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