Ashutosh Gowariker quips AR Rahman should thank him for his Oscars win; here's why

Ashutosh Gowariker reflected on AR Rahman’s Oscars journey and their long-standing musical partnership.

AR Rahman and Ashutosh Gowariker

With the exception of three films, Ashutosh Gowariker has worked with composer AR Rahman. Gowariker reminisced on their lengthy working partnership. In 2008, Gowariker released What's Your Raashee? without Rahman's music. He was unable to do so due to offers from Hollywood. The 2008 release of Slumdog Millionaire was the catalyst for Rahman's two Academy Award wins. According to Gowariker's interview, he expresses his gratitude toward Rahman for "allowing" him to explore offers from Hollywood.

Hollywood offers and the break from their partnership

Gowariker informed Mirchi that the influx of Hollywood offers forced Rahman and him to take a break after Jodhaa Akbar. Even when Slumdog Millionaire was offered to him, despite his strong desire for Rahman to compose for What's Your Raashee, he was unable to pull it off. Gowariker occasionally confides in the composer, even now, that he owes him gratitude for the Oscars he has won, as the filmmaker facilitated his journey to Hollywood.

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Gowariker described Rahman as a very sharp man, and he immediately grasps the crux of the idea when asked about their communication style. He has a remarkable ability to picture things exactly as they are. Because he is primarily concerned with pleasing them, the process is laborious. Despite not releasing an album of his own, he deserves the time.

AR Rahman’s secret work on Slumdog Millionaire despite warnings

Despite receiving warnings not to work on Slumdog Millionaire Rahman proceeded in secret, as he recently revealed. Danny Boyle wanted him to compose the score for the film when they met in Mumbai. When Rahman contacted his agent, they advised him to reject the proposal immediately. Boyle collaborates with several composers and is notoriously difficult to deal with; he may even reject their compositions. However, the expression of love and reverence on Boyle's face lingered in my memory. The composer recently remarked during the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne that he thought these two things weren't tallying.

Rahman worked on a handful of Hollywood projects after Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture, but that was it.

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