Rahman has won for his simplicity, sincerity: 'Roja' lyricist

Noted Tamil film lyricist Vairmauthu, who has penned songs for A R Rahman, today attributed the maestro's double Oscar victory to his "simplicity" and "sincerity".
"I am really proud as an Indian for what Rahman has achieved in this young age," Vairamuthu, who penned lyrics for Rahman's first movie 'Roja', said.

"He has made every Indian, Tamil and Chennaiite proud with his unparallelled feat," he told PTI after Rahman won the Oscars for Best Original Music and Best Song for his compositions in "Slumdog Millionaire".

Vairamuthu has penned lyrics for 90 per cent of the songs for which Rahman has scored music, including "Kannathil Muthamittal", "Jeans", "Uyire", "Mudalvan", "Alaipayuthae" and a number of Tamil movies.

"As a lyricist, who has been associated with Rahman for the past two decades, I say that it is a prize for his sincerity, dedication towards work and simplicity," Vairamuthu said.

He also recalled a recent incident when he called up Rahman to congratulate him for his 'Golden Globe' win.

"I asked him what time I can come and greet him. He didn't say anything and kept the phone. In the next ten minutes he was at my home. That is Rahman," Vairamuthu said. PTI


Courtesy: ptinews.com