Khatija Rahman – The new talent from the music family

Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman’s daughter, says: In this interview with HT, Khatija Rahman discusses the influences on her musical style, her debut as a composer, and more. “My father says he doesn’t know much about music.” Her dad, AR Rahman, is an eminent worldwide performer and a double cross Oscar-champ. Her auntie, AR Reihana, is a music chief as is her cousin, the notable GV Prakash. AR Ameen, her brother, is a singer. Hailing from a celebrated group of artists, Khatija Rahman has made her Tamil introduction as music chief for Minmini. The 28-year-old music composer tells Hindustan Times that she wants to be known for her work and talks about how her father has influenced them musically.

You marked your most memorable movie as music chief, Lioness, in 2023 as music chief however the new delivery, Minmini by chief Halitha Shameem, is your presentation in Tamil. At the point when chief Halitha Shameem moved toward me for Minmini, I was caught up with chipping away at my music collection so I was unable to take the deal. After releasing my album, I received an offer from director Kajri Babbar for the British co-production Lioness in July 2023, which I accepted. At the same time, I received an international offer for a short film that I declined. Then, at that point, I got going with my wedding and there were numerous things occurring at that point. When I received an offer from Dubai, I wanted to inform Halitha to keep her informed, and she responded that she would like me to remain on board if I could because the music director hadn’t been selected yet. She liked my Indie English track, which I haven’t released yet. And I signed Minmini in that manner! How much has your father, AR Rahman, who is so well-known and has won two Oscars, influenced your musical career? Minmini’s BGM helped me to remember your dad’s music – the utilization of different instruments and organization.

Clearly, we have stood by listening to a ton of his melodies, watched his movies and we note the foundation score and creations. All that is there yet I likewise pay attention to a great deal of worldwide sound tracks and music from Hollywood. I have sat in during a portion of father’s accounts yet I could do without upsetting him since when performers are in their innovative zone, we shouldn’t inconvenience them. I’m going for music classes even now – my educator is in the US and she is a writer herself. With respect to what exhortation my father gave me, he has spoken about how he has chipped away at structures. As of late, he enlightened us that he doesn’t know a lot concerning music and that he was doing what he knows; He advised us to examine other cultures, listen to a lot of world music, and not to follow trends because they are fleeting—create your own. He likewise let us know that we really want to comprehend and follow the chief’s vision. When Minmini was presented to you, what did he say? Does he get into your space? I let him know I got the film and he advised me to evaluate it and choose if I can deal with it and afterward take on the venture. I informed him that I had accepted it already. Indeed, he doesn’t get into our space yet is generally there to offer counsel assuming we really want something.

A post that was shared by ARR (@arrahman): Since you are AR Rahman’s daughter, there will be pressure and expectations, so were you nervous when you made the decision to become music director? I didn’t contemplate being looked at as he’s a major legend and I’m simply beginning. Yet, clearly we really want to accomplish extraordinary work since I need to make my father, the chief, and my family which has a great deal of writers, pleased. There was apprehension about this perspective and I shared this my chief (Halitha Shameem) and she got it. I was encouraged to take on the role by my husband, who believed I was capable of it. For others this might be a little film concerning the entertainers or spending plan however for my purposes, it was an exceptionally enormous film. Subsequent to sitting tight for such countless years and taking care of my responsibilities quietly, this was certainly a major film for me. I have a decent hard working attitude by God’s beauty and I realize I keep up to my responsibilities. However, what I was worried about was making sure I did a good job. That dread was a strain inside me. Presently, the film has delivered and individuals like the music for the film; I’m pleased. Has your dad seen Minmini?

How did he respond? Indeed, I called him for the debut of the film and he came. He gave me a handshake and said, “Good job” after the movie. He addressed the media after the debut however I remained away on the grounds that I felt it was so dreamlike. I wasn’t sure how to deal with everything. What did he say to the media? Do you know? Later, I heard the speech. He said that my work was excellent and ‘I’m not saying this since I’m her dad. She has set a norm.’ He also stated that we ought to support female voices and that my team was strong. He loved Halitha Shameem’s work also. Later at home, he advised me to watch Bike Journals in the event that I hadn’t seen it. Because you are AR Rahman’s daughter, some people would say that you will easily get opportunities. Everything is all good assuming anybody says this since that is the principal thing individuals will see about me. In any case, since Minmini has delivered, individuals have truly valued my work I feel. They’ll say that is what her identity is nevertheless she is diligent. A many individuals, who are capable, are battling without open doors and that will make dissatisfaction. Presently, they’ll realize I’m not trifling with it and that is my objective. I want to introduce more people as well as encourage and support musicians. I think I should stop talking and let my work speak for itself.

Do you believe that more opportunities for women in the Indian film industry, particularly as music directors, directors, and technicians, are now available? I presently can’t seem to study the ground reality however we have ladies music chiefs like Kalyani Nair, Gaana Young lady and Revaa in Tamil. Halitha was letting me know that ladies chiefs are less, even at the worldwide level. Women make up the majority of the content heads for OTT platforms in this country. I think things are certainly improving. In any case, I in all actuality do believe that free specialists are not treated well. This brings to mind a situation in which a friend of mine was selected as the female composer and worked on a project for eight months. Because he didn’t want to work with a female composer, the producer decided, after eight months, to give the film to a well-known male composer. She would have been fine if they didn’t like her work, according to my friend; she could not have possibly thought about it literally. Following eight months, you understand that you would rather not allow her an opportunity and afterward the boldness to take the development given to her back. And afterward he inquired as to whether he could get her tunes since he wasn’t excessively content with the other author. My companions let me know she was blissful I have come into the business now. Do you favor singing to music sythesis? Sythesis is a lovely cycle. Since we can sing what the writer needs us yet as a writer, we can make our own tunes. That is a wonderful interaction. When creating the soundtrack for the Tamil film, what obstacles did you encounter? The process itself was difficult, but the pressure to produce quality work was primarily to blame. It was testing since it was my most memorable film. Furthermore, I felt the maker and chief have believed me and I shouldn’t let them down. They should be glad. What is your next move? I’m partaking at a fest in Delhi with my band and I’m enthusiastic about investigating more music with my band. I’m not confined to any classification so I need to investigate various kinds. as well as international film.