AR Rahman on daughter Khatija’s work in Minmini: I think she has given a befitting answer to…

AR Rahman's daughter, Khatija Rahman, is set to debut as a composer with the Tamil film Minmini directed by Halitha Shameem.

AR Rahman and Khatija Rahman

Composer AR Rahman’s daughter, Khatija Rahman, is making her debut as a composer with the upcoming Tamil film Minmini. Directed by filmmaker Halitha Shameem, the makers of the film held a special celebrity premiere before the release on August 9, which was attended by AR Rahman. The Oscar-winning composer opened up about his daughter’s debut.

AR Rahman on Minmini

Minmini is an upcoming film that is set to hit big screens on August 9. Ahead of its release, the makers held a special premiere of the film, which is directed by Halitha Shameem. With music scored by Khatija Rahman in her debut, her father and famed musician AR Rahman also attended the premiere show.

Speaking to the press, AR Rahman said, “This film is my daughter's first music and Halitha has selected her. Both seem to have unique voices and this is the first time I am seeing such a story in Tamil. It has a very natural way of storytelling and Khatija's work is very good. Any news on Khatija gets about a thousand people taunting her and I think she has given a good reply to all of them. Manoj has done a great job producing it and he is courageous and generous in producing. This film will bring Tamil cinema new audience.”

Also read: Khatija Rahman interview: Halitha said she didn’t want people to hum the music of Minmini

More about Minmini

Minmini stars Esther Anil, Pravin Kishore, and Gaurav Kalai in the lead roles. Halitha had shot the first half of the film with the actors, who were child artists, and waited for seven years for them to grow up and reprise their roles.

The film deals with the concept of survivor’s guilt and how it impacts the lives of two teens who take a bike trip to the Himalayas. Cinematographer Manoj Paramhamsa, who shot the film, has also produced Minmini. The coming-of-age drama will release in theatres on August 9 along with the Prashanth-starrer Andhagan.

Also read: Halitha Shameem Interview: Minmini is a story that I got in my dream and it surprised me

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