In 1997, as India marked fifty years of independence, A. R. Rahman released Vande Mataram—an album unlike anything before or since. Fresh, fearless, and unforgettable, it was a cultural moment as much as a musical one. The sound was ne...

Welcome back to Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition. We’re still in 1997, and in this episode, we continue to be joined by Sowmiya Ashok (@sowmiyashok on Twitter/@sowmiyashok.writes on Insta). We’re taking on two albu...

Welcome back to Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition. It’s 1997, and as always, we’re starting you off right in the thick of it—no prelude, no buildup. Just the music, the conversation, and the joy of revisiting Rahman’s incredibl...

Welcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition"—Season 2 is here, and we're diving straight into 1996! No formalities, no prelude—just you, right in the middle of our conversation, as if you’re sitting with us.1996 was...

Welcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we dive headfirst into the second half of our exploration of 1995.In Part 2 of our journey through this iconic year, we drop you directly into the middle of our conversation—...

 Welcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we set our sights on 1995, yet another remarkable year in our musical time machine.In Part 1, we dive into Rahman's groundbreaking debut in Bollywood - Rangee...

Step into the time machine once again with us on "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we continue our journey back to the vibrant musical landscape of A R Rahman's 1994.  In Part 1, we discussed Kaadhalan and May Maa...

Join us on "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we dial back the clock to 1994—another year that saw A R Rahman compose and produce music like nothing heard before. It was the year when cinema halls echoed with the mesmerizing soundtr...

Join us in this episode as we travel back in time to 1993, a pivotal year in A.R. Rahman's career, solidifying his genius in the world of Indian film music. This year marked a continuation of the magic he created with 'Roja', showcasing his ver...

In our debut episode, we journey back to 1992, the breakthrough year of A R Rahman. We'll explore his early years leading to this pivotal moment, and delve into the unforgettable experience of hearing 'Roja' for the first time as children, expl...