1. Dil gira dafatan (Delhi 6) - very different format of music, it sounds almost like a flowing river 2. Mausam and escape is a masterpiece - using sitar in the song in such a beautiful way 3. Tanha tanha - magnificent beginning using a flute if I’m not wrong 4. Chandralekha - heard the song for the first time when I was 5 and saw my school seniors walk the ramp to this song. I also loved Neeti Mohan’s live performance of the song. 5. Hawa hawa (rockstar) this song is absolutely mind blowing. The entire album, in fact, is some god level composition. And Mohit Chauhan’s voice shines in every single song. 6. Dil se - the title track makes you feel - if perishing this beautiful then let me perish. 7. Mann Chandre - a song ARR did for an album called Connections. Some songs from this album featured on Nokia Xpress Music devices.
The story about Hey Ram is not related to ARR. The original composer was L.Subramaniam, who had demanded more renumeration. And then Kamal Hassan went to Illayaraja who redid the whole score to match the already shot portions
Haven’t heard the entire episode but feel bad that I didn’t watch it live. I really wish they touched upon the jazzy tune of the title Jaane Tu ya Jaane na. Gives me goosebumps. Every time.
27:47 Rahman has composed some sufiesque songs before arziyan and khwaja mere khwaja, like - piya haji ali (fiza) - noor un ala noor (meenaxi) - zikr (bose the forgotten hero) - al madad maula (mangal pandey)
I’ve never smiled through a YT video like did watching this one. KV and Sumukhi, touched heartstrings all the way. I was sad that not much could get picked up in Dilli 6, Taal and Alaipayuthe. But you’ll wrapping it up with “Yenai Sola Pogirai” was just chef’s kiss. Can’t tell you how much I love that song. If only you’ll could go on further and further - it’s just too good. Reminded me of the Netflix movie on AR. Supremacy
Sorry for being a snob but 90s Tamil Rahman was GOD level… Thiruda Thiruda, Roja, Duet, Kaadhalan, Gentleman, Karuthama, Rhythm, Indira, Iruvar, Kadhal Desam, Pudhiya Mugam, Bombay… and the list goes on an on 🫡🫡🫡
11:24 also ARR was watching Mughle Azam on TV and Bade Ghulam Ali song at the statue scene of Anarkali was his inspiration for the sitar intro in Haye Rama. He shared this anecdote in an interview.
ARR and hollywood also , whether its bombay dreams , 127 hours or The hundred foot journey . In The hundred foot journey the bgm is soooo good the fusion of indian classical 🤯
Man. This would have been a dream hangout for me. If I ever meet KV I know what to talk about. The uncountable number of friends of mine in college I had recommended Mausam & Escape & Liquid dance to.. They had no idea this album exists!
In Bombay, the beach song - uyirey was song by chithra ma in tamil and she also sang the hindi version but the hindi production people felt the album had full of singers from south so they gave it to another singer from north Chithra ma shared this story
ARR's music makes one want to invest in music. I don't think it can be listened and appreciated in a group and is more like a personal discovery. Shout out to KV on recognising Saavariya from swades as a stand out track not many seem to notice.
Sumukhi ne Viral Bhayani type fake news faila di poore podcast pe…Hey Ram was being composed by L Subramaniam and Daler Mehendi had sung for Rahman before in Lakeer (2004) and always had a grear rapport with him
The watching TV in Goa and not creating anything was actually Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Karan Johar for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna , they have said it in multiple interviews
Robot is also a cool album no. Enjoyed every bit of of your conversation and Sumukhi is just ❤ Learning facts while having fun is so cool . Thank you Varun. Also , guys could you just have a discussion on the choreography in Bollywood movies/videos.
The greatest thing about the 🐐 is being relevant for 32 years in such a competitive industry..❤ Just listen to maamannan(Empire), Aadujeevitham(goat life), Pathu thala(10 head's) album It will show how he is relevant to this gen too..❤ He was on rage last year..❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 But vida karo from chamkila easily the song of the year..❤ heartbreaking masterpiece from the goat..❤
Jai ho story is even more crazier. Ghai wanted a song and rahman was busy or delaying the delivery. Finally he booked a studio and asked Sukhwinder to compose and when ghai arrived at studio he was livid at rahman that he got his understudy to compose. So he called up Rahman and yelled at him and said that he paid money for Rahman's service and not sukhi. Rahman cooly replied that when Im giving it a thumbs up then its a Rahman song no matter who composed it. But eventually ghai rejected it and then rahman chipkaoed it to danny boy
Dude do you really think sukhvinder is capable of composing jai ho , even if you don't know that rahman is the composer, you can tell after listening the composition of jai ho that only rahman could compose this based on his previous compositions.
The whole Hey Ram story is blatantly wrong. Plus Rahman and Kamal Hassan have had a fab working relationship with both Indian and Thenali. Also for crying out loud, Anbe Sivam is not Illayaraja. It's Vidyasagar 🤦🤦🤦
This is really wholesome. Get Yashraj, too, in this conversation. You both are absolutely Superb. It's joy to see Kumar and Sumukhi discussing it with some much passion
Jai Ho was also composed by Sukhwinder. Subhash Ghai was not too happy that Rahman himself did not compose it. Rahman's reply was that anything that is coming to you is approved by me even if it is created by my team. I approve of it.
Sorry KV. But most of the 'facts' told by your guest were either wrong or just rumours. e.g. Jumbalika was sung by Alisha Chinoy not by Vasundhara Das. (And many more already pointed in comments here).
It's not a fight between ARR vs illayaraja. Raja is jealous about ARR and rahman has always maintained modesty - said Raja is great and stayed away from fights
The untouched part in your story about Jai ho which RGV said is Jai ho was composed by Sukwinder which Rehman bought for 2 lakhs or something and rest of your story.
1. Dil gira dafatan (Delhi 6) - very different format of music, it sounds almost like a flowing river
2. Mausam and escape is a masterpiece - using sitar in the song in such a beautiful way
3. Tanha tanha - magnificent beginning using a flute if I’m not wrong
4. Chandralekha - heard the song for the first time when I was 5 and saw my school seniors walk the ramp to this song. I also loved Neeti Mohan’s live performance of the song.
5. Hawa hawa (rockstar) this song is absolutely mind blowing. The entire album, in fact, is some god level composition. And Mohit Chauhan’s voice shines in every single song.
6. Dil se - the title track makes you feel - if perishing this beautiful then let me perish.
7. Mann Chandre - a song ARR did for an album called Connections. Some songs from this album featured on Nokia Xpress Music devices.
Dil gira daftan is something else
The story about Hey Ram is not related to ARR. The original composer was L.Subramaniam, who had demanded more renumeration. And then Kamal Hassan went to Illayaraja who redid the whole score to match the already shot portions
Similar thing happened with ARR when he composed Jai ho songs for already shot scenes with Aaj ki raath song in the background and Ch oli kpeeche song
Hey ram initially composed by violanist L Subramanyam, husband of singer kavitha krishnamurthy
No buddy he didn’t want his music to be associated with Gandhi assassination and hence withdrew his music
Haven’t heard the entire episode but feel bad that I didn’t watch it live. I really wish they touched upon the jazzy tune of the title Jaane Tu ya Jaane na. Gives me goosebumps. Every time.
I cannot believe you guys discussed Chamkila and did not speak about Vida Karo. Probably the best composition in last couple of years.
Sumukhi got confused between giving trivia and giving gossip...lehren and zoom type facts de rhi thi
27:47 Rahman has composed some sufiesque songs before arziyan and khwaja mere khwaja, like
- piya haji ali (fiza)
- noor un ala noor (meenaxi)
- zikr (bose the forgotten hero)
- al madad maula (mangal pandey)
Noor un ala is my favourite
We need part 2 of this already!!! ❤️
I’ve never smiled through a YT video like did watching this one. KV and Sumukhi, touched heartstrings all the way. I was sad that not much could get picked up in Dilli 6, Taal and Alaipayuthe. But you’ll wrapping it up with “Yenai Sola Pogirai” was just chef’s kiss. Can’t tell you how much I love that song. If only you’ll could go on further and further - it’s just too good. Reminded me of the Netflix movie on AR. Supremacy
Good you mentioned Rehman's Chorus singers .. they are superlative, underrated max..
Jane tu ya Jane na...so fresh..not alot of people talk about the album
Sorry for being a snob but 90s Tamil Rahman was GOD level… Thiruda Thiruda, Roja, Duet, Kaadhalan, Gentleman, Karuthama, Rhythm, Indira, Iruvar, Kadhal Desam, Pudhiya Mugam, Bombay… and the list goes on an on 🫡🫡🫡
11:24 also ARR was watching Mughle Azam on TV and Bade Ghulam Ali song at the statue scene of Anarkali was his inspiration for the sitar intro in Haye Rama. He shared this anecdote in an interview.
52:51 actually this song has Shaan and KK for chorus. ❤️
IMO, Piya Haji Ali from Fiza was Rahman's first Sufi connect.
ARR and hollywood also , whether its bombay dreams , 127 hours or The hundred foot journey . In The hundred foot journey the bgm is soooo good the fusion of indian classical 🤯
amazing episode!! We need more of this!! make it like a series please!!
48:18 - Only ARR could think of using a proper English Orchestra Symphony for a Rajini Horse cart entrance. CHILLS, LITERAL CHILLS.
Chandralekha, still on my playlist! ❤
Piya Haji Ali from FIZA was also a great sufi song by AR Rahman.
Man. This would have been a dream hangout for me. If I ever meet KV I know what to talk about. The uncountable number of friends of mine in college I had recommended Mausam & Escape & Liquid dance to.. They had no idea this album exists!
Sumukhi looking so dignified and elegant!!❤ Always enjoy watching both of you!!!
In Bombay, the beach song - uyirey was song by chithra ma in tamil and she also sang the hindi version but the hindi production people felt the album had full of singers from south so they gave it to another singer from north
Chithra ma shared this story
Little known fact...Rahman did a Malayalam soundtrack "Yodha" (with Mohanlal, Madhoo and Urvashi) either just before or after Roja.
Wow! what an episode! Too many goosebumps. Looks like my goosebump mechanism has failed now.
Water is also an underated album. Especially Naina Neer one from the album.
His best classical album
ARR's music makes one want to invest in music. I don't think it can be listened and appreciated in a group and is more like a personal discovery.
Shout out to KV on recognising Saavariya from swades as a stand out track not many seem to notice.
Sapnay songs are also top notch!!
The best AR Rahman Album ever is Duet ❤
Rhythm, Iruvar, Kandukondien Kandukondien ❤
Sumukhi ne Viral Bhayani type fake news faila di poore podcast pe…Hey Ram was being composed by L Subramaniam and Daler Mehendi had sung for Rahman before in Lakeer (2004) and always had a grear rapport with him
KV for Rahman! 🙌🏻
The watching TV in Goa and not creating anything was actually Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Karan Johar for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna , they have said it in multiple interviews
Great podcast KV. You can probably spin off a new series for Rahman. One episode for each album and get different guests
Robot is also a cool album no.
Enjoyed every bit of of your conversation and Sumukhi is just ❤
Learning facts while having fun is so cool . Thank you Varun. Also , guys could you just have a discussion on the choreography in Bollywood movies/videos.
bwoyz.. that's L. Subramaniam for Hey Ram, not ARR.. Viral bhayani vibes 😂... Ayyo anbe sivam was vidyasagar, not raja
The greatest thing about the 🐐 is being relevant for 32 years in such a competitive industry..❤
Just listen to maamannan(Empire), Aadujeevitham(goat life), Pathu thala(10 head's) album
It will show how he is relevant to this gen too..❤
He was on rage last year..❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
But vida karo from chamkila easily the song of the year..❤
heartbreaking masterpiece from the goat..❤
Need Part 2 ASAPPPP KVeeeee!
Jai ho story is even more crazier. Ghai wanted a song and rahman was busy or delaying the delivery. Finally he booked a studio and asked Sukhwinder to compose and when ghai arrived at studio he was livid at rahman that he got his understudy to compose. So he called up Rahman and yelled at him and said that he paid money for Rahman's service and not sukhi. Rahman cooly replied that when Im giving it a thumbs up then its a Rahman song no matter who composed it. But eventually ghai rejected it and then rahman chipkaoed it to danny boy
Dude do you really think sukhvinder is capable of composing jai ho , even if you don't know that rahman is the composer, you can tell after listening the composition of jai ho that only rahman could compose this based on his previous compositions.
Why mixing up composing and recording on a composed swaras. Had u not seen Sukhi interview
Part 2 pahijey bhau. So many albums missed out in this one.
Piya Haji Ali was his first spiritual song!!
The whole Hey Ram story is blatantly wrong. Plus Rahman and Kamal Hassan have had a fab working relationship with both Indian and Thenali.
Also for crying out loud, Anbe Sivam is not Illayaraja. It's Vidyasagar 🤦🤦🤦
What a wholesome show this one !!!! 🎉❤
Need another episode on Rehman
This is really wholesome. Get Yashraj, too, in this conversation. You both are absolutely Superb. It's joy to see Kumar and Sumukhi discussing it with some much passion
what about Rockstar and specially Kun faya kun?
Daler Mehndi has sung Ru-ba-ru for Maqbool in 2003
Anbe Sivam was Vidyasagar, another OG!!
Piya Haji Ali was his first spiritual song!!
Sumukhi, the Hey Ram album was composed by L Subramaniam and not ARR
Piya Haji Ali from Fiza will be first spiritual song by him. 28:41
Jai Ho was also composed by Sukhwinder.
Subhash Ghai was not too happy that Rahman himself did not compose it.
Rahman's reply was that anything that is coming to you is approved by me even if it is created by my team. I approve of it.
Just curious if you have trouble using google and UA-cam for fact check or you just thrive on spreading useless rumors?
Sorry KV. But most of the 'facts' told by your guest were either wrong or just rumours. e.g. Jumbalika was sung by Alisha Chinoy not by Vasundhara Das. (And many more already pointed in comments here).
My fav mannipaya and hosana from Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. And I am not Tamil.
PS: Ayi Ayi yo is Shweta Shetty and not Sunitha Rao :)
07:55 Asha Bhosle herself talked about this in a live concert in Dubai.
Sangamam, Kadhalar Dhinam and Kadhal Desam ❤
If I could post gif as a comment, it would be the Vince McMahon loosing it after every fact 🤯🔥🔥🔥
Rahmans sufi notable one which wasn't discussed was Noor un ala noor
Aaromale from Vinaithandi Varuvaya..
His t-shirt 😂😂👌🏻
Aayore from Swades ❤❤
Hum me mai hero jingle as well
Guys Ranjhanna miss hogyi …
It's not a fight between ARR vs illayaraja. Raja is jealous about ARR and rahman has always maintained modesty - said Raja is great and stayed away from fights
❤️👍
Anne Sivam music is by Vidyasagar not Ilayaraja
Sumukhi, Anbe Sivam is by Vidyasagar. Please gets your facts right ya!! Expect more from you behen!!
The untouched part in your story about Jai ho which RGV said is Jai ho was composed by Sukwinder which Rehman bought for 2 lakhs or something and rest of your story.
Are you really that daft that when Sukhwinder himself says it’s not true. You still decide to quote a drunkard Bgrade movie director?
Tum dono ko taddaaa ♥️
TISS episode vibes