AR Rahman’s golden crown

Oscar winner AR Rahman was felicitated with a golden crown by veteran singer P Suseela in a function recently. The event was held in Hyderabad. Speaking at the function, Rahman said that it was the Telugu music directors that helped him out when he was under severe economic pressure.

AR Rahman said that his first job was with the Telugu music director Ramesh Naidu before accepting an offer from maestro Ilayaraja. The music director also revealed that well-known producer G. Rami Reddy offered him a house in the posh Banjara Hills area in Hyderabad about 10 years ago if Rahman wished to settle down in the city. Rahman said that he still feels close to the Telugu film industry for all their goodness.