Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
Hearty Congrats my dear friends.. :-) Very well deserved.. Thanks to each 'n everyone for completing a memorable 10 years ! :-) Long Live AR.. Thanks for this life, dearest Sir. May God be with everyone. Krish.. His Music ~ My Mother Tongue From: Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, 4 June, 2009 5:56:03 AM Subject: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article) Cheers to all of us :-) Proud to be a Rahmaniac -A http://www.expressi ndia.com/ latest-news/ in-his-footsteps /470886/ In his footsteps Font Size -A+A Dipti Nagpaul D’SouzaPosted: Jun 04, 2009 at 0115 hrs IST Print Email To Editor Post Comments It was a hot Sunday afternoon in Pune and we found ourselves in the midst of nearly two dozen youngsters from all over India. Brimming with excitement, the group is Rahman’s very own barmy army, in Pune specially to attend a Rahman show. Every time the maestro plans a concert, this group of boys — and a handful of girls— converge at the host city. While this may sound like a regular fan club, the members insist it isn’t. “We are almost like an official fan club. Rahman recognises most of us and that adds credibility to our group,” says 22-year-old Nazeef Mohammed from Bangalore. But it took nearly a decade to attain this almost official fan club status. “In the mid-1990s, during Roja, I became a huge fan of Rahman. The Internet wasn’t so big and information on him was scarce. At that time, I would read everything possible I could find about him. I used to think I’m his biggest fan,” says Gopal Shrinivasan, a Hyderabad-based financial consultant. But as the network opened up, I realised I was wrong and that there are many people who revere him.” On January 1, 1999, Shrinivasan started a group fan club online with a handful of members to start with. But over time, it gained popularity to log in thousands of registered members including several from Delhi. Though active online, the group didn’t witness any activity of consequence till 2005. “Rahman had announced his Bangalore concert and we all knew we had to be a part of this somehow,” recounts Shrinivasan who is also the group moderator. “About 20 of us converged from all over the country and for four days we did voluntary work for the concert organizers. That is when we all really bonded for the first time.” Ever since, the group has been hosting regular meets in Mumbai. “We try to meet once a month to jam and enjoy Rahman’s music at my place in Andheri,” adds Swapnil Mistry, a professional singer. In the background, excited chatter and conversation flows easily. What’s surprising is that the group — though a melting pot of cultures — uses Tamil as their first language. “Many of us learnt how to read, write and talk in Tamil because of Rahman’s music,” says 29 -year-old Anand Swamy, a Mumbaikar, who has a peculiar superstition before a Rahman concert. “Every time I attend his concert I shave my head,” he confesses, a tad sheepishly. It’s easy to believe that as moderator of the group, Shrinivasan is probably the most level-headed till the group spills the beans on him. “Gopal buys a copy of every cassette and CD with AR Rahman written on it. He has eight CDs of Bombay just because the album was launched with different jacket covers,” laughs Mistry. The stories are endless — at times hilarious and at times moving — but their passion for the maestro’s music evokes respect. “Every time we ask him what he wants for his birthday, he says we should help the needy on that day,” says 31-year-old Vithur who distributes food to the poor every Sunday in Chennai on behalf of the group. No wonder some people say that Rahman’s so down-to-Earth, he has a hunch.-- -A http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with Yahoo! India Travel http://in.travel.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
Hey guyz and galz i was there too but couldnot meet up with u all but my friend updated me that you had loads and loads of fun being together and all. i missed the practice session oh no. i also missed the interview session in the afternoon. how did it go? the photo of the group looks amazing and someone told me the interviewer was looking amazing too. dont you guys have pic of you all with her? pls post someone...but no mention of Vijay Iyer in article so im thinking this is not complete story no anyway keep in touch Raj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ~ s...@... ~ swaps15...@... wrote: Hey man... cnt believe!!! feel top of this world! this is awesum! Thanx 2 Dipti Viju,Gops all others 4 makin this so memorable!Godbless! swaps --- On Thu, 6/4/09, Anil Nair rhythmca...@... wrote: From: Anil Nair rhythmca...@... Subject: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 5:56 AM Cheers to all of us :-) Proud to be a Rahmaniac -A http://www.expressi ndia.com/ latest-news/ in-his-footsteps /470886/ In his footstepsFont Size -A+A Dipti Nagpaul DâSouzaPosted: Jun 04, 2009 at 0115 hrs IST Print Email To Editor Post Comments It was a hot Sunday afternoon in Pune and we found ourselves in the midst of nearly two dozen youngsters from all over India. Brimming with excitement, the group is Rahmanâs very own barmy army, in Pune specially to attend a Rahman show. Every time the maestro plans a concert, this group of boys â and a handful of girlsâ converge at the host city. While this may sound like a regular fan club, the members insist it isnât. âWe are almost like an official fan club. Rahman recognises most of us and that adds credibility to our group,â says 22-year-old Nazeef Mohammed from Bangalore. But it took nearly a decade to attain this almost official fan club status. âIn the mid-1990s, during Roja, I became a huge fan of Rahman. The Internet wasnât so big and information on him was scarce. At that time, I would read everything possible I could find about him. I used to think Iâm his biggest fan,â says Gopal Shrinivasan, a Hyderabad-based financial consultant. But as the network opened up, I realised I was wrong and that there are many people who revere him.â On January 1, 1999, Shrinivasan started a group fan club online with a handful of members to start with. But over time, it gained popularity to log in thousands of registered members including several from Delhi. Though active online, the group didnât witness any activity of consequence till 2005. âRahman had announced his Bangalore concert and we all knew we had to be a part of this somehow,â recounts Shrinivasan who is also the group moderator. âAbout 20 of us converged from all over the country and for four days we did voluntary work for the concert organizers. That is when we all really bonded for the first time.â Ever since, the group has been hosting regular meets in Mumbai. âWe try to meet once a month to jam and enjoy Rahmanâs music at my place in Andheri,â adds Swapnil Mistry, a professional singer.In the background, excited chatter and conversation flows easily. Whatâs surprising is that the group â though a melting pot of cultures â uses Tamil as their first language. âMany of us learnt how to read, write and talk in Tamil because of Rahmanâs music,â says 29 -year-old Anand Swamy, a Mumbaikar, who has a peculiar superstition before a Rahman concert. âEvery time I attend his concert I shave my head,â he confesses, a tad sheepishly. Itâs easy to believe that as moderator of the group, Shrinivasan is probably the most level-headed till the group spills the beans on him. âGopal buys a copy of every cassette and CD with AR Rahman written on it. He has eight CDs of Bombay just because the album was launched with different jacket covers,â laughs Mistry. The stories are endless â at times hilarious and at times moving â but their passion for the maestroâs music evokes respect. âEvery time we ask him what he wants for his birthday, he says we should help the needy on that day,â says 31-year-old Vithur who distributes food to the poor every Sunday in Chennai on behalf of the group. No wonder some people say that Rahmanâs so down-to-Earth, he has a hunch. -- -A http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com
Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
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Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
Hey man... cnt believe!!! feel top of this world! this is awesum! Thanx 2 Dipti Viju,Gops all others 4 makin this so memorable!Godbless! swaps --- On Thu, 6/4/09, Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com wrote: From: Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 5:56 AM Cheers to all of us :-) Proud to be a Rahmaniac -A http://www.expressi ndia.com/ latest-news/ in-his-footsteps /470886/ In his footstepsFont Size -A+A Dipti Nagpaul D’SouzaPosted: Jun 04, 2009 at 0115 hrs IST Print Email To Editor Post Comments It was a hot Sunday afternoon in Pune and we found ourselves in the midst of nearly two dozen youngsters from all over India. Brimming with excitement, the group is Rahman’s very own barmy army, in Pune specially to attend a Rahman show. Every time the maestro plans a concert, this group of boys — and a handful of girls— converge at the host city. While this may sound like a regular fan club, the members insist it isn’t. “We are almost like an official fan club. Rahman recognises most of us and that adds credibility to our group,” says 22-year-old Nazeef Mohammed from Bangalore. But it took nearly a decade to attain this almost official fan club status. “In the mid-1990s, during Roja, I became a huge fan of Rahman. The Internet wasn’t so big and information on him was scarce. At that time, I would read everything possible I could find about him. I used to think I’m his biggest fan,” says Gopal Shrinivasan, a Hyderabad-based financial consultant. But as the network opened up, I realised I was wrong and that there are many people who revere him.” On January 1, 1999, Shrinivasan started a group fan club online with a handful of members to start with. But over time, it gained popularity to log in thousands of registered members including several from Delhi. Though active online, the group didn’t witness any activity of consequence till 2005. “Rahman had announced his Bangalore concert and we all knew we had to be a part of this somehow,” recounts Shrinivasan who is also the group moderator. “About 20 of us converged from all over the country and for four days we did voluntary work for the concert organizers. That is when we all really bonded for the first time.” Ever since, the group has been hosting regular meets in Mumbai. “We try to meet once a month to jam and enjoy Rahman’s music at my place in Andheri,” adds Swapnil Mistry, a professional singer.In the background, excited chatter and conversation flows easily. What’s surprising is that the group — though a melting pot of cultures — uses Tamil as their first language. “Many of us learnt how to read, write and talk in Tamil because of Rahman’s music,” says 29 -year-old Anand Swamy, a Mumbaikar, who has a peculiar superstition before a Rahman concert. “Every time I attend his concert I shave my head,” he confesses, a tad sheepishly. It’s easy to believe that as moderator of the group, Shrinivasan is probably the most level-headed till the group spills the beans on him. “Gopal buys a copy of every cassette and CD with AR Rahman written on it. He has eight CDs of Bombay just because the album was launched with different jacket covers,” laughs Mistry. The stories are endless — at times hilarious and at times moving — but their passion for the maestro’s music evokes respect. “Every time we ask him what he wants for his birthday, he says we should help the needy on that day,” says 31-year-old Vithur who distributes food to the poor every Sunday in Chennai on behalf of the group. No wonder some people say that Rahman’s so down-to-Earth, he has a hunch. -- -A http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com
Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
Aww, you guys! Makes all of us outside of India want to be there so badly... The group picture is great. Awesomeness! 'You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention, so is your will. As is your will so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.' The Upanishads --- On Wed, 6/3/09, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Received: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 11:13 PM Print version http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3594415850/ On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 05:56, Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com wrote: Cheers to all of us :-) Proud to be a Rahmaniac -A http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/ In his footsteps Font Size -A+A Dipti Nagpaul D’Souza Posted: Jun 04, 2009 at 0115 hrs IST Print Email To Editor Post Comments It was a hot Sunday afternoon in Pune and we found ourselves in the midst of nearly two dozen youngsters from all over India. Brimming with excitement, the group is Rahman’s very own barmy army, in Pune specially to attend a Rahman show. Every time the maestro plans a concert, this group of boys — and a handful of girls— converge at the host city. While this may sound like a regular fan club, the members insist it isn’t. “We are almost like an official fan club. Rahman recognises most of us and that adds credibility to our group,” says 22-year-old Nazeef Mohammed from Bangalore. But it took nearly a decade to attain this almost official fan club status. “In the mid-1990s, during Roja, I became a huge fan of Rahman. The Internet wasn’t so big and information on him was scarce. At that time, I would read everything possible I could find about him. I used to think I’m his biggest fan,” says Gopal Shrinivasan, a Hyderabad-based financial consultant. But as the network opened up, I realised I was wrong and that there are many people who revere him.” On January 1, 1999, Shrinivasan started a group fan club online with a handful of members to start with. But over time, it gained popularity to log in thousands of registered members including several from Delhi. Though active online, the group didn’t witness any activity of consequence till 2005. “Rahman had announced his Bangalore concert and we all knew we had to be a part of this somehow,” recounts Shrinivasan who is also the group moderator. “About 20 of us converged from all over the country and for four days we did voluntary work for the concert organizers. That is when we all really bonded for the first time.” Ever since, the group has been hosting regular meets in Mumbai. “We try to meet once a month to jam and enjoy Rahman’s music at my place in Andheri,” adds Swapnil Mistry, a professional singer. In the background, excited chatter and conversation flows easily. What’s surprising is that the group — though a melting pot of cultures — uses Tamil as their first language. “Many of us learnt how to read, write and talk in Tamil because of Rahman’s music,” says 29 -year-old Anand Swamy, a Mumbaikar, who has a peculiar superstition before a Rahman concert. “Every time I attend his concert I shave my head,” he confesses, a tad sheepishly. It’s easy to believe that as moderator of the group, Shrinivasan is probably the most level-headed till the group spills the beans on him. “Gopal buys a copy of every cassette and CD with AR Rahman written on it. He has eight CDs of Bombay just because the album was launched with different jacket covers,” laughs Mistry. The stories are endless — at times hilarious and at times moving — but their passion for the maestro’s music evokes respect. “Every time we ask him what he wants for his birthday, he says we should help the needy on that day,” says 31-year-old Vithur who distributes food to the poor every Sunday in Chennai on behalf of the group. No wonder some people say that Rahman’s so down-to-Earth, he has a hunch. -- -A http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
Cheers to all of us :-) Proud to be a Rahmaniac -A http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/ In his footsteps*Font Size*-Ahttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/# +A http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/# Dipti Nagpaul D’SouzaPosted: Jun 04, 2009 at 0115 hrs IST Print http://www.expressindia.com/story_print.php?storyId=470886 Emailhttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/# To Editor http://www.expressindia.com/feedback.php Post Commentshttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/#post [image: Talk]http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/ **It was a hot Sunday afternoon in Pune and we found ourselves in the midst of nearly two dozen youngsters from all over India. Brimming with excitement, the group is Rahman’s very own barmy army, in Pune specially to attend a Rahman show. Every time the maestro plans a concert, this group of boys — and a handful of girls— converge at the host city. While this may sound like a regular fan club, the members insist it isn’t. “We are almost like an official fan club. Rahman recognises most of us and that adds credibility to our group,” says 22-year-old Nazeef Mohammed from Bangalore. But it took nearly a decade to attain this almost official fan club status. “In the mid-1990s, during Roja, I became a huge fan of Rahman. The Internet wasn’t so big and information on him was scarce. At that time, I would read everything possible I could find about him. I used to think I’m his biggest fan,” says Gopal Shrinivasan, a Hyderabad-based financial consultant. But as the network opened up, I realised I was wrong and that there are many people who revere him.” On January 1, 1999, Shrinivasan started a group fan club online with a handful of members to start with. But over time, it gained popularity to log in thousands of registered members including several from Delhi. Though active online, the group didn’t witness any activity of consequence till 2005. “Rahman had announced his Bangalore concert and we all knew we had to be a part of this somehow,” recounts Shrinivasan who is also the group moderator. “About 20 of us converged from all over the country and for four days we did voluntary work for the concert organizers. That is when we all really bonded for the first time.” Ever since, the group has been hosting regular meets in Mumbai. “We try to meet once a month to jam and enjoy Rahman’s music at my place in Andheri,” adds Swapnil Mistry, a professional singer. In the background, excited chatter and conversation flows easily. What’s surprising is that the group — though a melting pot of cultures — uses Tamil as their first language. “Many of us learnt how to read, write and talk in Tamil because of Rahman’s music,” says 29 -year-old Anand Swamy, a Mumbaikar, who has a peculiar superstition before a Rahman concert. “Every time I attend his concert I shave my head,” he confesses, a tad sheepishly. It’s easy to believe that as moderator of the group, Shrinivasan is probably the most level-headed till the group spills the beans on him. “Gopal buys a copy of every cassette and CD with AR Rahman written on it. He has eight CDs of Bombay just because the album was launched with different jacket covers,” laughs Mistry. The stories are endless — at times hilarious and at times moving — but their passion for the maestro’s music evokes respect. “Every time we ask him what he wants for his birthday, he says we should help the needy on that day,” says 31-year-old Vithur who distributes food to the poor every Sunday in Chennai on behalf of the group. No wonder some people say that Rahman’s so down-to-Earth, he has a hunch. -- -A http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
Re: [arr] About this group - In his footsteps (express article)
Print version http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3594415850/ On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 05:56, Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com wrote: Cheers to all of us :-) Proud to be a Rahmaniac -A http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-his-footsteps/470886/ In his footsteps Font Size -A+A Dipti Nagpaul D’Souza Posted: Jun 04, 2009 at 0115 hrs IST Print Email To Editor Post Comments It was a hot Sunday afternoon in Pune and we found ourselves in the midst of nearly two dozen youngsters from all over India. Brimming with excitement, the group is Rahman’s very own barmy army, in Pune specially to attend a Rahman show. Every time the maestro plans a concert, this group of boys — and a handful of girls— converge at the host city. While this may sound like a regular fan club, the members insist it isn’t. “We are almost like an official fan club. Rahman recognises most of us and that adds credibility to our group,” says 22-year-old Nazeef Mohammed from Bangalore. But it took nearly a decade to attain this almost official fan club status. “In the mid-1990s, during Roja, I became a huge fan of Rahman. The Internet wasn’t so big and information on him was scarce. At that time, I would read everything possible I could find about him. I used to think I’m his biggest fan,” says Gopal Shrinivasan, a Hyderabad-based financial consultant. But as the network opened up, I realised I was wrong and that there are many people who revere him.” On January 1, 1999, Shrinivasan started a group fan club online with a handful of members to start with. But over time, it gained popularity to log in thousands of registered members including several from Delhi. Though active online, the group didn’t witness any activity of consequence till 2005. “Rahman had announced his Bangalore concert and we all knew we had to be a part of this somehow,” recounts Shrinivasan who is also the group moderator. “About 20 of us converged from all over the country and for four days we did voluntary work for the concert organizers. That is when we all really bonded for the first time.” Ever since, the group has been hosting regular meets in Mumbai. “We try to meet once a month to jam and enjoy Rahman’s music at my place in Andheri,” adds Swapnil Mistry, a professional singer. In the background, excited chatter and conversation flows easily. What’s surprising is that the group — though a melting pot of cultures — uses Tamil as their first language. “Many of us learnt how to read, write and talk in Tamil because of Rahman’s music,” says 29 -year-old Anand Swamy, a Mumbaikar, who has a peculiar superstition before a Rahman concert. “Every time I attend his concert I shave my head,” he confesses, a tad sheepishly. It’s easy to believe that as moderator of the group, Shrinivasan is probably the most level-headed till the group spills the beans on him. “Gopal buys a copy of every cassette and CD with AR Rahman written on it. He has eight CDs of Bombay just because the album was launched with different jacket covers,” laughs Mistry. The stories are endless — at times hilarious and at times moving — but their passion for the maestro’s music evokes respect. “Every time we ask him what he wants for his birthday, he says we should help the needy on that day,” says 31-year-old Vithur who distributes food to the poor every Sunday in Chennai on behalf of the group. No wonder some people say that Rahman’s so down-to-Earth, he has a hunch. -- -A http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/