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Mohini Dey, the bassist known for her work with AR Rahman, has recently released her first video amidst swirling rumors linking her romantically to the renowned musician. She addresses these speculations in the video, clarifying her relationship with Rahman and emphasizing their father-daughter bond. She highlights that Rahman's daughter is of similar age to her, further solidifying their familial connection. This clarification comes after both Rahman and Dey went through public separations, leading to unfounded rumors. Dey has expressed her disappointment with the media's sensationalism and urged for respect and sensitivity towards personal matters.  Also Read:  Salman Khan's Girlfriend Iulia Vantur Shares Heartfelt Wish For Salman's Dad Salim Khan on His 89th Birthday   Mohini Dey urged people to be kind and respect their privacy. Calling it a personal matter, she added that it's a painful process. Check below for her statement and a  look at her video: View th...

Ever since Oscar winning AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu have announced their separation, fans have been heartbroken. This couple, who lived together for 29 years, has now separated and everybody is in disbelief. Recently, A R Rahman gave the first reaction to his divorce. After this the reaction of his daughters also came.Now, let's see what his daughters have to say. Singer A.R. Rehman's daughter Rahima made an emotional post on social media Her grief over his parents' divorce is evident in the post. While sharing A R Rehman's post, she wrote: "Keep us in our prayers"  Then his other daughter Khadija  reacting to this said : She further wrote: Khadija further wrote, we request you That our privacy in this difficult time be respected Before this AR Rehman and Saira Banu's son Amin also had appealed regarding privacy. Photo: AR Rehman and Saira Banu's son Amin  But AR Rehman's son in law i.e. Khadija's Husband has kept silent on this m...

‘Honestly, Get A Life’- AR Rahman’s daughters Khatija and Raheema have broken their silence on rumours surrounding their parents’ divorce. Unfounded rumours surfaced after Rahman's bassist, Mohini Dey, also announced separation from her husband. Music maestro AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu hit the headlines after they announced that they are separating post 29 years of marriage. Meanwhile, hours after their separation announcement, Rahman’s bassist Mohini Dey also confirmed that she has decided to part ways with her husband Mark Hartsuch. This left many wondering whether Rahman’s divorce has a link to Mohini. However, Saira Banu’s lawyer clarified that there is absolutely no connection. Now, AR Rahman’s daughters Khatija and Raheema Rahman have also slammed those spreading unverified rumours amidst their parents’ separation. Rahman’s daughter Raheema Rahman took to her Instagram story to share a cryptic post slamming rumours. It read, “Always remember…Rumors are carried by h...

Who is Mohini Dey? AR Rahman's Bassist who announced separation from her partner, Just hours after Rahman Announced his Separation From his Wife. Mohini Dey is a name that resonates with music enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Known for her extraordinary talent as a bass guitarist, Mohini has carved a niche for herself in the global music industry, collaborating with legends like AR Rahman and redefining the role of bass in contemporary music. Mohini Dey is a name that resonates with music enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Known for her extraordinary talent as a bass guitarist, Mohini has carved a niche for herself in the global music industry, collaborating with legends like AR Rahman and redefining the role of bass in contemporary music. Early Life and Musical Upbringing   Born on July 20, 1996, in Mumbai, India, Mohini grew up in a family deeply immersed in music. Her father, Sujoy Dey, a renowned session musician, recognized her talent at an early age. With hi...

Many of A.R. Rahman's fans asked, " Who is Saira Banu?" After hearing the news of his separation from his wife, Zaira Banu, they were unaware of her personal life or family background. Although they knew that she was A.R. Rahman's wife, Saira, and AR Rahman have always kept their family life and charity activities private, and Rahman also liked it that way. In March 1995, A.R. Rehman and Saira got married. His mother found Saira a bride for Rahman. Saira first met A.R. Rahman's mother and sister at a dargah in Chennai. Then, he talked to them and proceeded with the marriage proposal. A R Rahman's Wedding Pictures Saira Banu's family roots are in Gujarat. Saira was born in December 1973 in Kutch, Gujarat. A.R. Zaira is seven years younger than Rahman. Rehman makes Saira his life partner at the age of 28. Saira was 22 at that time. Saira Banu belongs to a wealthy family with roots in Gujarat. Saira's sister Mehrunisa is married to famous actor Rahman. ...

AR Rahman and Saira Banu got married in 1995. They have three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen. Music composer AR Rahman penned an emotional note after he and his wife, Saira Banu, announced their separation after nearly 30 years of marriage. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) early on Wednesday, the musician shared that "they had hoped to reach the grand thirty". Calling it a "fragile chapter", he also said that "in this shattering, we seek meaning".   “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for… — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) November 19, 2024 AR Rahman wrote, "We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in ...

Had Suicidal Thoughts Till the Age of 25, Didn't Like My Original Name: AR Rahman. The Oscar-winning composer says the initial low phase of his career eventually helped him emerge braver. Before the country recognised the talent of AR Rahman, the celebrated composer says there was a phase in his life where he felt like a failure and thought about ending his life almost every day. The Oscar-winning composer says the initial low phase of his career eventually helped him emerge braver. "Up until 25, I used to think about suicide. Most of us feel they are not good enough. Because I lost my father, there was this void... There were so many things happening. "(But) that in a way made me more fearless. Death is a permanent thing for everyone. Since everything created has an expiry date, so why be afraid of anything?" Rahman told PTI. The turnaround for the 51-year-old composer came when he built his recording studio Panchathan Record Inn in his back...

Commonwealth Games 2010 finally gets its theme song. Oscar winner music director AR Rahman composed CWG theme song ‘Swagatham’ released on Saturday evening (28th Aug 2010) in Gurgaon. Video of AR Rahman's Commonwealth Games (CWG) Theme Song ‘Swagatham’ Noted choreographer Shyamak Dawar's troop performed on the beautiful theme song 'Swagatham' in a gala ceremony. CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi inaugurated the Theme Song Swagatham after the glittering performance. After inauguration of theme song, Kalmadi said that 34 days are remaining in CWG games and assured all the preparation will be completed. Assuring successful games, he hailed the theme song composed by Rahaman. Kalmadi also complemented Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for his cooperation in launching of theme song. He said that Gurgaon has alone booked 800 tickets on Friday and he hopes Haryana will play major role in success of CWG. Speaking on this occasion, Hooda also said, “Thi...

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Photographs From the Music Launch Function of Raavan Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan With Vikram Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan Abhishek Performs on Stage A R Rahman,Mani Ratnam and Aishwarya Rai Raavan Team Gulzar With AR Rehman. "In Raavan we have used a lot of African vocals and sounds" - A.R.Rahman He is a man of few words yet his music does all the talking. Directors from Bollywood as well as Hollywood wish to have him compose music for their films yet his super-busy schedule allows him to green-light only a handful of projects. Over the last couple of years, he has bagged every possible award from the Padma Bhushan to the BAFTA's and the Grammy to the Oscars yet he remains as humble as ever. Last week he once again gave his millions of fans a reason to cheer in the form of the spectacular musical score of Raavan. He is none other than Allah Rakha Rahman- the man who eats, breathes and (whenever he) sleeps music. Bollywood Hungama's Nikhil Ramsubramaniam...

Well and truly, Allah Rakha, Rahman! In the nick of time: A R Rahman While all the hoopla and euphoria surrounding A R Rahman's double Oscar has been talked about, no one knows that the composer had a close shave with death during the rehearsals for his stage performance for the Oscars. This came to light after Rahman's return to India yesterday. Split-second move Recalling the nerve-wracking experience Rahman says, "I really don't know what happened. Two days before the Oscars, we were rehearsing at one of the theatres for the Oscars, the Jay Leno Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show; when a massive chandelier, covering a portion of the ceiling crashed on the spot a split second after I moved away." Rahman recounts, "If I hadn't moved away, I'd have become history after making history in no time at all. The incident left me shaken but not terrified. I guess it was God's warning not to take any of the good things happening to me too seriously." Ru...

Music maestro A R Rahman, the first Indian to win two Oscars, returned to his home city of Chennai to a rousing welcome by his fans and friends in the wee hours of today. Pictures: A R Rahman is escorted out by policemen as he arrives at Chennai airport after receiving two Oscars, for best original score and best song, for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman (43), who won the Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Song for his compositions in Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards, arrived in Chennai from London by an Emirates Airways flight at around 2.30 am. A large number of people, who waited at the airport for the 'Mozart of Madras', cheered as he emerged out of the international terminal to the beats of drum specialist Sivamani and his troupe. Kerala's "Kottu Melam" (percussion instrument) artists gave a performance on behalf of the Indian Airlines. On behalf of the state government, Tamil Nadu Information Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi received Rahman with...

The Jai Ho stars failed to receive official letters from the Oscar Committee at the nth minute and could not attend the much-awaited function… As India was still celebrating the success of Jai Ho, India’s bona fide contribution to the British production Slumdog Millionaire, two of its key participants, singer Sukhvinder Singh and lyricist Gulzar, found themselves watching the event unfold on television, miles away from Los Angeles where they were meant to be. The irony is sharper for Singh, who was supposed to perform live along with AR Rahman at the 81st Academy Awards ceremony at Kodak Theatre. The singer and lyricist could not make it to the event because their paperwork was botched. Their absence has raised quite a few eyebrows in the music industry. A reliable source close to the singer said, “Sukhwinder was charged up and was looking forward to the live performance at the Oscar event. Rahman had worked out an updated version of Jai Ho and the two were to sing the new version at ...

AR Rahman with his haul of two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire raises the bar for excellence The name A R Rahman has become a chant by now in America, and the reticent musician is clearly elated. “I am very excited, it (the evening of the 81st Academy Awards) has been a lovely amalgamation of Indian and American people. The love and response that we have received has been immense.” Was he expecting to win? “I was expecting nothing, I had no expectations at all. There had been speculation here that we would not receive the award as the music is very Indian. So I was completely engrossed and concentrating on the performance. When I got the first award I went numb. On receiving the second award I realised the impact. I feel that that this can be seen as a bridge or a starting point for India. People have an aversion to different cultures. That this film has been so hugely accepted by the Americans is a great crossover.” “It totally felt like it was an Indian evening, with the Americans wa...