Rahman's hosanna - a warning

Although the audio of Gautham Menon's Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya is not released yet, the song Hosanna, released as a 30-second teaser on the internet (on Rahman's - unverified - Facebook / Twitter pages) has managed to create enough buzz for the movie's album. However, a press release from Gautham Menon's desk blames miscreants of having released the rough draft version of the Hosanna song and warns people who download or send it as mail forwards with penal action.

The press note also says that 'a software has been installed to track the song over the net before its official release'.

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Rajini's train fight

Our sources report that Rajinikanth has done a daring stunt sequence in Endhiran, which was choreographed by stunt director Peter Heins. This fight scene has been shot in Lonavala near Mumbai.

According to our source, Rajini took part in the powerful fight scene that was shot on a train. The exotic location in which the train fight was shot will add attraction to the film.

Endhiran’s lead lady, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also present during the shoots. The film, it must be mentioned here, is directed by Shankar and produced by Sun Pictures.

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When VTV comes to Chennai

As promised by Gautham Menon, the director of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, the audio of the film will once again be launched in Chennai on January 2nd 2010. Soon after the music release in London, Gautham said that the idea to launch the audio in London was due to the fact that music director AR Rahman is a universal figure and to show to the world that he is from Tamil Nadu.

However, the director decided to launch the audio once again in Chennai and has arranged for a grand function on January 2nd 2010.

VTV is the much expected film of the year and stars Silambarasan and Trisha in the lead roles.

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Ash posts her first message on Twitter

She’s yet to open her own account

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently connected with her fans via Twitter. However, she used husband Abhishek’s account to post her message.

Recently Ash got a day off from her busy work schedule. She had been shooting back-to-back for “Raavan” and two more Tamil films. She also some other commitments which kept her on her toes, travelling from one place to another. And, she hardly got to spend any time with Abhishek.

So on her day off, she packed her bags and went to Goa where Abhi was shooting.

Abhishek was shocked to see her on the sets. He was also thrilled that she had come all the way to spend a day with him.

Post his shoot they had a cozy dinner. But before flying back to Mumbai, Ash decided to connect with all her fans worldwide. So she posted her first Tweet from Abhishek’s account.

This is what she wrote: “This is officially my first tweet. I got a day off so had to swing by and see my baby. I will be back to work tomorrow.”

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A. R. Rahman charging $100 ticket at his "free" Oz gig

Oscar winner A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) is charging 100 dollars per person for a "VIP Experience" at his "free" concert in Australia on January 16.

"Sydney Festival", organizer of Rahman concert, however, is advertising this event as "free", describing it as "free outdoor spectacular".

The "Store" on the official Rahman website is "exclusively" selling this "Jai Ho VIP Experience Package", which includes: after-show meet and greet with Rahman, photo with Rahman (fan-provided camera), Rahman's autograph, official event t-shirt (handshake of Indian and Australian flags on a black t-shirt).

There is a limit of four tickets per order and portion of the proceeds will go to Rahman's KM Music Academy. It tells customers: "Do not contact the Sydney Festival regarding packages".

Acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged Rahman to donate all the proceeds from the sales (after deducting expenses) of these VIP packages to the scholarships for qualified but financially strapped students of his world-class KM Music Conservatory.

Zed, who is chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, requested Rahman not to refuse admission to any talented aspirant to the Conservatory who otherwise fulfilled all the admission requirements but was financially unable to bear the cost.

Rahman is a headline act at the world famous "Sydney Festival 2010" in Australia. Rahman's two-and-a-half hour "free" and exclusive music-dance performance will include over 40 Bollywood dancers, singers, and musicians at outdoor historic Parramatta Park near Sydney. Launched in 1977, this annual Festival which attracts about one million people, will be held from January 9-30 and will showcase exceptional dance, theater, film, and music programs by renowned artists from all over the world.

Lindy Hume is the Festival Director while Clover Moore is the Chair.

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A.R Rahman joins forces with the Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart to create soundtrack for new movie

A.R Rahman the music producer behind Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, has embarked upon an exciting new project for the New Year. The renowned musician will be working alongside Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics’ fame to produce a new soundtrack for an upcoming movie.

The film has the working title, Street Dancing, and centres around cutting edge dance competitions. With direction from Bille Woodruff and starring Cindy Gonez, the action takes place in both New York and Singapore creating a cross-cultural aspect to the movie.

This feeling of East meets West is continued with the collaboration between A.R Rahman, nicknamed the Mozart of Madras, and British Golden Globe winning musician, Dave Stewart. The pair will write the musical score for the movie together.

The movie is aimed at a global audience and seeks to build bridges between different cultures through the medium of song, dance and drama.

Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed has praised A.R Rahman for representing Indian music on the world stage and has welcomed this latest film project which will further promote Indians and their musical talents.

No release date for the film has been announced.

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Is Gowtham trying to lure foreign producers?

Maybe, Gowtham Menon has succeeded launching his “VTV’ audio in London. But now the biggest question is -Did Gowtham urge A.R. Rahman to promote him amongst UK Film Industry?

It’s a very well known fact that A.R. Rahman has big groups of fans following him in London much prior to his Oscar triumph. Indeed, that happened to be one of the reasons for British Filmmaker Danny Boyle approaching Rahman for “Slumdog Millionaire’.

According to the sources, it has been reported that the filmmaker Gowtham had plans about launching a production house in collaboration with some of the leading production houses in Western Countries so as to invest Rs.100 Crores for various film projects.

Well, when asked about the reason for launching the audio of “Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya’ in London, Gowtham had mentioned that Tamil films have advanced a lot in terms of technological and narrative aspects.

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AR Rahman to provide free music education to 30 students

Double Oscar-winner AR Rahman is a silent philanthropist. DNA has learnt through reliable sources that this Mozart of Madras has launched an ambitious project that will see him provide free music education to 30 students from corporation schools in Chennai this year. What's more interesting is that the musician and composer will reach out to more such students every year from the next semester.

A source close to the development reveals, "The vision of the AR Rahman Foundation is to strive towards making poverty history. As a first step towards achieving this vision, the foundation will set up educational institutions and provide world class, state-of-the-art infrastructure and education to underprivileged children who do not have the means to access and fund their education."

The informer adds, "This will equip them with knowledge and skill sets to pursue specialised higher studies that will provide them career opportunities to build a secure future for themselves and their families. The AR Rahman Foundation is presently providing free music education to 30 students from corporation schools in Chennai."

When contacted, Rahman confirmed, "At the foundation, we know that there is no better investment than that in the education of children."

We've also learned that these students are being given the same kind of education like others who are paying the fee. "These underprivileged students are being trained at the KM Music Conservatory by a world-class faculty. The foundation aims to increase the intake of such students in the forthcoming years thereby extending the benefit of free music education to the truly deserving," adds the source.

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Naga Chaitanya's film cans in NY, Kerala

Indira Productions' film with fledgling Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya is fast progressing. The unit has canned some numbers in New York and Kerala. The makers have planned to release the film in mid-January. However, the audio is releasing early next month. The music is by AR Rahman.

Produced by Sanjay Swaroop and Manjula, the fim is directed by Gautham Menon, and is touted to be a love story that has sensitive emotions forming its thread. For the Akkineni scion, this one is definitely a prestigious project especially because it has big talent associated with it.

Krishnudu (Vinayakudu star) is playing a significant role in the film. He is doing the role of Chaitanya's friend. Also starring are Devan, Surekhavani and Trisha Alex.

Superstar Krishna is presenting the film. Budding lyricist Anantha Sriram has penned the numbers. Umarji Anuradha, who wrote screenplay and dialogue for a short film based on Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography earlier, is penning the dialogue.

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Aishwarya Rai to fight with Rajnikanth

‘Endhiran’(Robot) is shaping up well and it is time for Aishwarya to once again brush up her action skills. Yes. The latest update from the ‘Endhiran’(Robot) unit is that Aishwarya has got a stunt sequence in which she fights Rajinikanth.

We have seen her ability to perform in action sequence from her earlier movies like ‘Dhoom 2′ and ‘Jodhaa Akbar’. Now we will be able to see her giving her best opposite Rajinikanth. According to the script, Rajini teaches Aishwarya Rai the martial arts form and a scene has been filmed recently based on the same with Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai.

It is also known that she is learning Karate from Ramesh master to perform naturally in the Shankar directed ‘Endhiran’.

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Trinity College confers honorary fellowship on Rahman

After winning two Oscars and being nominated for two Grammy Awards, A R Rahman has now been conferred the honorary fellowship from Trinity college of Music in London. CNN-IBN's Akanksha Banerji spoke to the Mozart of Madras about this latest honour.

CNN-IBN: Two Grammy nominations and the dream run seems to be continuing for you.

A R Rahman: A long dream. It's a beginning for me; I hope I get it but if not this time, then next time.

CNN-IBN: You have got an honorary fellowship from the very prestigious Trinity College of Music, so do scholarly awards bring more responsibilty? Are they more special? And what exactly are you going to do with your association with the university now?

A R Rahman: I am actually the principal for the Classical Music Conservatory back in Chennai, so that felt odd to. I was wondering what I was doing there too. But this one specially, the Trinity College fellowship is something special. I am almost 43 now so almost 30 years have been spent in the Trinity College circle. So I felt good going there.

CNN-IBN: You are also going to face the camera forThe son of a Preacher Man, so how was that experience for you?

A R Rahman: It's just a documentary for my friend PJ Morton. He sang Sajna for Couple's Retreat and he is also a great artist in his own right and a very nice man.

CNN-IBN: Despite the international projects, the domestic demands still continue is it?

A R Rahman: I love to do both. It's like learning from here and giving some there.

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Oscar Winning Composer A.R. Rahman To Offer Scholarships At His Conservatory

Oscar winner composer A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory is offering scholarships to deserving students. Scholarships are based on financial need and will be available to students with outstanding auditions, according to reports.

The first of its kind in India, KM Music Conservatory says it meets international standards of music education. Conservatory offers Preparatory Program (2-5 years), Foundation Program (1-2 years), and Degree Program (three years) under affiliation of Middlesex University in United Kingdom (UK), and is planning “Masters Program” and a “Diploma in Indian Music and Music Technology”. Conservatory will teach entertainment icon Michael Jackson as a subject, according to reports. Many faculty members have degrees from USA and UK. Sound editor Joe E. Rand (Titanic) has lectured here besides demonstration by Vienna Chamber Orchestra.

Founded by Rahman (who is also its Principal), KM Music Conservatory in Kodambakkam area of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state of India envisions expanding the horizon of musicians in India by offering education in both Indian and Western music besides music technology and its mission is to provide students with a strong artistic, intellectual, and technical foundation.

Rahman, who has reportedly recorded sales of over 300 million, was called “Mozart of Madras” by Time magazine. Rahman sees music “as a way to connect to spirituality and embrace it” and for “creating harmony in troubled times”.

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Oscar winner Rahman to perform live in Qatar, Australia & Oman in January

Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) will give three live performances in three different countries during January.

He will reportedly perform at Aspire Dome in Doha (Qatar) on January eight, historic Parramatta Park outside Sydney (Australia) on January 16, and in Police Stadium Muscat (Oman) on January 21.

Besides Rahman, these concerts will reportedly include few dozen artists/dancers also, including some well known names. These shows are claimed to be audiovisual spectacle involving pyrotechnics and lighting.

Acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Rahman for taking the Indian music to new heights and bringing respect and international recognition to Indian film music. Zed, who is chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, urged Government of India to launch some world-class conservatories in collaboration with major business houses to channelize the abundant musical talent of India.

The two-and-a-half hours outdoor concert in Australia will be free for the public where the organizers have described it as “a night like no other”. Australian film director-screenwriter-producer Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!) has stated: “Whatever the style, A.R. Rahman’s music always possesses a profound sense of humanity and spirit.” Its venue Parramatta Park is one of Australia's most important cultural landscapes and receives over 1.5 million visitors annually.

Rahman, who has reportedly recorded sales of over 300 million, was called “Mozart of Madras'' by Time magazine. Rahman sees music “as a way to connect to spirituality and embrace it” and for “creating harmony in troubled times”.

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Oscar winner A R Rahman creating a world-class orchestra in Chennai

Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory is reportedly attempting to recreate a world-class orchestra for the enjoyment of Indians.

“Currently Indian composers must go abroad to find orchestras to record. The vision of KM Music Conservatory is to eliminate this obstacle and provide an exemplary orchestra here in India,” Rahman said.

With the aspiration of producing the KM Symphony Orchestra, KM Music Conservatory trains students to become highly proficient musicians. The first of its kind in India, KM Music Conservatory claims to meet international standards of music education.

Conservatory already offers Preparatory Program (2-5 years), Foundation Program (1-2 years), and Degree Program (three years) under affiliation of Middlesex University in United Kingdom (UK), and is planning “Masters Program” and a “Diploma in Indian Music and Music Technology”.

The conservatory will also teach entertainment icon Michael Jackson as a subject, according to reports. Many faculty members have degrees from USA and UK. Sound editor Joe E. Rand (Titanic) has lectured here besides demonstration by Vienna Chamber Orchestra.

Founded by Rahman (who is also its Principal), KM Music Conservatory, which is located in the Kodambakkam area of Chennai, envisions expanding the horizon of musicians in India by offering education in both Indian and Western music besides music technology and its mission is to provide students with a strong artistic, intellectual, and technical foundation.

T. Selvakumar is the managing director of this international school of music and music technology whose tagline is ‘Become the Future of Music’.

Rajan Zed, the chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, in a statement in Nevada (USA), urged Rahman to help nourish the next generation with the richness of Indian music which had produced musical authorities like Dattila (190 AD), Amir Khusrau, Naik-gopal, Puramdaradasa, Tansen, Pundarika-vitthal, Govind Dikshitar, Ramdas, Venkatamakhin, Tyagaraja, Pandit Bhatkhande, etc.

Rahman, who has reportedly recorded sales of over 300 million, was called “Mozart of Madras’ by Time magazine. Rahman sees music “as a way to connect to spirituality and embrace it” and for “creating harmony in troubled times”. (ANI)

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Ash agrees to Mani Ratnam once again!

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has agreed to dub for the Tamil version of Raavan, sources say. The actress has been associated with the Tamil film industry for quite some years now with a couple of popular films like Iruvar and Jeans to her credit. The lady had been rendering the dialogues in these films by penning them down in English but ultimately the dubbing was done by another artiste.

For Raavan, however, Mani Ratnam had suggested that Ash should dub with her voice to bring in the essence of the film. And reports say that Ash has indeed agreed!

It is worth a mention here that Sandhya, Aishwarya Dhanush and Kanika were in consideration to dub for Ash in Raavan.

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Rahman's new music video- Buzz18 Entertainment

AR Rahman has released a video of Jiya Se Jiya as a part of his new album.




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A R Rahman BBC interview - vinnai thaandi varuvaaya Hosanna song

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‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ on Valentine’s Day

After the super success of ‘Varanam Aayiram’ both critically and popularly, Goutham Menon is ready with his romantic flick ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’. The film has already made the headlines with its music launch in London. The film is a made in Tamil and Telugu A R Rahman scoring music for the first time for a Menon film. Goutham’s favourite lyricist Thamarai has penned all the songs.

Reliable sources have said to the film will have separate music launches in Hyderabad and Chennai and the eagerly awaited film will be released on Valentine’s Day almost certainly.

The story of the film goes like this. Silambarasan is an assistant who aspires to be a successful director. He and Trisha fall in love and the love life almost makes Silambarasan drift away from his dream for the sake of love.

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Rahman awarded 'Man of the year' - Video

"RAHMAN AWARDED 'MAN OF THE YEAR'

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Why VTV in London?

"The team of Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya is a happy one. The audio launch of the film was successfully held in London last week which was attended by the lead pair Trisha, Silambarasan along with director Gautham Menon, A R Rahman, singers Karthik, Chinmayee, Naresh Iyer, and Benny Dayal along with a few London musicians.

Gautham Menon has returned to Chennai and for a poser on why the music was released in London, he said, “A R Rahman is a universal figure and to demonstrate to the world that he belongs to Tamil Nadu, we held the audio launch function in London.” However the music of VTV will definitely be introduced in Chennai also, added the director."

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Rahman's honor

On conferring the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award to Rahman, the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh said, “Rahman’s music is inspirational... When I heard Rahman in the White House, you cannot imagine the sense of joy and achievement…”

The award for entertainment was presented to the Mozart of Madras for “lessening the divide” through music.

Kamal Haasan who completed 50 years in cinema, was given a special award

Others that were presented with the prestigious award were Satyam revival team for business, Saina Nehwal for sports, The Indian cricket team, Pratham, an NGO, for public service.

Rahul Gandhi, who was awarded the politician of the year award, was not present to receive the award as he had prior commitments in Uttar Pradesh.

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A R Rahman @ BAFTA venue for the second time

‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ started making vibes at the audio charts with its music released in London on Dec 19th (Saturday). A 40 member team of Goutham Menon was in London for the function that happened at the celebrated BAFTA venue.

The audio preview of this Silambarasan-Trisha starrer saw a host of VIPs including the Academy award winner cum the film’s music director, A R Rahman. The guest list included a group of South India's finest musicians, a team of singers, together with Silambarasan, Trisha, Goutham Menon and the film’s only lyricist Thamarai.

This exotic event was a packed show and thrilled the music lovers of London. There were live performances by the film’s singers that made the function even energetic. Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’s audio launch is the first Tamil music launch ever since A R Rahman won the prestigious BAFTA and Academy Awards. The event was first-of-its-kind for a Tamil film to have the music launched outside the country.

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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya Audio released in London

Gautam Menons new Simbu-Trisha starrer Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya hit the public view first with its audio release in London on Saturday. It is to be noted this is the first ARR-Gautham movie after the highly successful combination of Gautam Menon -Harris Jayaraj split. All the songs are penned my Thamarai for the film.

The songs in the album are

Omana Penne
SINGERS : Benny Dayal, Kalyani Menon
Malayalam Lyrics : Kalyani Menon

Anbil Avan
SINGERS : Devan Ekambaram, Chinmayi

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
SINGERS : Karthik
Additional vox : Vivek Agarwal

Hosanna
SINGERS : Vijay Prakash, Suzanne, Blaaze
English Rap Lyrics : Blaaze

Kannukkul Kannai
SINGERS : Naresh Iyer

Mannipaaya
SINGERS : A.R.Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal

Aaoromale
SINGERS : Alphonse
Malayalam Lyrics : Kaithapram

We wish Gautham-ARR combination also soar new heights.

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A R Rahman Foundation releases a special Year 2010 Calendar

A R Rahman Foundation has released a special calendar for year 2010 in association with Worldlight, a subsidiary of Audio Media Education, in aid of the A R Rahman Foundation.

The scintilating calender features images of the maestreo and with his quotes on universal themes such as Music, Language & Love.

A R Rahman Foundation strives towards making poverty a history. As a first step towards achieving this vision, the foundation will set up educational institutions and provide world class, state-of-the-art infrastructure and education to underprivileged children who do not have the means to access & fund their education. This will equip them with knowledge and skill sets to pursue specialized higher studies that will provide them career opportunities to build a secure future for themselves and their families.

The A R Rahman Foundation is presently offering free music education to 30 students from the corporation schools in Chennai. These students are being trained at the K M Music Conservatory by a world class faculty.

The Foundation aims to increase the intake of such students in the coming years so that the foundation reaches to as many deserving students as possible..

The Mozart of Madras said “At the Foundation, we know that there is no better investment than that in the education of children.”

Ace photographer Selva Kumar and the CEO of Audio Media, has captured brilliant images of AR Rahman for the special calendar.

"A moment of giving is much greater than a moment of receiving. I am honoured to be associated with the A R Rahman Foundation. I believe each one of us should come forward and support this initiative.” says Selva Kumar Photographer & CEO, Audio Media Education India Pvt. Ltd.

The calendar can be purchased at http://worldlight.in/



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Rahman: The Entertainer of the Year

The music magician has added yet another coveted accolade to his already rich portfolio.

A.R. Rahman has bagged the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award 2009 in the entertainment category.

Among the category’s nominees list were Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Prince Group of Orissa and Colors Entertainment Channel.

The music maestro is said to be felicitated with the award on 21st December at Hotel Taj Palace, Delhi. The event will be graced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Said Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-In-Chief of IBN Network 18, “Rahman has redefined contemporary Indian music and is the pride of the entire nation. He is also an idol to millions for making a mark on the global music arena.”

The Oscar winning composer is indeed going great places! Recently on 16th Dec, Rahman had been in UK, where he was made a fellow of Trinity College of Music at a function there.

Keep going Rahman!

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VINNAITHAANDI VARUVAAYA - Track Listing

VINNAITHAANDI VARUVAAYA
TRACK LISTING OMANA PENNE SINGERS : BENNY DAYAL, KALYANI MENON MALAYALAM LYRICS : KALYANI MENON ANBIL AVAN SINGERS : DEVAN EKAMBARAM, CHINMAYI VINNAITHAANDI VARUVAAYAA SINGERS : KARTHIK ADDITIONAL VOX : VIVEK AGARWAL HOSANNA SINGERS : VIJAY PRAKASH, SUZANNE, BLAAZE ENGLISH RAP LYRICS : BLAAZE KANNUKKUL KANNAI SINGERS : NARESH IYER MANNIPAAYA SINGERS : A.R.RAHMAN, SHREYA GHOSHAL AAOROMALE SINGERS : ALPHONSE MALAYALAM LYRICS : KAITHAPRAM		ALBUM CREDITS MUSIC: A.R.RAHMAN STUDIO: ESCAPE ARTISTS MOTION PICTURES AND RS ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCERS: MADAN, GANESH, ELRED, JAYARAMAN DIRECTOR: GAUTAM VASUDEV MENON STARS: TRISHA KRISHNAN, SILAMBARASAN LYRICS: THAMARAI LABEL: SONY MUSIC BACKING VOCALS: HOSANNA : BLAAZE, SUZANNE, VIVEK AGARWAL, DR. NARAYANAN, V.V. PRASSANNA, HARICHARAN SESH HOSANNA : CHOIR BY KM MUSIC CONSERVATORY NADASWARAM ON OMANA PENNE : NATARAJAN GUITAR : JOHNY, GEORGE, SANJEEV THOMAS SOLO VIOLIN : GANESH RAJAGOPALAN BASS GUITAR : KEITH PETERS FLUTE : NAVEEN, KIRAN CELLO : ELITH MARTYN CHENNAI STRINGS CONDUCTOR: V.J. SRINIVASAMURTHY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING: T.R. KRISHNA CHETAN, DEEPAK P.A., HENTRY KURUVILLA, VIVIANNE CHAIX ADDITIONAL VOCAL SUPERVISOR : SRINIVAS SOUND ENGINEERS: SIVAKUMAR S., DEEPAK P.A., T.R. KRISHNA CHETAN, VIVIANNE CHAIX, SURESH PERUMAL, KANNAN GANPAT RECORDED AND MIXED AT PANCHATHAN RECORD-INN AND AM STUDIOS CHENNAI MIXED BY K.J. SINGH AND DEEPAK P.A. MASTERED BY SIVAKUMAR S. MASTERED AT AM STUDIOS, CHENNAI MUSIC CO-ORDINATION: NOEL JAMES, FAIZUDDIN T.M. MUSICIANS' FIXER: SAMIDURAI

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VTV - Poster image

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Rahman wins entertainer of the year award

Oscar winning music maestro A R Rahman has won the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award 2009 in the entertainment category.

"Rahman has redefined contemporary Indian music and is the pride of the entire nation. He is also an idol to millions for making a mark on the global music arena," Rajdeep Sardesai, editor-in-chief, IBN Network 18, said Thursday.
The other nominees in the category included megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Prince Group of Orissa and Colors Entertainment Channel.
Rahman will be given the award December 21 at Hotel Taj Palace in the capital. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be the chief guest at the occasion.


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IndiaGlitz - ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ to fly London - Tamil Movie News

Coming Saturday will be a memorable one in the pages of Tamil cinema. The music of Goutham Menon’s ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ will be launched amidst London Tamils.

Yeah, the audio launch will be held in London this Dec 19th and the entire team of ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ will be flying there for the event tonight.

Touted as the “dream audio launch” by the film’s team, the event will be first-of-its-kind for a Tamil film; a music launch outside the country.

Besides the cast and crew, the launch is even said to be graced by music maestro A R Rahman, the music director of this musical entertainer. Among the team are the film’s singers including Karthik, Chinmayi, Srinivasan and others who will also board the flight tonight.

Trisha will be accompanied by her mum dearest and the actress who is an ardent fan of Rahman, is really looking forward to meet him for the first time. Trisha had been in Hyderabad till now shooting for a Telugu project and she will be returning to Chennai today evening.

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Rahman nominated for 'Person of the Year' award

Leading business magazine Forbes India will announce its ‘Person of the Year’ honor for the year 2009 in its upcoming edition. This edition will hit the newsstands on Friday, December 18th. Madras maestro and Oscar winner Rahman is among the frontrunners for the honor and the nominee list includes other heavyweights like Nandan Nilekani, Chetan Bhagat, Facebook, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rahul Gandhi.

The award is decided through public voting and readers can vote for their choice by logging on to www.forbesindiamagazine.com/personoftheyear. The voting will be open until 11.00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17th. Twenty five readers, who will be picked by a lucky draw, will be conferred with a special prize by the editorial team at Forbes.

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Is it Gautham Menon, Ajith and Sameera?

With his 49th flick Asal being wrapped up at supersonic’s pace for an early 2010 release, theories about Ajith’s 50th film are abound but with no official confirmation in sight as yet. While some insiders suggested that Suresh Balaji will produce a film with Ajith in the lead, which will be distributed by Sun pictures, there is no clarity as to whether it will be his 50th film. This will be a coming together of Billa team including Yuvan Shankar Raja but with Venkat Prabhu calling the shots.

Latest news implies that Durai Dayanidhi, Cloud 9 pictures, has expressed interest to produce Ajith’s 50th film. Talks are on for this venture, which is likely to be directed by Gautam Vasudev Menon. Although no confirmation is available from Rahman, he’s being considered to score for this film.

Meanwhile, in an interview to a tabloid, Sameera Reddy revealed that she’s accepted an offer from Gautam Menon for his next film. We have no clue whether this would be with Ajith, but we are still digging out more info in this regard. So stay tuned!

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AR Rahman’s Store

TopNews reports that Indian Oscar award winner and musician AR Rahman has launched an online music store too on his website. The store appears to be targeted at global fans - currencies enabled for buying songs are - Canadian Dollars, Euros, British Pounds and US Dollars, making it obvious that Rahman’s new store is not for his domestic fanbase.

The store is currently limited to 2 categories of content - soundtracks & scores and albums & compilations. There are only 4 soundtracks and 3 albums on sale. However, the site informs that it will add inventory in a few months’ time - exclusive pre-sale tickets, merchandise and DVDs will be available for purchase on the store. Payment methods include VISA, Maestro and MasterCard credit cards and Solo, prices are between $12.49 to $22.99.

This concept of creating his own store as part of his website can be viewed as more of a promotion of his CDs than a calculated effort at using the online medium.

Courtesy:medianama.com