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AR Rahman issues defamation notice over 'objectionable posts' after divorce announcement

Nov 24, 2024, at 07:22 pm

Days after announcing divorce from his wife Saira Banu, music composer AR Rahman has issued a defamation notice addressing those spreading "objectionable" content targeting his personal life and his family.

AR Rahman's bassist Mohini Dey announces separation from husband Mark Hartsuch

Nov 20, 2024, at 10:41 pm

AR Rahman's bassist Mohini Dey has announced his separation from Mark Hartsuch, a day after the Oscar-winning music composer said he is separating from his wife Saira.

We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, writes AR Rahman on X after separation from wife Saira

Nov 20, 2024, at 03:22 pm

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira have decided to separate after nearly 30 years of marriage.

AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu separate after 29 years of marriage

Nov 20, 2024, at 04:21 am

Mumbai/IBNS: India's iconic singer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu are separating after 29 years of their married life, media reports said.

Subhash Ghai's evergreen track from 'Taal' creates nostalgia at IPL opening ceremony

Mar 27, 2024, at 06:08 am

Mumbai/IBNS: At the grand opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL), held in a bustling stadium pulsating with energy, audiences were treated to a nostalgic journey as veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai's evergreen track from the iconic movie 'Taal' echoed through the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai.

It's raining Grammys for India: AR Rahman shares selfie with Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan

Feb 06, 2024, at 06:58 am

Music maestro AR Rahman Monday congratulated percussionist Zakir Hussain's supergroup Shakti, which also includes singer Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, for winning Best Global Music Album for ‘This Moment’ at the Grammy Awards.

'Our intent was to pay homage': Pippa makers apologise after AR Rahman’s rendition of Kazi Nazrul Islam song draws flak

Nov 14, 2023, at 07:34 am

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently got into a controversy for a song in Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur-starrer Pippa. Following a massive row over the rendition of the iconic Bengali song 'Karar oi louho kopat' (Iron bars of a jail) by the revered Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood war film, Pippa makers have now released an apology for 'hurting sentiments'.

AR Rahman draws flak over 'distorted' rendition of legendary poet Kazi Narul's iconic Bengali song

Nov 12, 2023, at 03:17 am

Mumbai: A dispute has arisen over AR Rahman's rendition of the iconic Bengali song 'Karar oi louho kopat' (Iron bars of a jail) by the revered Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood war film 'Pippa', a report in the media said.

Superstar Rajinikanth to play cameo in daughter Aishwarya's film 'Lal Salaam'

May 09, 2023, at 04:29 am

Chennai/IBNS: Superstar Rajinikanth will be seen playing Moideen Bhai in his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's comeback directorial venture Lal Salaam after almost half a decade and is determined to make it count.

AR Rahman calls for better safety standards on sets after son escapes major accident

Mar 07, 2023, at 05:10 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Music maestro AR Rahman has appealed for better safety standards across Indian productions a week after his son escaped a major accident on a set location in Mumbai last week.

'I felt like a gladiator': AR Rahman recalls his Oscar win experience

Mar 04, 2023, at 06:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the Oscar season, the Academy's official Instagram handle posted a video of AR Rahman on their official page where the maestro is recalling the winning moment.

AR Rahman casts his 2023 Academy Award vote. See his post

Dec 17, 2022, at 05:09 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Music composer AR Rahman is not just an Academy Award recipient, but the iconic musician has also cast his vote for the upcoming 95th edition of the prestigious award.

'Who are you to re-imagine?' AR Rahman on remix culture

Sep 29, 2022, at 06:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Legendary music composer AR Rahman, who is currently busy promoting Mani Ratnam's upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan, recently called the remix culture distorted. 

What’s the hurry buddy: AR Rahman mourns KK's untimely demise

Jun 02, 2022, at 06:50 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Legendary music composer AR Rahman, who gave late singer Krishnakumar Kunnath his debut playback in films, has lamented the loss saying 'artists like you made this life more bearable'.

India pays tribute to iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, PM Modi says 'she leaves a void in our nation'

Feb 06, 2022, at 05:54 pm

Tributes poured in for India's singing sensation Lata Mangeshkar who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 92 leaving her fans and the entire nation mourning.

AR Rahman, other singers to pay musical tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput ahead of 'Dil Bechara' release

Jul 21, 2020, at 05:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Iconic musical composer and a team of singers will pay tribute to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput ahead of the release of Hindi film 'Dil Bechara'.

Sony Music India releases complete music album of ‘Dil Bechara’ by A R Rahman

Jul 10, 2020, at 08:57 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Composed by Oscar-winning legend, A R Rahman, the entire music album of Mukesh Chhabra's upcoming film, ‘Dil Bechara’, released on Friday as a celebration of the legacy of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who will be seen starring in it along with debutante Sanjana Sanghi.

Avengers Endgame: A R Rahman to compose song for Indian fans in three languages

Mar 25, 2019, at 03:59 pm

Mumbai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Indian music maestro A R Rahman will create an all-new song for Indian fans in three languages-Hindi, Tamil and Telugu- for upcoming Hollywood movie Avengers: Endgame.

Priyanka Chopra posts image with AR Rahman

Oct 19, 2018, at 06:43 pm

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Indian actress Priyanka Chopra on Friday clicked a selfie with music maestro AR Rahman.

102 Not Out recovers from slow start, collects over Rs 16 crore

May 07, 2018, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): Bollywood heavyweights Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor's 102 Not Out braved a slow start to rake over Rs 16 crore on its opening weekend.

Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor's 102 Not Out collects 3.52 crore on opening day

May 05, 2018, at 05:42 pm

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor's father-and-son story, 102 Not Out, has started slow at the box office, collecting Rs 3.52 crore on the opening day.

AR Rahman turns 51, Bollywood celebrities wish him

Jan 06, 2018, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Iconic music composer AR Rahman on Saturday turned 51 as Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to wish him on the special day of the year.

Am nothing without fans' support, Rahman reacts to concert controversy

Jul 16, 2017, at 06:33 pm

New York, July 16 (IBNS): Legendary music composer AR Rahman on Sunday reacted to the controversy that broke over his recent concert in London earlier this month.

Fans upset with A.R. Rahman's UK concert for excessive Tamil songs

Jul 14, 2017, at 07:04 pm

London, July 14 (IBNS): Fans got furious after attending the UK concert of Indian musician A.R. Rahman in London on last Saturday for an excessive repertoire of Tamil songs, media reports said.

AR Rahman shortlisted for World Soundtrack Awards

Jul 07, 2017, at 09:48 pm

Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Iconic Indian music composer AR Rahman has been shortlisted for the World Soundtrack Awards.

London fire tragedy: AR Rahman offers his prayers

Jun 18, 2017, at 10:22 pm

Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): Indian music maestro AR Rahman on Sunday offered his prayers to the families of the victims of the London tower fire tragedy.

Sridevi & A R Rahman promotes Mom on the sets of ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs 2017’!

May 10, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS): Mother’s Day is just around the corner and to celebrate this special day, two special guests – superstar Sridevi and music maestro A R Rahman recently visited the sets of the singing reality show – Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs to promote their forthcoming film, Mom.

Mamata Banerjee wishes AR Rahman on birthday

Jan 06, 2017, at 10:42 pm

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wished music maestro AR Rahman on his birthday.

Music maestro AR Rahman turns 50

Jan 06, 2017, at 04:26 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Indian music sensation and Oscar winner AR Rahman turned 50 on Friday.

OK Jaanu trailer to release on Monday, tweets Shraddha Kapoor

Dec 10, 2016, at 06:28 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Makers of OK Jaanu, Shraddha Kapoor's next, will release the trailer of the film on Monday, the actress tweeted.