If there is no criticism, you become lazy. But it should be constructive, and it should be the truth. If it’s biased and there’s no truth in it, then I don’t care about it. If it’s true, it helps me grow. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
A good film demands its own score, and if you are a musician, your conscience will never allow you to do something mediocre for a good film. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
I was famous from the age of 13, and after a while you become immune to it – in a good way. You look at positives and what you can do with it. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
I compose music for films, and by the grace of God, I’ve got a few awards. That’s it. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
The more I compose, the more I know that I don’t know it all. I think it’s a good way to start. If you think you know it all, the work becomes a repetition of what you’ve already done. I try to make sure that I don’t repeat my music. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
A musician is a professional, whether he or she is successful or not. The profession itself must be regarded as a stable job. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
I grew up on Bach and Beethoven, and now I’m listening to more modern composers who I can’t even name. But since I’m constantly doing music, it’s difficult to have that quality time to listen to music and do classical stuff. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
Compared with other Indian film composers, I only write about six movies a year. Others write up to 60. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
Comedy is a universal language. I grew up watching Nagesh, Surilirajan, Thenga Srinivasan and S.V. Shekhar’s comedies. And, of course, Charlie Chaplin! These artists are so blessed: they can make other people happy. A. R. Rahman Read Quote
