Out came a thought and then another...

This seems to be the season for A.R.Rahman interviews. Here is the one in Mumbai Mirror.

I was amused by

There's always been something special from you for Aamir.
Like Mangal Pandey? (laughs). People did like the music and some of the songs. But my favourite ‘Maula’, originally meant to be in the whole climax, was chopped off after one stanza. There're so many factors that a composer can't control.

Your slow pace used to be a problem for Bollywood filmmakers.
How can my working methods be a problem to anyone? Every person has his own rhythm of work. Naushad Saab did only 47 films in his lifetime. He never regretted it and look at what he did to film music. I've my own way of working. It's a matter of priority. I'm at my best when I'm in control of my work. Of course, change is inevitable. That's why I keep innovating.

Do you think international success has eluded you?
It can't happen overnight. At the same time, I won't let my career in Hindi and Tamil films take a setback for projects abroad. Although my agent keeps insisting that I'd get a lot of work overseas, what I'm doing here is more important. I've invested a huge amount in my Chennai studio. Now, I need to invest time.

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