AR Rahman: The Quiz

Chander Ram (nearly) aces Indian Link Radio’s quiz on ARR, live on air with RJ MANOJ

What’s AR Rahman’s daughter’s name?

Khatija

What’s Rahman’s first composition?

Roja, but he had an unofficial composition called Set me free before that.

No! It was a Malayalam film, but Roja did catapult him to fame. Rahman was called Dileep then.

His music academy’s name? KM Conservatory. Correct, he launched it in 2008.

You obviously know Rahman’s birthday.

Of course, I do. He invites his fans to his place and celebrates his birthday with them with cake etc. Two of my friends work as assistants for Rahman, which works great for me. It’s 6 Jan 1967.

Rahman shares his birthday with someone very close to him. Who?

You put me on the spot! I don’t know the answer.

Rahman’s son, who was also born on 6 Jan in 2003.

There’s a specific window of time when Rahman composes his music. When’s that?

Only at night. He also has the habit of lighting the candle when he composes. I’ve tried doing it myself when stressed and have had to concentrate for work. It does help!

Correct answer! The only time Rahman made an exception was when he was composing/recording with Lata Mangeshkar.