![]() ![]() Listening to the tune that was played, Mani was hooked instantly. Mani Ratnam turned up at the studio only after six months, where the 24 year old lad played out a tune that he had been pushed into composing by his school friend G.Bharat alias Bala when they both had been greatly disturbed by the socio-political tensions in South India over the Cauvery river waters issue. The composer readily complied and invited the director over to his studio. Mani was curious and requested him for a sample of his wares. Sharada had words of high praise for the young composer. At the celebrations party that followed the awards presentation ceremony, Mani Ratnam was introduced to the young composer by his cousin Sharada Trilok of Trish Productions for whose company the young man had produced some outstanding work. One day, at an awards function for excellence in the field of advertising, Mani Ratnam chanced upon a young man who received the award for the best ad jingle which he had composed for the popular Leo Coffee ad. His long standing fruitful association with the doyen of Tamil film music Illaiyaraja, which had spanned over 10 films and as many years had come to an end when the two had had a fallout after the latter reportedly made some sarcastic comments during the making of Mani Ratnam’s then latest film ‘Dalapati’. Ace Tamil movie director Mani Ratnam was on the lookout for a new composer to give music for his films. But if you happen to be one, still among the few unfortunate souls, who are a stranger to him and his heavenly music, then read on. The man who redefined contemporary Indian music and is the pride of the entire nation and an idol for millions all over the world needs no preamble. ![]() The name A.R.Rahman needs no introduction. ![]()
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