“A.R.Reihana is like Mother Teresa in humanity” ; Actress Komal Sharma
“’Maathikkalam Malai’ album will be of international standard” ; Music Composer AR Rehaina confirmed
“Musicians should not rely only on cinema” ; A.R. Reihana
“There is no life without Music” ; Suhasini Speech at ‘Mathikkalam Malai’ Album Launch Event
Sister of music sensation AR Rahman and multi-talented as popular music composer and singer, AR Reihana is also focusing on independent songs beyond cinema. In this way, the latest album in his voice is ‘Maathikkalam Malai’ which has become an international standard.
The music video for this album is composed by Emil Mohammed. Directed by Mani V. Nair, this album stars Sanuj only actress Komal Sharma. The album launch was held yesterday at Saligramam Prasad Label. Actress Suhasini, director Mathesh, singer Bob Shalini and others were present as special guests.
Speaking on the occasion, director Mathesh said, “We have had the experience of eating and living at AR Rahman’s house since the time the movie Gentleman started. After that, while making the film Chocolate, after consulting many people to sing the song Mala Mala, AR Reihana finally sang the song. You all know the range that his voice gave to that song. Whoever AR Reihana talks to, it’s always about art. His artistic journey does not stop with himself and he has a son who has won a national award in this field. He also gave birth to a daughter who gave an excellent performance in a National Award winning film. I pray that his journey towards the National Award should be”.
When AR Reihana spoke, the songs became hits only after watching the films of famous heroes. But now the songs in films are decreasing little by little. Many singers and composers are creating. Where is the income for them? Musicians are number one by independent songs worldwide. But here we are depending on the film industry and relying only on it and we are in the second place. What if the song is in a movie, what if it is a solo album? Fans are always going to listen.
In this, I sang like a teenage girl, which the fans liked. Poet Rudra has written this song. He writes songs at the speed of baking dosa. Ramya has sung a track from this album. Emil is very talented. Anirudh can come like Rahman. For some reason, his talent is hidden. I expect his name to get big probably in independent albums like this.. I pray he gets big here in India, especially South India, like he is in Canada. Directed by Mani VV Nair.
Thanks to Pop Shalini who rushed to the show when I called for it. He has sung a lot of pop songs before singing in films. I sang only four lines in the film Kannathil Muthamittal. After hearing that, he asked AR Rahman whose voice is this to sing the whole song. That’s like getting me a lifetime achievement award. If I sing in Mani Ratnam films, he will leave my song not to be lifted. After that, Mathesh trusted me and introduced me to the fans by giving me a full song,” he said.
Speaking on playback singer Pop Shalini said, “I have known AR Rehaina for a long time. He always has an enthusiasm. There will be a desire to do something new. Now independent songs are coming in a big way and after seeing this song, it seems that he has gone to the next level in terms of singing, singing and acting.
Actress Komal Sharma said, “If you want to talk about AR Reihana, Saraswati herself will be like that if she comes down and sings. On the one hand she is the pinnacle of talent and on the other hand she can be called Mother Teresa in this film industry. I see him not only as a talented artist but also as a wonderful human being. The only thing that impressed me about him was his helpfulness and charity work. His thought is that how many people can do good even through this album. He is doing it even without advertising. Many people don’t know about this.
Listening to this song with closed eyes sounds like an international singer singing it. No one can sing at this level. To that extent it can be called an international album. This cinematography has many uses when an album or film is big. Big incomes and many opportunities are available,” he said.
Actress Suhasini said, “It can be said that this is a period of creation of different works. Earlier there was only cinema and drama. But today there are many sites. You can find many artists like music composers and singers only when you are in the field. Little did I know that this little boy was the son of Sai Abhayankar Tipu-Harini. I still remember bringing Harini for my film and making her sing the song Nila Kaiyudhu.
The music of this song is perfect for where it wants to go. When some brilliant directors ask me, I tell them that I remember the important events of my life based on the popular song that was released at that time, which fits the situation perfectly. What is life without hymns? Music is everything. In 1997, when I was sick, AR Rehaina’s mother would often come to my house and light a lamp where I was lying for my recovery. It is my wish that AR Reihana’s future will be brighter with that mother’s blessings.”
Then AR Reihana said, “The first album I made was Reingaram. After that I made a song called Zha. Independent albums are always our favorite. If you ask what is new in this Mathikkalam Malai song, there is nothing new. But for workers who are tired after work, their mood changes when they see a song like this. It’s songs like these that cheer them up for the next day.
The reason why I am speaking like this is because I have worked as a sales representative for a while. After that I got an opportunity to work as an RJ through Chinmayi. I have changed since then. I sent this song to AR Rahman. He doesn’t talk much. He just sent a thumbs up message.
This is an album made for this new generation. Composers are number one globally. Here we are in second place. Where will the music composers go if the songs are reduced in the film as well? That’s why we started appearing in song scenes. Don’t think that you will act as a heroine for that. I am a heroine only for my song. I do what suits me. Although the song is meant to put some people to sleep, some people need songs like this for those who can’t sleep. We shot this song at AR Rahman Studio.
Prizes await those who release videos of the song, with the most viewed video winning a foreign tour for two.
I have opened a new biryani shop called Karima Dining Spot in Saligramam Appusali Street. Excellent biryani is available there. Even though there are thousands of biryani shops, my taste is the one I like at home. Whoever came to our house, Amma would welcome and treat them. His biryani is very special. I can say that I am also learning a little from him. I have opened this shop in his memory,” he said.
