The students of a college in Sivaganga staged a demonstration on Tuesday in protest against the new album of music director A.R. Rehman that was telecast on many television channels on August 15 to mark the 60th year of Independence. Rehman released his new album based on the national anthem to mark the 60th anniversary of independence. His earlier release Vande Mataram was an instant hit among all groups of people across all age groups, but the students of the Sivaganga Mannar Duraisingam College have not taken a liking to his version of the national anthem.

Labels: A-R-Rahman, Music

Sivaji, Sillunu Oru Kadhal and Varalaru helped me: A.R.Rahman

A R Rahman is nursing ambitions to start a music school. The school will impart practical knowledge in music besides special training in arts.Rahman says, Special preference would be given to those from poor and downtrodden sections of the society. On the success of his songs in Sivaji, Rahman says, I took extreme care to ensure that the songs came good. In recent times, movies like Sillunu Oru Kadhal, Varalaru and Sivaji have helped me continue to enjoy the support of the music fans.

Labels: A-R-Rahman, Music