It started little late but the launch of AR Rahman’s book in a Juhu hotel was worth the wait. Rahman’s mother Kareema, wife Saira, sister Raihanah and bro-in-law flew down for the occasion - release of a biography by Nasreen Munni Kabir and published by Om Publishing House.
Others who came to wish the two time Oscar winner were Rahman’s mentor Mani Ratnam, showman Subhash Ghai, Ram Gopal Varma, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Imtiaz Ali, Govind Nihalani, Shyam Benegal, Javed Akhtar and Shivamani to name a few.
Mani Ratnam opened the lovely evening recalling his association with a `shy young’ child called Rahman who invited him to his so-called studio - a small shed with a swing outside it.
"The music he made me hear that day is as good as his music is today.
I am his big fan, but I am a greater admirer of him as a humble human being", declared Mani Sir. We briefly chatted up with Rahman post the event. In place of the shy and reserved music maestro is a suave and confident person who’s beaming with positivity.