A R RAHMAN: The Magic Within

The world sways to music maestro A.R. Rahman’s beat. Here are straight answers from his heart

What is your idea of real happiness?

Inner peace

Which is your greatest fear?

Losing love of others

Which traits you most deplore in yourself?

Everything

Which are the characteristics of others you don't like?

I don't judge. In everybody's point of view they are good to themselves.

In what condition do you lie?

To my wife. For fun, of course

Why do you wear black most times?

It is easy to maintain it

Who do you admire the most?

My mom

What is your most treasured possession?

Love of my fans

Who is the greatest love of your life?

Classified

If you could change one change in yourself what could that be?

Nothing

What do you think is your greatest achievement?

Passion for music

What is your most treasured possession?

Love of my files

What is your favourite occupation (if you had not been a music composer?

To be in nothingness

What is the most important trait you find in your friend?

Integrity

What do you most value in your friends?

Unconditional love

Who is your hero in fiction or mythology?

Karna

Who is your hero in real life?

My dad

What is your greatest regret?

I don't have any regrets

What is your motto in life?

To make everyday special and useful to others