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Happy Birthday A.R. Rahman: 5 classic songs by the musical maestro to celebrate his career
The Godfather of Indian Music, A.R. Rahman, celebrates his 52nd birthday today, i.e. January 6, 2019, and we give you five classic songs by the musical maestro to celebrate his career.
When you think of music, you can't help but ponder over the Godfather of Indian Music himself, A.R. Rahman. For decades, music lovers have been treated well and kindly by Mr. Rahman's dedicated contribution to the industry. We all have a favourite Rahman song, which speaks to us and makes us enter unchartered territories within our soul. There's a tune for every feeling; whether it be about being in love, wanting to dance the happy feeling, feeling spiritual or even going through major heartbreak.
Rahman has a very illustrious career to boast about as not only as he been conferred with the Padma Bhushan and six National Film Awards, but the music director and singer has also charmed his way into the West. He is a two-time Oscar winner and won two Grammy Awards as well. As the musical maestro celebrates his 52nd birthday today, we wanted to celebrate the occasion and provide you with a 5-songs playlist, which proves why there can be no one else like A.R. Rahman:
Maa Tujhe Salaam - Vande Mataram
Want to witness the overbearing feeling of patriotism, then listen to Rahman's soul-stirring rendition of Vande Mataram. It instills a sense of pride in our motherland, like never before.
Tu Hi Re - Bombay
Tu Hi Re is a cult classic of Rahman's which is crooned even today and speaks of a lover's infatuation, that stands the test of time.
Chaiyya Chaiyya - Dil Se
As much as Rahman's songs can make you love and feel heartbreak, it's his dancing numbers that really get us going with Chaiyya Chaiyya being the best example. Shah Rukh Khan takes over the lip syncing as he dances on a train with Malaika Arora and it's still a popular choice in the clubs.
Agar Tum Saath Ho - Tamasha
Anguish and true heartbreak is the perfect summary to describe this tear-jerking Rahman track. Along with Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's masterful scene, what's not to love about this song?
Nadaan Parindey Ghar Aaja - Rockstar
The ending sequence of Rockstar deserved a song with great fervour and heartbreak and what better than Nadaan Parindey Ghar Aaja to end it with a bang!
Which is your favourite A.R. Rahman song? Curate your own playlist in the comments section below.
Happy Birthday, AR Rahman.
