Even though Oscar winner AR Rahman is now well-known in the music business, there was a period when he struggled financially to establish his studio. In a recent Netflix interview, the music legend said that his mother had to sell her jewels to enable him to purchase his initial studio equipment.

AR Rahman went down memory lane and discussed his personal struggles during a meeting with the Amar Singh Chamkila crew, which included poet Irshad Kamil, vocalist Mohit Chauhan, and director Imtiaz Ali.

Lack of funds to purchase studio supplies

He recounted how his family supported him during his difficult times during the talk. “I didn’t have enough money when I built my studio to buy an amplifier or equaliser,” he remarked. Just an AC unit with a carpet and shelf was present. Before, I would be sitting there with nothing to buy. I was sitting indoors without any tools when I constructed this. My mother promised her jewels, and that’s when I received my first recorder. At that point, I felt in control. In that one instant, I changed, and I could see my future.”

The Grammy Award-winning composer continued by saying that he didn’t attend college and that he had once felt as though something was missing. I used to go out on dates with folks in their 40s and 50s when I was twelve. I listened to a lot of other music out of boredom and curiosity about what was out there. For me, that aspect was amazing. He said, “There was so much out there.”

Rahman’s latest endeavours

AR Rahman received praise more recently for his soundtrack to Imtiaz’s Amar Singh Chamkila, which debuted on Netflix on April 12 and quickly rose to the top of the OTT community’s most cherished projects. The movie’s unique soundtrack was praised in addition to the plot.

The documentary follows the life of the late Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila, who was well-known for his upbeat songs and often provocative lyrics. He was travelling to a concert when he was shot and killed.

AR Rahman already said that he enjoyed working with Imtiaz in a News18 interview, stating, “He is very friendly.” You know, there’s never any pressure when working with certain people; it simply happens that way. There’s never any pressure when you’re around him. Making Punjabi music has always been my dream. I like how powerful music’s language is. Thus, this was a fantastic chance.

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