A.R. Rahman, the Oscar-, Bafta-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning Indian composer of
Slumdog Millionaire, is set to return to Hollywood projects after a hiatus.
Rahman s mother Kareema Begum was ailing for eight years, and Rahman and his family decided to spend as much time with her in India as possible. She died in December. It was a blessing that we got to live with her and all my sisters and me and our family, Rahman tells
Variety. And so that was definitely one aspect, which held me in India and I also wanted to set up my studio here.
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After a long break, the Oscar-winning Indian music composer AR Rahman is all set for his return to Hollywood projects.
According to Variety, Rahman has again tied up with noted Indian producer Mani Ratnam for the producer’s much-anticipated project, the two-section historical film ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ a variation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic five-volume novel. The film is presently underway and stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Prakash Raj. Mani Ratnam Image Credit: IANS
“Every movie I work with Mani Ratnam, we still work with that same enthusiasm. We’re almost finished on the songs, thanks to lockdown,” said Rahman in an interview to Variety.
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A. R. Rahman s is currently tied up with Indian producer Mani Ratnam for his upcoming project starring Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan.
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New Delhi: After a long break, the Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is all set for his return to Hollywood projects.
According to Variety, Rahman has again tied up with noted Indian producer Mani Ratnam for the producer`s much-anticipated project, the two-section noteworthy show film `Ponniyin Selvan,` a variation of Kalki Krishnamurthy`s epic five-volume novel. The film is presently underway and stars Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan. Every movie I work with Mani Ratnam, we still work with that same enthusiasm. We`re almost finished on the songs, thanks to lockdown, said Rahman in an interview to Variety.
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): After a long break, the Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is all set for his return to Hollywood projects.