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AR Rahman Has a New Song in My New Movie!

Sep 9, 2026 · 56m

Summary

Hasan Minhaj sits down with legendary Indian composer A.R. Rahman to discuss his four-decade career, from his early days playing the first synthesizer in South India to scoring global hits like *Slumdog Millionaire*. They explore Rahman’s unique ability to blend diverse musical genres, his near-miss with a jazz career at Berkeley, and his collaboration with director Danny Boyle. The conversation also touches on Rahman’s spiritual influences, his foundation for music education, and his new track for the film *Best of the Best*.

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