in my mind. I said "Yes, of course" obviuosly.But first-he stopped by to meet the group. He spoke to us for a few minutes. Very relaxed, composed and calm he was. He volunteered for photographs, autographs, handshakes and hugs. Gaurav, a finalist in the airtel super singer, was there in the hotel. He came, hoping he'll get a chance to get a glimpse of ARR.But what he got from ARR, just remains testimony to the fact that ARR is the greatest and most humble. ARR recognised him. He gave him an autograph and asked him-"Hey, do you want to sing with me tonight!? " Now, this is what I call FATE. Gaurav was stunned. So were we. So was the world. He requested to sir that he'd sing for Pukar, and the gentleman musician smiled and said "ok, see you at the venue" .Cried Gaurav.Such was the greatness in the man. Then came my moment. My most awaited moment. To have rubbed shoulders with Rahman and to get deep into prayers. To read Namaaz with him, that too on a Friday, which we believe is a like a mini Eid. To have read the Du'a with him. To have wished the angels together. Rahman no doubt imbibed in me a great sense of Sufism through his music, but this prayer surely made me a more spiritual person in life. Rahman would close his eyes and not open till his prayer got over. Dressed in a white kurtha and a green topi-ARR won the hearts of the people around him. And God. That was the man AR Rahman. I wish to follow this, with the magician musician AR Rahman. Evening.8 pm. The police in jaipur were shocked. They failed to understand that for years, they never saw such a huge gathering in this city, what had made the rather conserved people of jaipur come out and break barricades. A free entry is not a free entry. More than 60 percent of the seats are reserved and kept designated. The remaining portion was the free entry area and very silly of the organisers to have done that-as the crowd came out of proportions.They broke barricades.They forced upon themselves a lathi charge. On the other side of the venue was a huge stage. With a repertoire of over 70 musicians, singers and dancers ,
