A. R. Rahman

"Now the "Mozart of Madras" has the world's foot tapping along with him."

"Jazz was my passion for a little while. I felt that all other kinds of music were stupid when I was into jazz. But I got over the addiction very soon"

"The way I work takes more time for me to get satisfaction. So it's better to take lesser load and do better work. Money can be earned anytime."

"What one thinks is possible might not always be so. I try to do my best but, finally, everything lies in God's hands. I consider my skills as a musician to be a blessing from God. Even today, before I…"

"The reason I love 'Slumdog' is because the music is all world cultures, all celebrating. In India, I know people feel other film scores are closer to their hearts. But when you are doing a film, it's …"

"The Oscar is definitely the biggest moment in my life. I know he has won so many awards. But this one is special because he is representing India."

"Ever since I embraced Sufism, I have learnt to separate myself from my desires and my success. Now, I can distance myself from all the adulation showered on me."

"May he win such an award every year. He is a genius. Rahman's music is a blend of a little South Indian music and what we commonly call Hindi film music."