Subhash Ghai Remembers First Encounter with A.R. Rahman for Taal
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recalls his first approach to A.R. Rahman for the film Taal and praises his musical genius.
Mumbai, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently shared a heartfelt tribute to composer A.R. Rahman on Instagram, reflecting on the latter’s significant impact on the Indian music industry. Ghai highlighted how Rahman transformed Bollywood’s musical landscape with films like “Lagaan” and “Rang De Basanti.”
In his post, Ghai praised Rahman’s extraordinary talent and his ability to adapt to different cultures and styles. He wrote, “A talent bestowed upon us by the universe. Why A.R. Rahman?”
Ghai reminisced about his first approach to Rahman for his 1999 film “Taal.” He admitted feeling nervous at the time, noting that Rahman was not very familiar with Hindi songs or films. However, his anxiety eased when Rahman mentioned that he had played the flute for the film “Hero.”
According to Ghai, Rahman’s work on “Lagaan,” “Rang De Basanti,” and “Rockstar” completely altered the music culture in Bollywood. He emphasized that Rahman won an Oscar for the Hindi song “Jai Ho,” demonstrating his versatility in learning and transforming sounds from any culture into music.
Ghai concluded his tribute by stating that Rahman responds to every director and film, making him a true blessing for music lovers. He extended his best wishes for Rahman’s continued success and joy.
