[arr] I like this one...

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/3036/ Double Oscar winner AR Rahman's life has become super-hectic after his international win. This Chennai-based music composer who has been dividing his time between Chennai, Mumbai, London and Los Angeles, has now begun to miss the time he

[arr] Had MJ and ARR come together again...

ARR and MJ had performed in Munich almost a decade ago. Post Jai Ho, they intended to collaborate! What a legacy would it have been, should they've had a chance to materialise the thought! An honour for India for seeing two legends coming together again and in a big way! Divya --- In

[arr] Was ARR at IIFA 2009?

Hi! Can someone tell me if ARR was at the IIFA ceremony to collect his awards...specially the IIFA Music Director of the Decade award! I missed the telecast and would have wanted to see him walk with that shyness he always has and give a faint smile and talk something very sober and with

[arr] Pankaj Udhas on ARR in December

Dear Apurva, Unless I read that interview of Pankaj myself, I wouldn't be able to comment. In December, I myself interviewed Pankaj Udhas and he was in full praise of ARR. He said that ARR is one music director/composer he admires a lot and would want to work with him! I do not take time out

[arr] Lifetime achievement?

Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few years ago? Divya

[arr] Re: ARR: the best of all times?

of these geniuses have been hailed the best during their times. And a comparison may not be just, rather there will be a tie-up between the two. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: Wonder if anyone watched Headlines Today polls last week: as to if ARR is the best

[arr] ARR: the best of all times?

Wonder if anyone watched Headlines Today polls last week: as to if ARR is the best music-director/composer of all times. There was an inevitable comparison between ARR and R D Burman. The public opninion showed that 65% of them believed ARR is the best of all times! That is definitely an

[arr] Re: Does Gulzar get a Oscar Statue award too?

Yes, Gulzar will also receive it. Didn't you see three statues, one each for Rasool Pukooty and his two other friends? I don't deny Gulzar's genius, I have been his fan too. But if it weren't for Rahman's music, then Gulzar's lyrics would have been something the western audience would not

[arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian music director ever?

Well, who had the highest percentage of votes around that time? Did they have a choice? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, pravin_karnam pravinkar...@... wrote: Today 10.00PM. Current vote status: Yes-63% These people will debate even if rahman wins record oscars by any music director.

[arr] Re: Screen Awards - Best Music - Who?

Well, the Wikipedia site shows A R Rahman winning the Screen Award for JTYJN in the category of Best Music Direction ! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Siraj K cutesi...@... wrote: Friends, Who is the winner of Best Music in Screen Awards? As per official website, it says

[arr] Madame Tussauds: is the polling closed?

Went to the Madame Tussauds link again only to find no polling links open! Whatever will happen...even the online polling looked so faked up with inconsistent results. Who would want to leave behind an ARR or Tendulkar for a third person? Butwith the Golden Globe this Jan, people abroad must

[arr] Joy unbounded on ARR's victory!

Yesterday as I was leaving a note on the forum, my joy was so unbounded, I wasn't just not able to say anything. I have been smiling since I saw Rahman winning and giving that little sweet talk: he mentioned the billion Indian and that includes you and me! It is certainly Rahman's calibre

[arr] ARR wins the Golden Globe Award !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp- documentid=1780335 So happy I am for him! His victory is my victory! Divya

[arr] What's about 6th Jan?

Folks, who is yet another British genius who shares his DOB with Rahman? It's none other than.Mr. Bean! (I'm giggling already). Atkinson (Mr. Bean) is a genius in his own way too and I'd say this in the wake of some criticism on this I got from my cousin...that this comic

[arr] Madame Tussauds giving a jolt

Hi all, How is this online voting system really working? How can Madhuri Dixit manage to get a 61% vote when compared to bigger legends like Rahman and Tendulkar with just about 20% and 16% votes respectively? I really suspect some sort of multiple voting ongoing. Perhaps a mad Madhuri fan

[arr] Correct DOB of ARR?

Guys, there has always been an ambiguity in Rahman's DOB. Some say it is 5th Jan and some say it's 6th Jan. Like yesterday on 'Rangoli' (DD1), the anchor sent Rahman her birthday wishes for 5th Jan! Which one's right? Divya

[arr] Madame Tussauds update

Man o man o man Why is this Madame Tussauds giving me a jerk each time? This morning it gives me a big suprise. Madhuri Dixit suddenly receives so many votes! Well, our goal is to see ARR's statue there this 2009. And someone so nice does deserve it. Divya

[arr] And who's the copycat?

This is one issue that led me to have an arguement with someone I know of older generation. It is actually a very sensitive talk because at times the notes can be coincidental. Take the film Vaada. That song by Himesh Reshammiya where Amisha Patel is featured in a black saree, perhaps called

[arr] ARR is for 2009 movie Awards!

http://ezinearticles.com/?Filmfare-Awards-2009---A-Calculated- Prediction-on-Bollywood-Awards-2008id=1805398 I haven't even checked out the potential names in various categories yet. I only checked out that ARR is the most potential to win movie awards for his work in 2008 (wish both for

[arr] ARR leading by 44% votes

I wish a very Happy New Year to everyone in the group. The good reason that associates us on this group is A R Rahman. And there can be nothing better than seeing him grow and emerge a winner each day. I just checked the Madame Tussauds current vote status. ARR has overtaken Tendulkar by 3%

Re: [arr] Madame Tussauds _ Vote For ARR

How funny is this ! Last year just about the same time when I tried vouching for ARR's wax replica at Madame Tussauds, there was an uproar in the group! We should have voted much before this call. I just voted and he is by far the most voted person for Madame Tussauds. ARR deserves to be

Re: [arr] Madame Tussauds _ Vote For ARR

Guys, the latest on Madame Tussauds list: ARR needs 10% votes than Tendulkar. Go and vote if you haven't yet! Or spread the word. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bipin Shenoy shenoy_bip...@... wrote: Our boss is in the lead now with 58% votes :) Way to go team. --- On

[arr] Aajtak: ARR declared Sarvshreshtha Sangeetkaar for 2008!

Hi all, More good news for you: ARR received the highest number of votes (40%) for his compositions in Jaane Tu ya Jaane Na. He was nominated for Jodhaa Akbar too and had received the second-highest votes for his rendition in Jodhaa Akbar. Cool! Was aired this evening 8pm on AajTak news.

[arr] Musicindiaonline.com on ARR

Today featured on musicindiaonline.com: http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/2804/ Divya

[arr] JTYJN: Best of 2008 as per MSN.com

http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/gallery.aspx?cp- documentid=1764403 JTYJN has bagged the No.1 spot for 2008's best albums. Ghajini comes at the 3rd position while second is Singh is King. I actually see a very stiff compeition between Ghajini and JTYJN. It's been really hard to

[arr] Marhaba Mustafa

Hi all, I just heard 'Marhaba Mustafa' from 'Al Risalah'. I was impressed instantly. But can someone tell if Al Risalah is a non-movie album, please? Divya

[arr] SDM...eventually!

Hi all, I always seem to be lagging behind you guys when it comes to hearing the latest of ARR's compositions...for instance I have been reading about SDM for a quite sometime now and have been reading about it on this forum too but it is only today (being a Sunday) I took time out and

[arr] Multiple voting allowed

Folks, multiple voting is allowed on NDTV Song of the Year 2008 link: http://movies.ndtv.com/songoftheyear08.aspx So go ahead and vote as many times as you can for Kabhi Kabhi Aditi song! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rivjot riv...@... wrote: Ya same, but kinda surprised

[arr] Re: ARR WINS ''POGO AMAZING KIDS AWARD''

How sweet! I did watch it this morning...very unlike me who watches Pogo either only for Takeshi's Castle, or Mr.Bean :) This was a good change. Divs --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: ARR WINS ''POGO AMAZING KIDS AWARD'' Just saw an NDTV report that A.R.

[arr] Re: Screen's Five best scores of the year

Ah, the so called deliberate hit. Surely, other than ARR, it's Pritam who is doing a fab job these days. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: Tandoori Nights was/is a rage among the common public. On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:31 AM, divyaishu divyai

[arr] ARR is a perennial phenomenon!

I can recall very faintly, it is perhaps VS, like Pritam, who are of the same opinion that JTYJN is the music of the year. It's really nice of these guys to appreciate others. But what is the following men's attitude towards ARR? Ismail Durbar: This guy actually sobbed and had tears rolling

[arr] Ghajini music review on Musicindiaonline.com

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/10175/0/ Ghajini music review on Musicindiaonline.com Divya

Re: [arr]Has anyone noticed?

There was a similar exchange of interludes between Tu meri Dost hai and Tu Muskura songs from Yuvvraaj. And it was really befitting. Divs --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: I am surprised you guys are figuring that out now :) On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at

[arr] Re: ARR is a perennial phenomenon!

I can confirm it was Salim-Suleiman as well who opined JTYJN is the music of the year. Divs --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: I can recall very faintly, it is perhaps VS, like Pritam, who are of the same opinion that JTYJN is the music of the year

[arr] Re: ARR and Sufi music

, it is actually the media personnels choice, which is sad. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: I am astonished that each time I am contemplating a prayer to the Almighty, specially while praying earnestly, I'm invariably singing a Sufiana song of Rahman

[arr] ARR: how old was he?

Guys, I never got this one right: that Rahman allegedly did Roja at 19 ! How is that possible, considering that he is 42 now? Did media mean to say he started his career at 19? Or does the media just love ARR so much to claim so? Divya

[arr] Re: Screen's Five best scores of the year

Hello! Give me one song from Karz that became a rage. Himesh Reshammiya is gone with the wind, mate! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancum...@... wrote: http://www.screenindia.com/news/five-best-scores/402005/   The five best scores, in terms of content and

[arr] Pakistani site on Ghajini music !

This is what a Pakistani site have to say of Ghajini's music and ofcourse of ARR ! Year 2008 will indeed go down as one of the most historic one for the lovers of quality film music as it will be remembered as the year when Bollywood's most revered and talented and extremely choosy music

Re: [ARR] Sonu Nigam Interview on Rediff

I am surprised at the interviewer. Actually Yuvvraaj songs weren't all that bad to be declared lost with the movie. If I had to speak of myself I liked all the songs except Mastam. And as a generic statement, people loved Dost and Tu Muskura, that is to say atleast 2 songs in the album that

[arr] Jaane Tu....the movie

I watched Jaane Tu...eventually and only yesterday. Folks, sorry, I wonder why the movie was such a mega-hit. Other than Rahman's music there was nothing worth admiring about it. Very immature, very freaky storyline, I was disimpressed that Naseeruddin Shah opted for such a role, and

[arr] Re: ARR says his music is sounding repetitive..........

Only goes to show how much he expects to deliver...he knows he is yet to give his best, and no wonder why he experiments so much! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Chord purev...@... wrote: What does he mean by that exactly? Doesn't sound repetitive to me! Each album this year

[arr] ARR and Sufi music

I am astonished that each time I am contemplating a prayer to the Almighty, specially while praying earnestly, I'm invariably singing a Sufiana song of Rahman! The most recent one being Khwaja Mere Khwaja...apart from the fact that I'd been a follower of Khwaja ji even before the song was

[arr] ARR rules

Today's (17 Dec 2008) MSN homepage says: Top 10 Bollywood albums of 2008: Music maestro A. R Rahman leads the list followed by Pritam Chakraborty... http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=1764403 Divya

[arr] HT on 'Slum Song'

From the Hindustan Times: http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx? sectionName=HomePageid=8e4ec5ff-570b-4fab-980a- 9e10d536bdbfHeadline=Slum+song Divya

[arr] Jodhaa Akbar nominated for BAFTA

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-inplaylist=videoByUuids:uuids:8e59c78e- 8708-477a-95bb-3c5041c42216showPlaylist=true Wish ARR wins BAFTA award too among others. Divya

[arr] Re: Milliblog Annual Music Round-up 2008

Well, in my opinion, the Hindi countdown in this Milliblog round-up has been done very poorly. This just goes to whoever did the ratings has rather a poor sense of music, no offense please, but he really does! Now, he didn't even include 'Tu hi to meri dost hai' which rules over 'Tu muskura' !

[arr] Re: Sporty Looking ARR ... See image attached

Hey Vithur ! What an image of ARR, dude ! They're cool...how did you get it? He looks so cool...a rock star, man o man ! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See the image attached. Sporty Looking Jazzy ARR. Chance ye illai Chumma

[arr] Is this ARR's best in 2008?

This is the music review I got on MSN. Please follow the link: http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp- documentid=1676673 Divya

[arr] Yuvvraaj and Ghajini - mindblowing music

Hello everyone! It's such a guilty feeling to have been away from the group for a while now, it's been only a week and I have been catching up with all the messages on the group. And very unlike me, I perhaps caught up with Yuvvraaj's music much later than most of you must have heard them

Re: [arr] Why God loves ARR so much !!!!

How funny...this is precisely what I was asking myself today, Why is ARR God's such favourite? is what I asked myself. Well, he's a good guy, no wonder. He doesn't lose his cool, he doesn't let insecurities take a toll on him. I think he simply surrenders to the Almighty, and there he is !

[arr] Just heard over the Delhi Marathon

I have been glued to my television set waiting to get a glimpse of A R Rahman who is likely to make an appearance at the Delhi Marathon. It's been over an hour now and I don't know if he will really turn up unlike Ajay Devgan-Kajol, Kapil Dev who have made their presence there. Having my

[arr] A Diwali treat for you!

http://entertainment.in.msn.com/aajkafankaar.aspx?cp-documentid=1686032 Follow the above link... And wish you all a very happy and prosperous Diwali! Divya

[arr] A prayer every day

Dear A.R.Rahman, I had my fingers crossed while they were declaring the Screen Awards for 2007 for Best Background Score and the Best Music Director. And it was so exhilirating a moment that you bagged them both proving yourself invincible yet again! With 99.9% of your genius and hard-work it

[arr] To vouch for A.R.Rahman at Madame Tussads!

Dear all A.R.Rahman fans, We have had Amitabh Bachan, SRK, and Aishwarya Rai at London's Madame Tussads Wax Museum. I think it is time we get A.R.Rahman, the living legend's, wax statue standing proud there ! The more the number of people vouching for the cause, the more the possibility of