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At the airport, AR Rahman runs into Ilaiyaraaja and declares, “TN is always the destination”

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At the airport, AR Rahman runs into Ilaiyaraaja and declares, “TN is always the destination”

At the airport, Ilaiyaraaja and I are both returning from separate countries, but our final destination is always Tamil Nadu, says AR Rahman.

The renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja and composer AR Rahman shared a selfie video on Instagram on Thursday when they crossed paths at Chennai International Airport. Both of them were returning from different countries, but Tamil Nadu was their final destination, according to AR Rahman’s caption.

We are returning from many continents, but our final destination is always Tamil Nadu (sic),” AR Rahman said as the video’s caption. Ilaiyaraaja was arriving from Budapest as AR Rahman was departing from the US, he said. At the Chennai airport, both ran into one another.

Fans expressed their delight at seeing them interact in the comments area. Many of them used heart emojis in their replies. The image was dubbed legendary and epic by some. Enough happiness for the day (sic), read one comment. The best post to start our day with, according to singer Nivas.

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Ponniyin Selvan, the upcoming film from Mani Ratnam, is something AR Rahman is eagerly anticipating. This is his fifteenth endeavour with the seasoned veteran.

At the CII Dakshin 2022 – South India Media & Entertainment Summit, which was put on by the CII, Southern Region, AR Rahman recently made a comment regarding the representation of South Indian actors in films. AR Rahman gave a powerful speech about celebrating differences and bringing people together via art.

He cited an incident during his seven-year vacation to Malaysia, saying, “I met a Chinese guy there. He was a gentleman. He was expressing his preference for India and the fairer people of North India. Their films are far more endearing.

The statement, according to AR Rahman, severely distressed him. “I was baffled as to how he arrived at the opinion that North India is superior. I questioned whether he had ever seen southern-produced movies. I felt quite uneasy. Casting people with colour, in my humble view, is what we need to do. Make them more effective. Give them personas that will elevate them. South Indians should prioritise this since we value our culture.

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“Don’t mix narrow politics into music,” said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in support of TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi award.

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“Don’t mix narrow politics into music,” said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in support of TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi award.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has endorsed Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists against his Sangitha Kalanidhi award.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna for being selected for the Sangitha Kalanidhi award by The Music Academy, despite protests from several artists who oppose the award. Stalin expressed his appreciation for Krishna’s achievement.

Stalin criticized Krishna for his progressive political views and advocacy for the common man. He criticized Periyar for his fight for human equality and women’s equal rights for three-quarters of a century. Stalin argued that it is unfair to criticize Krishna for his progressive stances and not to unnecessarily lash out at Periyar, who fought for human equality and peace.

The Music Academy management deserves appreciation for recognizing TM Krishna’s contributions to the music industry. Krishna’s talent is undeniable, and he emphasized the need for a broad human vision and the ability to avoid hatred and embrace fellow human beings, rather than mixing narrow politics with religious beliefs.

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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi defended the recognition of carnatic vocalist @tmkrishna as Sangita Kalanidhi by the Music Academy, stating that the hate he is receiving for his social beliefs or his engagement with Periyar is uncalled for.

Several musicians have boycotted Madras Music Academy’s December conference, citing Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi award for glorifying Periyar and vilifying the Carnatic music community.

Artists are upset with Chennai-based Madras Music Academy’s decision to bestow Oscar-equivalent honor on 48-year-old vocalist Krishna, who will preside over the 98th annual conference and concerts in December.

Indian classical duo Ranjani and Gayatri have criticized their participation in this year’s conference under TM Krishna’s presidency as a “moral violation.”

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The Trichur Brothers, Srikrishna and Ramkumar Mohan, have expressed concerns about their participation in the Academy’s year-end festival conference, claiming it would make them “outright hypocrites.”

Krishna, an economics graduate, was a musical prodigy who began learning music from Bhagavathula Seetharama Sharma, followed by Carnatic vocalist Chingleput Ranganathan and Semmangudi Srinivas.

Krishna, the grandnephew of former Indian finance minister TT Krishnamachari, is a founder of the Madras Music Academy.

Sangita Kalanidhi awardee to preside over 98th Annual Conference and Concerts of The Music Academy, December 15-2025.

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