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Many films are desperately waiting for the music tracks to be completed. ‘Sakkarakatti’, for example, is waiting for the music wizard A.R. Rahman, who is yet to compose three more songs for the film. The film marks the entry of Shanthanu, son of K. Bhagyaraj. Incidentally it is also the debutant vehicle for Kalaippuli S. Thanu’s son Prabhu as director. Both are eagerly awaiting the release of the movie. Jeeva’s ‘Dhaam Dhoom’, starring Jayam Ravi, is waiting for Harris Jayaraj, who has to complete a song. Director Selvaraghavan has replaced his favorite music director Yuvan Shankar Raja with G.V. Prakash Kumar for ‘Ayirathil Oruvan’, as Yuvan allegedly delayed too much to compose the music. Some music directors, on the other hand, are craving for opportunities. Sirpi, who has given many hits, doesn’t have any film on hand. Soundaryan is banking on ‘Malarinum Melliya’ for his comeback but the film is struggling to get released. Though Karthikraja has earned good name in the industry as a music director, he doesn’t get much offers. He has now got a film after a long time in director Shankar’s production.
While Dheena, Devi Sri Prasad, and Imman are doing well, it is Srikanth Deva, who is leading the race. Reason? He demands less and delivers fast.

What is the motivating factor behind the idea of music wizard A.R. Rahman’s new Conservatory and Symphony Orchestra? It is nothing but his passion towards music, said the young genius while talking to the media on the occasion of announcing the launch of the project. The Madras Mozart has also pointed out the inadequacies in India in terms of symphony orchestra. “Whenever I tour abroad, I find a lot of interest towards symphony all over the world. I have to go around the world searching for the artistes for symphony orchestra. I want to reduce the inadequacy in the field in India”, said the maestro in the press meet held yesterday (March 12) in Chennai. Rahman has desires aplenty such as providing scholarships to the needy students to learn music. He also wants to make arrangements to teach all kinds of musical instruments in his institution soon. The Conservatory, which would function near his office in Kodambakkam initially, will be moved to a larger place in a suburban area of Chennai later. Rahman informed that around 150 students have joined the Conservatory so far. When asked if he would seek government’s help in promoting the school? “I have no such idea till the moment”, said the musician with a smile. “Even if I approach, it is not going to happen immediately”, opined the master. So what does ‘KM’ mean? “Nothing”, said Rahman. “We gave the name with a spiritual purpose”.

Yes. It is a fact that A R Rahman’s music has now become a rage in China. The fact remains that Rahman hasn't composed music for any Chinese film. Yet, his music has been used by Taiwanese singer Kelly Poon in her latest album. It is a known fact that Rahman had composed music for the Arjun-Manisha Koirala starrer 'Mudalvan'. Shakalaka baby song from this film was a huge hit in India when the film released. Now, the same song has the Chinese youngsters grooving to Rahman’s music.