Before all the fancy awards and famous songs, picture a young AR Rahman, full of music talent, sitting in a studio with just an air conditioner. This was how it started for the music genius before he became super famous.
In a new talk for Netflix, Rahman shared a touching story about how he began his musical journey with a big sacrifice.
In a chat with the crew of the film "Amar Singh Chamkila" - including director
Imtiaz Ali
, singer
Mohit Chauhan
, and lyricist
Irshad Kamil
- AR Rahman reminisced about his own tough times and shared personal tales.
While talking, he remembered how his family supported him when he didn't have money to buy things for his studio during his tough times. He shared, “When I built my studio, I didn’t have money to buy an amplifier or equaliser. There was just an AC with a shelf and carpet. I used to be sitting there not having money to buy anything. I built this and was sitting inside with no equipment. My first recorder came after my mom gave her jewels to be pledged. That is when I felt empowered. I could see my future, that one moment I changed.”
AR Rahman mentioned that he didn't attend college, and there was a time when he felt like he was lacking something. He further mentioned, “When I was 12, I was vibing with people in their 40s and 50s. My boredom led me to listen to many other things, to explore what was there on the other side. That side was spectacular for me. There was so much out there.”
AR Rahman gained praise for his music in Imtiaz's film "Amar Singh Chamkila," which premiered on Netflix on April 12. It became one of the most liked projects on streaming platforms. People loved both the story and the unique music in the movie.
The movie tells the story of the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, famous for his lively music and sometimes controversial words. He was killed while heading to a performance.
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