AR Rahman: From 'Seeing Death' to Sold-Out Shows

AR Rahman, the celebrated Oscar-winning composer, has recounted profound fear experienced during his initial live performances, describing the feeling as akin to 'seeing death.' These early shows, starting with his first Malaysian concert in 1996, were fraught with anxiety.

Rahman detailed the difficulties in adapting his unique studio-crafted music for a live stage. Interpreting his complex compositions for musicians and finding collaborators who could add to, rather than detract from, his meticulously crafted work proved to be a significant challenge.

Three decades after these nerve-wracking beginnings, Rahman is set to embark on his 'Wonderment Tour.' This extensive production will feature a curated selection of his beloved 1990s tracks alongside more recent works.

The tour includes significant stops at Mumbai's Jio World Garden on November 1 and Delhi's Backyard Sports Club on November 21. In parallel, Rahman has been exploring innovative musical presentations with US symphony orchestras.

Additionally, AR Rahman has collaborated with Hans Zimmer for the film 'Ramayana,' set for release on November 5. The recently released song 'Mangal Rang' from this film, celebrating the romance of Lord Rama and Sita, has garnered substantial positive attention online.