Mr. A.R. Rahman is a famous music director in India. the man needs no introduction. the man who redefined contemporary Indian music and is the pride of the entire nation and an idol for millions all mover the world needs no preamble. but if you happen to be one, still among the unfortunate souls, who as a stranger to him and heavenly music. the year was 1991. as Tamil movie director mani ratnam was on the lookout for a new composer to give music for his movies. his long standing fruitful association with the doyen of Tamil music illayaraja, which had spend more than 10 movies and as many years had come to an end when the two had a fall out after the ladder reportedly made some sarcastic comments during the making of manirathnams then latest film DALAPATHI. The rehman and rathnam combination forged six years ago is one five films strong and has given the world of Indian films some of its best music to new heights that has succeeded in captivating millions of listeners not just across India but even if flung corners of the world.

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