Explore Quotes by A. R. Rahman

Every time I sit for a song, I feel I am finished. It's like a beggar sitting waiting for God to fill your bowl with the right thought. In every song, I ask help from Him. Everybody around is so good, so to create music that will connect with so many people is not humanly possible without inspiration.

While my mother wanted me to be a musician, I wanted to become an electronic engineer.

After a point of time, when you get success and fame, money and everything, the purpose of life has to be redefined. For me, I think that purpose is to build bridges. Artists can do that very easily, more than politicians.

Each one of us has our own evolution of life, and each one of us goes through different tests which are unique and challenging. But certain things are common. And we do learn things from each other's experience. On a spiritual journey, we all have the same destination.

The more dollars the studio producers put in, the less freedom we have. If the budget hits $100m, they get scared - they'll take the existing score of a successful movie and expect composers to copy it, like wallpaper. The biggest challenge for any composer in Hollywood is to be as creative as possible within those boundaries.

The idea of music is to liberate the listener and lead him to a frame where he feels he is elevated.

If you respect a language and culture, it shows in your work.

I have too many responsibilities and principles. There's no time for 'guilty' pleasures.

I think music, in my opinion, is not about motivation in the way it's - it's not a running base. It's art. And my whole philosophy of music is different. It's almost like cooking and serving to people, seeing them smile and enjoying the food, really.

I believe that whatever comes at a particular time is a blessing from God.

Your inner voice is the voice of divinity. To hear it, we need to be in solitude, even in crowded places.

People Expect Something New From Me All The Time.And That's Good It Keeps Me On The Edge

While other creators make a big show of their art Mani Sir makes it look as though anyone can do what he does.

Your best success comes after your greatest disapponitment

The music had to be rooted, and yet had to branch out,like the wild imagination of a child.

I am a big admirer of Sachin and his personality. He is a source of inspiration for the country and just looking at his photographs gives a lot of positive vibes.

Be original and find your inner voice. The rest will follow.

I love the voice - it’s the most perfect instrument ever heard. It’s God given.

If music wakes you up, makes you think, heals you...then, I guess the music is working.

Music knows no barrier of age or culture. It isn’t about being politically correct or even making a statement. Music is what appeals to the ears and touches your soul.

Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.