Digital Desk: Today marks the 55th birthday of notable composer and musician AR Rahman. Rahman creates music and compositions, which sound magical to every ear. Lyrics wouldn't have found meaning if Rahman's compositions did not decorate them. He is a magician who lets us dance with his tunes, laugh with his beats, and relax with his notes.
He has represented the nation with timeless compositions across various languages. AR Rahman went to win the Oscar Award for his evergreen composition 'Jai Ho.'
AR Rahman is popularly known as the 'Mozart of Madras' among his fans. Being a musician for the last 30 years, he has composed some of the most evergreen songs for music lovers.
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On his 55th birthday, let us recall and sing-along some of the evergreen songs:
Yeh Haseen Waadiyaan - Roja
Let us begin with his debut album. Of course, you cannot pick up just one song from this album; every other song in this album will touch your soul like none others. But, this song 'Yeh Haseen Waadiyaan' has anyway won the most chosen tag from his fans. It's been decades now, and this song remains in our hearts.
Tu Hi Re- Bombay
Tu Hi Re... Tere Bina Mein Kese Jiyu.. This song, after years, highlights AR Rahman's musical geniuses. The movie has various lovely tunes that generations have praised. On top of the list is the love lyric Tu Hi Re, sung by Hariharan and Kavita Krishnamurthy.
Maa Tujhe Salaam (Vande Mataram)
This song is played to refer to every nationalist feeling and honor brotherhood. The song composed by the genius AR Rahman also reflects the true essence of nationalism among people. You will always recall singing this song for Republic Day at your school. This song has built up a feeling of trueness for all since childhood. Moreover, this song is a masterpiece of AR Rahman.
Chaiyya Chaiyya – Dil Se
This song is one of the most chosen songs by AR Rahman. Chaiyya Chaiyya has remained a favorite for youths. The song gets its life with Sukhwinder Singh and AR Rahman's tune. The lyrics made it to the generations through the pen of Gulzar. Every youth during the time has definetly heard this song and watched Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing on top of a train.
Chale Chalo - Lagaan
You can still pick this song and get some motivation back into your life. The song and its lyrics say it all for your mood. Lagaan has further turned out to be a film that speaks of India and its culture. This song accompanied the movie in its most influencing portion. This song of AR Rahman is another form of art to praise forever.
This list will continue, and there will be fewer words to praise this legendary musician. AR Rahman has not only restricted his compositions to classic tunes. He has brought life to modern music through his compositions.
May it be 'Roobaroo from Rang De Basanti or Kun Faaya Kun from Rockstar' AR Rahman has made all his way to touch the souls for decades. Few poeple are loved by two generations equally. AR Rahman also has achieved this honor.
There are further more compositions to come from this magician, and his compositions will breathe life into songs and thoughts of individuals. Happy Birthday, AR Rahman.
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