AR Rahman slowed down his work life, gave priority to family time, knows his balancing mantra!
The earlier pace
In an exclusive interview with IANS, AR Rahman said that there was a time when his life revolved between the shooting room and the studio.
Working hard day and night, no breaks – it felt like psychological mania.
Sometimes there were deadlines for four or five films at the same time, and Rahman would ask himself, “Agla kya?”
Philosophy of ‘Flow’
Rahman says, “Sometimes the plan would get cancelled as soon as it was made, sometimes it would be out of my control.
I would become like water – I would mold according to the container.”
This is not a simple thing; it is also an art to compromise with the uncertainties of life.
Believing that “God gave me time,” he left himself in the flow of things.
The thorns and roses of life
His early life smelled like a rose, but it was also full of thorns.
In such a fast pace, Rahman felt that while working, he was getting away from the special moments of life.
“Sometimes you miss life when you work too much,” he realised when he missed his child’s growth milestones and family functions.
Slow pace now
Today, a change in Rahman’s routine is clearly visible.
He has deliberately cut down projects so that he can get a chance to learn new things and spend quality time with his family.
“I’ve reduced a lot so that I can enjoy life, learn things, spend time with family, and do work at the same time,” his formula has now become a new priority.
Family life
Rahman married Saira Banu in 1995 and has been busy raising three children—Khatija, Rahima and A.R. Ameen.
With as much dedication as he has taken care of his music world, he is also managing his home with the same delicacy.
Recent reports have sparked rumours of his divorce, but his focus is clear: “Family first,” this is his new mantra.
Popular Rumours
A few months ago, Rahman kept mum on the divorce rumours doing the rounds on social media.
But a look at his work and personal life shows how sincere he is in nurturing his relationships.
Rumors aside, Rahman’s real story is about collecting memories – beyond the studio, at the dinner table, in the evenings of laughter and happiness.
New Beginning
Now that he has found balance on both emotional and professional fronts, a new flow will be seen in Rahman’s creativity.
The energy he got from the moments spent with his family will definitely be heard in his upcoming tunes.
This is the new chapter – where there is rhyme, music, and the rhythm of living from the heart.
