Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
vijay, you are absolutely right..and that is what I wrote in the mail...where I couldnt help myself till that level..please go on reading this mail and previous mail again... I do understand that...Donno you read it completely or not, this is my experience with him and I could see that embarrassment in his eyes when I asked for it. I am writing this once more for you, please read it...even if, ARR would have told, "NO!", i wouldn't have feet bad, I do understand situation (That is what happened in sridhar case, i havent felt bad about that...read it please)...but definitely I felt so happy that inspite of that tensed situation he agreed to take photograph with me..That is HIM...Yes...He is the MAN who is down to earth. please read this again.. I have so much to say, so many words which blocked my mind...and one "All the best" for the concert...but what I felt is, leave him alone to his state of mind is better..He knows...He is the best...and I thought I should stop with this activity, by seeing the face feeling in him (I do face reading :))...thats what I told in the mail.. I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I just need one photograph and autograph from you" "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a smile...i donno what i was talking "-->Thats why i stopped talking further He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" and gave a small smile... We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and i got it Then, Autograph... As I never expected, I could break the rule so easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an autograph... I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly. ."this one?!"...i told..."Where?" as it was black...and pen is also black... I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave it...uhmm... ..one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the place..and never came down... and one more.. Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him without moving my eyes...seems he was little bit in comfort..then I could see sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. --> the in comfort is the reason I went to other musicians... Thats why I ask you to read once more to understand the inner meaning... Do you know because of the security breach that I did on that day, I could have been thrown out or arrested in the worst case, Its USA rules but I took that risk for Rahman. to see him, the savior, who is with me all the day in this lonely LIFE of USA. So for me, it is so memorable day. I am not saying taking autograph/photograph is our destination...may be that is just show-off with fellow rahmaniacs... but for me its a memory gift in a physical form. I hope, you understand this once by coming into a diehard fan perspectiveThats what ARR did on that day I hope, though the situation was embarrassing. ~~Rahmaniac™ SURESH~~ - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:37:15 AM Subject: Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN) not that im not happy for u or the others who get to see and talk to a r rbut i personally feel we go overboard in the photograph autograph department without realising the frame of mind he may be in and that is quite a put off and embarrasing at times... .have experienced this personally too and when a r r asks me about these things dont know where to look.... . . Vijay _____ Original message _ Subject:Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN) Author: "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> Date: 10th June 2007 8:48:43 AM simply awesome! u r the luckiest ever On 6/9/07, Rahmaniac™ wrote: > > Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my > manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under > any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how > nice he is na!!) > I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected > such a mind blowing day I will be having.. > The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other > rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. > And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was > entering, luckily rahman
Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
hey himmatwala u r damn lucky guy , man! u mwt him, had a photograph ,voww so lucy u r - Original Message From: Rahmaniac™ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 1:47:04 AM Subject: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN) Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how nice he is na!!) I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected such a mind blowing day I will be having.. The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was entering, luckily rahman was not on the stage and he was coming for relaxation in the seating area. He sat there... I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I just need one photograph and autograph from you" "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a smile...i donno what i was talking " He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" and gave a small smile... We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and i got it Then, Autograph... As I never expected, I could break the rule so easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an autograph... I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly. ."this one?!"...i told..."Where? " as it was black...and pen is also black... I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave it...uhmm... ..one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the place..and never came down... I was just before the stage helping working guys in moving chairs etc and acting like i am a part of crew :) Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him without moving my eyes...seem he was little bit in comfort..then I could see sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. and some time later almost all singers were also there on the stage...they were busy in doing their work shivamani was the entertainer for everyone with his dances and funny things..he makes laugh with everyone in the crew... Rashid ali...I had eye contact with him..asked him to come forward for a pic...he came...and asked who are we? "I told, I am a gr8 fan of you also..i am also from hyderabad..I was there when you performed in unity of light concert in 2003, you sing very well also" he was impressed and told, "oh, you were there? good..and what were you doing here?" I told "I work here as a software engineer"... he told "good, and how come you are here?" I told "its the secret!!, I am a gr8 fan of Rahman...i could even tell i sweep hear"--but the reason i came into is different ofcourse "then Asked for a photograph with him...pleasantly he accepted and i had photo with him..and I said ok..thank you..he again went back to work And after that, I was moving hear and there...and rahman was also moving hear and there and helping everyone of the crew to setup their mikes properly.. then organizers came and offered some snacks for him..he took red bull...they came to me also, supposing that i am part of crew...i also took red bull(for the first time i am having red bull in life) naveen was also looking at me..and finally he smiled at methen i asked him to come close...he came.. I told, "I was looking at you since long time, when you will come here" he told suprisingly with a smile "ohh.i am sorry!" "ohh..ok no problem..you are busy..i understand, and i told i am a great fan of you too..heard your fluid..its mind blowing...chennai rain was superb" he thanked me..and so happy with my words.. asked for a snap..he put his hand on my shoulder very happily and gave fose for the photoso friendly... Then its the turn with Naresh Iyer...but he was looking at me strangely, like somewhere he saw me...I just called him to come closure and gave a shake hand thing is by that time...it is becoming busy...so i couldnt take a snap..I just told him "you are a very good singer...i like your songs, wish you all the best" he gave a cute smile and left place I went near sridhar...the busiest guy throughout the show...about to take a snap of him..he simply rejected it by saying..."after! ", i can understand how busy he might be.
Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
not that im not happy for u or the others who get to see and talk to a r rbut i personally feel we go overboard in the photograph autograph department without realising the frame of mind he may be in and that is quite a put off and embarrasing at timeshave experienced this personally too and when a r r asks me about these things dont know where to look.. Vijay _ Original message _ Subject:Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN) Author: "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 10th June 2007 8:48:43 AM simply awesome! u r the luckiest ever On 6/9/07, Rahmaniac™ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my > manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under > any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how > nice he is na!!) > I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected > such a mind blowing day I will be having.. > The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other > rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. > And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was > entering, luckily rahman was not on the stage and he was coming for > relaxation in the seating area. He sat there... > I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a > shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I > just need one photograph and autograph from you" > "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this > is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a > smile...i donno what i was talking " > He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert > starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" > and gave a small smile... > We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and > i got it > Then, Autograph...As I never expected, I could break the rule so > easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an > autograph... > I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my > t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly.."this one?!"...i > told..."Where?" as it was black...and pen is also black... > I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave > it...uhmm.one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the > place..and never came down... > I was just before the stage helping working guys in moving chairs etc and > acting like i am a part of crew :)* > *Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him > without moving my eyes...seem he was little bit in comfort..then I could see > sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. > and some time later almost all singers were also there on the stage...they > were busy in doing their work shivamani was the entertainer for everyone > with his dances and funny things..he makes laugh with everyone in the > crew... > Rashid ali...I had eye contact with him..asked him to come forward for a > pic...he came...and asked who are we? > "I told, I am a gr8 fan of you also..i am also from hyderabad..I was there > when you performed in unity of light concert in 2003, you sing very well > also" > he was impressed and told, "oh, you were there? good..and what were you > doing here?" > I told > "I work here as a software engineer"...he told "good, and how come you are > here?" > I told "its the secret!!, I am a gr8 fan of Rahman...i could even tell i > sweep hear"--but the reason i came into is different ofcourse > "then Asked for a photograph with him...pleasantly he accepted and i had > photo with him..and I said ok..thank you..he again went back to work > And after that, I was moving hear and there...and rahman was also moving > hear and there and helping everyone of the crew to setup their mikes > properly.. > then organizers came and offered some snacks for him..he took red > bull...they came to me also, supposing that i am part of crew...i also took > red bull(for the first time i am having red bull in life) > naveen was also looking at me..and finally he smiled at methen i asked > him to come close...he came.. > I told, "I was looking at you since long time, when you will come here" he > told suprisingly with a smile "ohh.i am sorry!" > "ohh..ok no problem..you are busy..i understand, and i told i am a great > fan of you too..heard your fluid..its mind blowing...chennai rain was > superb" > he thanked
Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience...hope you had a great time...You are very lucky..do share the pics with us.. Rahmaniac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how nice he is na!!) I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected such a mind blowing day I will be having.. The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was entering, luckily rahman was not on the stage and he was coming for relaxation in the seating area. He sat there... I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I just need one photograph and autograph from you" "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a smile...i donno what i was talking " He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" and gave a small smile... We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and i got it Then, Autograph...As I never expected, I could break the rule so easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an autograph... I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly.."this one?!"...i told..."Where?" as it was black...and pen is also black... I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave it...uhmm.one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the place..and never came down... I was just before the stage helping working guys in moving chairs etc and acting like i am a part of crew :) Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him without moving my eyes...seem he was little bit in comfort..then I could see sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. and some time later almost all singers were also there on the stage...they were busy in doing their work shivamani was the entertainer for everyone with his dances and funny things..he makes laugh with everyone in the crew... Rashid ali...I had eye contact with him..asked him to come forward for a pic...he came...and asked who are we? "I told, I am a gr8 fan of you also..i am also from hyderabad..I was there when you performed in unity of light concert in 2003, you sing very well also" he was impressed and told, "oh, you were there? good..and what were you doing here?" I told "I work here as a software engineer"...he told "good, and how come you are here?" I told "its the secret!!, I am a gr8 fan of Rahman...i could even tell i sweep hear"--but the reason i came into is different ofcourse "then Asked for a photograph with him...pleasantly he accepted and i had photo with him..and I said ok..thank you..he again went back to work And after that, I was moving hear and there...and rahman was also moving hear and there and helping everyone of the crew to setup their mikes properly.. then organizers came and offered some snacks for him..he took red bull...they came to me also, supposing that i am part of crew...i also took red bull(for the first time i am having red bull in life) naveen was also looking at me..and finally he smiled at methen i asked him to come close...he came.. I told, "I was looking at you since long time, when you will come here" he told suprisingly with a smile "ohh.i am sorry!" "ohh..ok no problem..you are busy..i understand, and i told i am a great fan of you too..heard your fluid..its mind blowing...chennai rain was superb" he thanked me..and so happy with my words.. asked for a snap..he put his hand on my shoulder very happily and gave fose for the photoso friendly... Then its the turn with Naresh Iyer...but he was looking at me strangely, like somewhere he saw me...I just called him to come closure and gave a shake hand thing is by that time...it is becoming busy...so i couldnt take a snap..I just told him "you are a very good singer...i like your songs, wish you all the best" he gave a cute smile and left place I went near sridhar...the busiest guy throughout the show...about to take a snap of him..he simply rejected it by saying..."after!", i can understand how busy he might be...I asked at a wrong time...but i never felt bad...even if i was him, i could have done the same..such tensed the situation was..so, He helped naveen in setting up the mike..he is genius...he know how much angle should keep to get the effect from flute... then the godes, Rahman's mother came in the seating area..and was
Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
Hey Dear please please please please please share the picture in group.. u r lucky guy... Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: simply awesome! u r the luckiest ever On 6/9/07, Rahmaniac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how nice he is na!!) I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected such a mind blowing day I will be having.. The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was entering, luckily rahman was not on the stage and he was coming for relaxation in the seating area. He sat there... I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I just need one photograph and autograph from you" "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a smile...i donno what i was talking " He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" and gave a small smile... We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and i got it Then, Autograph...As I never expected, I could break the rule so easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an autograph... I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly.."this one?!"...i told..."Where?" as it was black...and pen is also black... I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave it...uhmm.one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the place..and never came down... I was just before the stage helping working guys in moving chairs etc and acting like i am a part of crew :) Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him without moving my eyes...seem he was little bit in comfort..then I could see sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. and some time later almost all singers were also there on the stage...they were busy in doing their work shivamani was the entertainer for everyone with his dances and funny things..he makes laugh with everyone in the crew... Rashid ali...I had eye contact with him..asked him to come forward for a pic...he came...and asked who are we? "I told, I am a gr8 fan of you also..i am also from hyderabad..I was there when you performed in unity of light concert in 2003, you sing very well also" he was impressed and told, "oh, you were there? good..and what were you doing here?" I told "I work here as a software engineer"...he told "good, and how come you are here?" I told "its the secret!!, I am a gr8 fan of Rahman...i could even tell i sweep hear"--but the reason i came into is different ofcourse "then Asked for a photograph with him...pleasantly he accepted and i had photo with him..and I said ok..thank you..he again went back to work And after that, I was moving hear and there...and rahman was also moving hear and there and helping everyone of the crew to setup their mikes properly.. then organizers came and offered some snacks for him..he took red bull...they came to me also, supposing that i am part of crew...i also took red bull(for the first time i am having red bull in life) naveen was also looking at me..and finally he smiled at methen i asked him to come close...he came.. I told, "I was looking at you since long time, when you will come here" he told suprisingly with a smile " ohh.i am sorry!" "ohh..ok no problem..you are busy..i understand, and i told i am a great fan of you too..heard your fluid..its mind blowing...chennai rain was superb" he thanked me..and so happy with my words.. asked for a snap..he put his hand on my shoulder very happily and gave fose for the photoso friendly... Then its the turn with Naresh Iyer...but he was looking at me strangely, like somewhere he saw me...I just called him to come closure and gave a shake hand thing is by that time...it is becoming busy...so i couldnt take a snap..I just told him "you are a very good singer...i like your songs, wish you all the best" he gave a cute smile and left place I went near sridhar...the busiest guy throughout the show...about to take a snap of him..he simply rejected it by saying..."after!", i can understand how busy he might be...I asked at a wrong time...but i never felt bad...even if i was him, i could have done the same..such tensed the situation was..so, He helped naveen in setting up the mike..he is genius...he know how much angle should keep to get the eff
Re: [arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
simply awesome! u r the luckiest ever On 6/9/07, Rahmaniac™ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how nice he is na!!) I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected such a mind blowing day I will be having.. The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was entering, luckily rahman was not on the stage and he was coming for relaxation in the seating area. He sat there... I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I just need one photograph and autograph from you" "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a smile...i donno what i was talking " He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" and gave a small smile... We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and i got it Then, Autograph...As I never expected, I could break the rule so easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an autograph... I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly.."this one?!"...i told..."Where?" as it was black...and pen is also black... I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave it...uhmm.one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the place..and never came down... I was just before the stage helping working guys in moving chairs etc and acting like i am a part of crew :)* *Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him without moving my eyes...seem he was little bit in comfort..then I could see sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. and some time later almost all singers were also there on the stage...they were busy in doing their work shivamani was the entertainer for everyone with his dances and funny things..he makes laugh with everyone in the crew... Rashid ali...I had eye contact with him..asked him to come forward for a pic...he came...and asked who are we? "I told, I am a gr8 fan of you also..i am also from hyderabad..I was there when you performed in unity of light concert in 2003, you sing very well also" he was impressed and told, "oh, you were there? good..and what were you doing here?" I told "I work here as a software engineer"...he told "good, and how come you are here?" I told "its the secret!!, I am a gr8 fan of Rahman...i could even tell i sweep hear"--but the reason i came into is different ofcourse "then Asked for a photograph with him...pleasantly he accepted and i had photo with him..and I said ok..thank you..he again went back to work And after that, I was moving hear and there...and rahman was also moving hear and there and helping everyone of the crew to setup their mikes properly.. then organizers came and offered some snacks for him..he took red bull...they came to me also, supposing that i am part of crew...i also took red bull(for the first time i am having red bull in life) naveen was also looking at me..and finally he smiled at methen i asked him to come close...he came.. I told, "I was looking at you since long time, when you will come here" he told suprisingly with a smile "ohh.i am sorry!" "ohh..ok no problem..you are busy..i understand, and i told i am a great fan of you too..heard your fluid..its mind blowing...chennai rain was superb" he thanked me..and so happy with my words.. asked for a snap..he put his hand on my shoulder very happily and gave fose for the photoso friendly... Then its the turn with Naresh Iyer...but he was looking at me strangely, like somewhere he saw me...I just called him to come closure and gave a shake hand thing is by that time...it is becoming busy...so i couldnt take a snap..I just told him "you are a very good singer...i like your songs, wish you all the best" he gave a cute smile and left place I went near sridhar...the busiest guy throughout the show...about to take a snap of him..he simply rejected it by saying..."after!", i can understand how busy he might be...I asked at a wrong time...but i never felt bad...even if i was him, i could have done the same..such tensed the situation was..so, He helped naveen in setting up the mike..he is genius...he know how much angle should keep to get the effect from flute... then the godes, Rahman's mother came in the seating area..and was reading some tamil letters. I went there...and saw her id and confirmed that she is his mother.. she know tamil and little hindi when
[arr] RED BULL STORY (THOSE 3 HOURS BEFORE HOUSTON CONCERT WITH RAHMAN)
Its cloudy evening in Houston, and rushed from office early by saying my manager that my favorite musician is in City and I can't be in office under any case...He wished me good luck and gave send-off for the concert (how nice he is na!!) I prepared to break any rule to see ARR from near...but never expected such a mind blowing day I will be having.. The show was supposed to start at 9pm. I was there with one other rahmanaiac at the concert by 6pm. And I broke the first rule...I went directly before the stage...when I was entering, luckily rahman was not on the stage and he was coming for relaxation in the seating area. He sat there... I never gave any thought for a wait..I just went there..Completely in a shock...no words...Just told, "Rahman ji, I am gr8 diehard fan of you..I just need one photograph and autograph from you" "you know, i met you already in unity of light concert in 2003, and this is the second time..and u donno that i touched you that day ;)", he gave a smile...i donno what i was talking " He is so down to earth...inspite of big tension before the concert starts(just 3 hours more...and nothing is been ready yet..) he said, "Ok!" and gave a small smile... We took one photo..and wanted a photograph with him...I sat beside him and i got it Then, Autograph...As I never expected, I could break the rule so easily...and I could meet ARR, I didnt carry anything to take an autograph... I asked him, "if you dont mind could you please give autograph on my t-shirt which i am wearing", he asked surprisingly.."this one?!"...i told..."Where?" as it was black...and pen is also black... I showed him place, where can sign...his forehead...He gave it...uhmm.one deep breath...and he got call fro stage...he left the place..and never came down... I was just before the stage helping working guys in moving chairs etc and acting like i am a part of crew :) Rahman was looking at me in between...as I am continuously staring at him without moving my eyes...seem he was little bit in comfort..then I could see sivamani, rashid, naveen and ravi kiran very near to me.. and some time later almost all singers were also there on the stage...they were busy in doing their work shivamani was the entertainer for everyone with his dances and funny things..he makes laugh with everyone in the crew... Rashid ali...I had eye contact with him..asked him to come forward for a pic...he came...and asked who are we? "I told, I am a gr8 fan of you also..i am also from hyderabad..I was there when you performed in unity of light concert in 2003, you sing very well also" he was impressed and told, "oh, you were there? good..and what were you doing here?" I told "I work here as a software engineer"...he told "good, and how come you are here?" I told "its the secret!!, I am a gr8 fan of Rahman...i could even tell i sweep hear"--but the reason i came into is different ofcourse "then Asked for a photograph with him...pleasantly he accepted and i had photo with him..and I said ok..thank you..he again went back to work And after that, I was moving hear and there...and rahman was also moving hear and there and helping everyone of the crew to setup their mikes properly.. then organizers came and offered some snacks for him..he took red bull...they came to me also, supposing that i am part of crew...i also took red bull(for the first time i am having red bull in life) naveen was also looking at me..and finally he smiled at methen i asked him to come close...he came.. I told, "I was looking at you since long time, when you will come here" he told suprisingly with a smile "ohh.i am sorry!" "ohh..ok no problem..you are busy..i understand, and i told i am a great fan of you too..heard your fluid..its mind blowing...chennai rain was superb" he thanked me..and so happy with my words.. asked for a snap..he put his hand on my shoulder very happily and gave fose for the photoso friendly... Then its the turn with Naresh Iyer...but he was looking at me strangely, like somewhere he saw me...I just called him to come closure and gave a shake hand thing is by that time...it is becoming busy...so i couldnt take a snap..I just told him "you are a very good singer...i like your songs, wish you all the best" he gave a cute smile and left place I went near sridhar...the busiest guy throughout the show...about to take a snap of him..he simply rejected it by saying..."after!", i can understand how busy he might be...I asked at a wrong time...but i never felt bad...even if i was him, i could have done the same..such tensed the situation was..so, He helped naveen in setting up the mike..he is genius...he know how much angle should keep to get the effect from flute... then the godes, Rahman's mother came in the seating area..and was reading some tamil letters. I went there...and saw her id and confirmed that she is his mother.. she know tamil and little hindi when i asked her... then I told, "aapkaa betaa.uhm..uhmm..very good musician..i like
