Salute to A R Rahman

On 4th April, Kamarajar Arangam was packed to capacity. The occassion was a celebration of ARR's victories in the world of music. Various popular singers presented ARR's best songs. I had the honour of presenting "Maduraikku Pogathedi" from Azhagiya Tamizh Magan, a Vijay starrer (a prelude to "En Ucchi Mandaila!!). ARR's sister Raihanah was at the helm of affairs, meticulous in co-ordination. Well organised show. The back-stage was a fun place what with singers including Mano sir, myself, Prasanna, Velmurugan, Anantu, Ganga, and others jiving with the music.
ARR rocks!!

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  1. RaviApril 6, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    I hope you enjoyed singing ARR songs. Iam too a huge fan of hsi songs whcih revolutionarized world music .You must have ahd a wonderful time.

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  2. webmasterJune 10, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Hi,
    I am keen to learn the correct ragams which go with the song endaro ...which are part of the song.Please see www.youtube.com/vjpillay.
    I am a civil engineer and learning about you , to use the astronomer's language -discovering a new star among the galaxy of stars in the universe
    .I have met late actress Padmini and shared a platform in praise of her in london in 2002. Also met actress shobana in KL in 1995.This go to acknowledge my interest in music and dance.No doubt been to concert by ar rahman,spb and others in malaysia.could you please write the answer i need.i have travelled length and breadth of india and been to chennai for the 6th time in 2008.
    god bless you
    vijay

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