Rangeela, a 1995 romantic film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, remains a memorable milestone in Indian cinema. The movie featured Urmila Matondkar, Aamir Khan, and Jackie Shroff in lead roles, exploring a complex love triangle. AR Rahman's musical composition for the film became particularly famous, though the process of creating music was not always smooth. The film tells the story of Mili, a middle-class woman with acting dreams, who finds herself caught between her childhood friend Munna and a famous film actor Raj.
Behind the Scenes: AR Rahman's Musical Journey in Rangeela
Ram Gopal Varma revealed fascinating details about working with AR Rahman on the film's music, especially the iconic song 'Hai Rama'. During their musical collaboration in Goa, Rahman took an unusually long time to compose. The composer spent five consecutive days seemingly unproductive, telling Varma he was 'thinking' about the music. Varma became so frustrated that he almost wanted to hit Rahman. Interestingly, Rahman later admitted he was distracted by television during their creative sessions. Despite the delays, when Rahman finally delivered the song, Varma acknowledged that patience is crucial for creating exceptional artistic work. The song 'Hai Rama' ultimately became one of the most celebrated tracks in the film.
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