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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anuradha Paudwal calls AR Rahman 'rare': He nurtures everyone painstakingly; says he is like 'ek chotta innocent school ka bachcha'
Anuradha Paudwal fondly remembers her collaborations with AR Rahman, highlighting his unique teaching methods and genuine desire to nurture talent. She praised Rahman's ability to articulate musical nuances, enabling artists to improve instantly. Paudwal also noted Rahman's humility and dedication to his students, emphasizing the exceptional training they receive, reflecting his authentic and grounded personality. Legendary singers AR Rahman and Anuradha Paudwal may have collaborated on only two songs, but both became unforgettable hits. Their iconic tracks — 'Kissa Hum Likhenge' and 'Pa Jaye Kismat Se Tum Humko Mile Ho' from the 1998 film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna — remain fan favorites even today. In a recent chat, Anuradha praised the Oscar-winning composer and fondly recalled his unique method of teaching music to students. In conversation with O2 India, Anuradha called AR Rahman one of the 'finest music directors' of our time. She likened his approach to music as a source of light that illuminates everything around it. Praising his generosity, she noted that Rahman doesn't just focus on his own success but genuinely wants those around him to thrive and grow in music as well. The veteran singer recalled a moment at AR Rahman's studio that left a lasting impression on her. She shared that while observing a young girl recording a song, Rahman gently guided her through the nuances of expression and tone. 'He told her, 'You're singing it this way, but it needs to be like this,'' Anuradha said, calling it a rare and remarkable skill. She further praised AR Rahman's clarity as a composer, noting that many music directors struggle to articulate what exactly is missing in a singer's performance. She explained that Rahman has a rare ability to precisely communicate what needs to be corrected, which helps artists improve on the spot—something she witnessed firsthand in his studio. Doli Saja Ke Rakhna marked the first collaboration between AR Rahman and Anuradha Paudwal. Recalling the experience, Anuradha revealed that trained singers Srinidhi and Hiral Viradia were also present in the studio. What stood out to her was seeing a recordist sing alongside—a rare sight in her long career. When she asked about it, the recordist humbly said she simply enjoyed singing, though she wasn't a professional vocalist. Anuradha highlighted how Rahman nurtures every talent in his space with care and dedication, a side of him she feels more people should know about. Anuradha went on to praise AR Rahman's humility and dedication to nurturing talent. She said students from his music school emerge with an exceptional level of training—something the general public may not fully realise. Despite reaching global heights, Rahman remains grounded, with the simplicity and innocence of a schoolboy. Anuradha added that there's no showmanship or manipulation in his personality, and that rare authenticity reflects in his music, which is why audiences connect to his compositions so deeply and instantly.
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘AR Rahman is chotta school ka bacha', says Anuradha Paudwal, recalls his teaching approach: ‘Aap aisa gaa rahi hain…
Legendary artistes AR Rahman and Anuradha Paudwal have collaborated on just two songs, and they went on to become cult classics. Their tracks 'Kissa Hum Likhenge' and 'Pa Jaye Kismat Se Tum Humko Mile Ho' from the film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) are remembered till date. In a recent interview with O2 India, Anuradha spoke highly of the Oscar-winning music composer. She also recalled Rahman's approach of teaching music to his students. During the candid conversation, Anuradha shared that in her eyes, AR Rahman is one of the 'finest music directors' we have. 'Music is like light – when you switch it on, then every corner brightens. I have seen that in Rahman ji. It is not about only his own work, he wants people around him also to prosper. They should also do well in music,' she said. Recalling how he was teaching a student, the singer revealed, 'I was in his studio once and I saw a very young girl was in his recording session. She was singing beautifully, with every expression and note. He was telling the girl, 'Ma'am aap aisa gaa rahi hain, aur aisa chahiye.' That's a very big art.' ALSO READ | 'AR Rahman always brings an element of surprise,' says singer Madhushree: 'He adds his touch later, and it turns out to be magical' She added, 'To be able to tell you what they want and what you are not doing, people are not able to express that. Yeh theek nahi aaraha hai, yeh bolte hain, but theek kya nahi hai? Singer can correct only if you tell exactly what is going wrong. That is a very rare quality I saw in his studio.' Doli Saja Ke Rakhna marked the first collaboration of AR Rahman and Anuradha Podwal. Srinidhi and Hiral Viradia, who are trained singers, also joined Rahman in the studio. Talking about the same, Anuradha said, 'That's unusual. In my entire experience, she was the only recordist who I saw was singing alongside. When I asked her, she said that I like singing but I am not a singer. She was so professional. He nurtures everyone so painstakingly. People need to know this side of AR Rahman.' She continued, 'The children who qualify from his school have another level of preparation. Normal people don't know all this. He is a very nice and humble person. He has touched such heights, in spite of that, ek chotta innocent school ke bachche ki tarah hain. Very down to earth, no hanky panky or manipulation. He is very simple, which is so rare. This quality mirrors in the compositions that he does. That's why the general public immediately connects to his songs.'
