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Rotary Award for AR Rahman Musician A.R. Rahman’s poise is unbelievable. As stalwarts such as directors K. Balachander and Mani
Rathnam, lyricists Vaali and Vairamuthu, playback singers S.P. Balasubramaniam, Hariharan and Chithra, and
actors Kamal Haasan and Prabhu showered accolades, he sat on stage wearing his trade mark, child like smile.
The renowned artistes were featured in a video production of the Rotary Club of Madras, screened here on
Tuesday, when the Club honoured him with the ‘Lifetime achievement award’.
While commending Mr. Rahman’s musical genius, almost all of them spoke of his humility. He is undoubtedly a
great revolutionary in Indian film music. But what strikes me is his humility, 'said Mr. Balachander, who has
worked with him in films such as ‘Duet’ and ‘Parthalae Paravasam’. 'Rahman’s success follows years of intense
hard work with focus,'said Mr. Vaali. Mr. Mani Rathnam deemed him one of the most director friendly music
composers, and Mr. Haasan said he was looking forward to working with the music wizard in his next project
‘Marmayogi’, in the nearly 25 minute video production.
“I am really moved. This is a great honour. There is a lot more to do … I feel like a slate waiting to be written on,”
Mr. Rahman said.
President of the Rotary Club of Madras Indra Subramanyam, director of vocational service Hemant Chordia and
honorary secretary Shibu Isaac were among those present. |
