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On January 6, Academy Award-winning composer, record producer, vocalist, and songwriter AR Rahman celebrates his birth. Rahman, whose career began in the 1980s, has a tune for every situation.
These 5 songs should be in your playlist
Chotti Si Aasha from Roja
The opening song for Madhoo in Mani Ratnam's "Roja" won fans over with its straightforward lyrics and gentle sounds. Perfectly complementing Madhoo's silly antics was singer Minmini's voice. It serves as a reminder to enjoy life. The National Award for Best Music Direction was given to AR Rahman.
Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se
The song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from "Dil Se," whether it is the melody or the picturization with Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing atop a train, is simply legendary. A global survey was undertaken by the BBC World Service in 2002 to determine the top 10 songs of all time. People from about 155 different nations voted for "Chaiyya Chaiyya" out of 7000 songs that were chosen from around the world.
Kun Faya Kun from Rockstar
The Quran's Surah Yasin has the line "Kun Faya Kun," which translates to "Be and it is." In Imtiaz Ali's "Rockstar," which stars Ranbir Kapoor, the Qawwali "Kun Faya Kun" was performed by AR Rahman, Javed Ali, and Mohit Chauhan.
Luka Chhupi from Rang De Basanti
The song "Luka Chhupi" from the movie "Rang De Basanti," performed by Lata Mangeshkar, brilliantly captured the emotions of a mother mourning the loss of her son. You'll probably cry when listening to the poignant song.
Tu Hi Re from Bombay
Kavita Krishnamurthy sang the song "Tu Hi Re." Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala appear in the soulful song with mesmerizing melody.
