Imtiaz Ali Shares Funny Incident with AR Rahman
The story showcases the lighter side of AR Rahman's personality, and his ability to blend in with his surroundings, even in unexpected situations. The incident has become a memorable moment in the history of Indian cinema, and a testament to the humility and sense of humor of one of the industry's most respected musicians.
Imtiaz Ali recalls a humorous incident where legendary music director AR Rahman was mistaken for an electrician by a group of girls while recording a song for the film Rockstar in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The girls, unaware of Rahman's identity, asked Ali who the music director was, and he pointed to Rahman, who was hiding under a table.
According to Imtiaz Ali, the girls refused to believe that the person hiding under the table was indeed AR Rahman, with one of them claiming to have met him before and saying he looked different. Rahman, known for his unique sense of humor, played along and continued with the recording, without revealing his true identity to the girls. It wasn't until the end of the recording that the girls realized they had been singing for the renowned music director.
Imtiaz Ali also spoke about his collaboration with AR Rahman on the 2011 film Rockstar, recalling a moment when Rahman suddenly stopped responding to his messages, leading him to believe that the musician was avoiding him. However, it was later revealed that Rahman was simply maintaining his unique communication style, and was already working on the film's music in his own way.
The incident highlights the humble and down-to-earth nature of AR Rahman, who is widely regarded as one of the most talented music directors in the Indian film industry. Imtiaz Ali's anecdote provides a glimpse into the making of the film Rockstar, and the unique experiences that the cast and crew had while working with the legendary music director.