Ahead of Aadujeevitham release, AR Rahman reveals: 'I thought Roja would be my last film'

Known for his timid personality during the early days of his career, AR Rahman transformed as he ascended to become one of the world's biggest music composers in a short span.

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman eagerly awaits the release of his long-anticipated Malayalam movie, Aadujeevitham . While promoting the film, he reflected on his illustrious career and shared a lesser-known aspect of his journey.

"I thought my first film, 'Roja,' would be my last film; after that, I would go back to doing jingles and albums again. But the love I received was so huge that I found I had to evolve in many things," Rahman said in an interview with Manorama News.

The Transformation of AR Rahman

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Known for his timid personality during the early days of his career, Rahman underwent a transformation as he ascended to become one of the world's biggest music composers in a short span. Back in the day, journalists struggled to interview him due to his reserved nature.

"I realized I could not hide in my shell while performing live for 60,000 people. They are coming out to get an experience, and I want to fulfill their expectations. You see Michael Jackson, Western bands, and Sting – why are we doing this? What is not there in us to show? Mostly, South Indians are shy people, but they are not coming to watch a simple person. They are giving their money, time, and love to watch somebody perform and express themselves," Rahman explained.

He expressed his love for performing at concerts, highlighting the unique opportunity they provide for listeners to fully experience the music in all its glory.

AR Rahman's commitment to movies

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Rahman also reiterate his commitment to delivering his best for every film he scores music for, regardless of the project's scale and size. "For me, every film and sound is important," he stated. Rahman revealed that he occasionally covers the expenses for additional fine-tuning of movies when filmmakers have budget constraints.

For instance, Rahman stood by Aadujeevitham for about eight years as the project took its time to come to fruition due to budget issues. Now, he is actively promoting the film, giving director Blessy's magnum opus much-needed visibility.

Aadujeevitham, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to hit cinemas on March 28.

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