Homesick Rahman breaks a fortnight of appointments to be with family

Having fulfilled all his material and career-dreams, it seems the cons that come with the pros are not suiting AR Rahman much.

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai: Rahman has become a celebrity of the status which few achieve in their lifetime. Having fulfilled all his material and career-dreams, it seems the cons that come with the pros are not suiting him much. The reclusive formerly Chennai-based music composer now has to shuttle around Chennai, Mumbai, London and Los Angeles. Not able to bear the celebrity lifestyle anymore, Rahman broke all appointments in LA for a fortnight and is currently enjoying the warmth of his hearth in Chennai.Now, a well-rested and happy Rahman said to a news daily, “The kids were always there with me when I worked regularly from home in Chennai. Now I get to spend less time with them. Even now when I’m here in Chennai, work for my pending Hindi films like ‘Blue’ has to be taken care of. I’ve come at a time when I cannot afford to take a break. My first Hollywood soundtrack for Couples Retreat has to be ready because the film is releasing on October 6.” However, he is not complaining. He added, “I always liked to work at my own pace and that hasn’t changed. But now the volume and profile of the workload is so eclectic that I need to find more time to focus on the individual assignments more carefully. Yeah, it’s a tough balancing act. But I’m enjoying myself. After I finish the soundtrack of Couples Retreat, which is 80 per cent complete, I’ve an artistes’ album coming up. It is one of my biggest international challenges. It’s too early to talk about it. But yes, it will involve musicians from all over the world and I’ll be composing the music. Recently, I also got to work with the John Williams Orchestra and that was a dream-come-true. I guess my dreams are coming true.”