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A.R. Rahman is considered the most important personality of Hindi cinema after Amitabh Bachchan. He is not just a composer but a ‘sonic architect’ who has changed the nature of Indian film music forever.

Revealing the decline in music

From 1992 to 2015, having Rahman’s name on any album was considered a sign of success. His music influenced an entire generation and the songs became cultural anthems. Recently, Rahman made the shocking revelation that the lack of work he has had in Bollywood in the last eight years is because decisions are now in the hands of people who are not creative. This was not just an individual complaint, but a serious indictment of the entire industry.

own responsibility

However, the bitter truth is that Rahman himself is responsible for his downfall. His work after ‘Tamasha’ (2015) has been not only unstable but at times forgettable.

need a new direction

Like Bachchan in the 1970s, from 1992 to 2015, Rahman’s name was a guarantee of success on any album. When Rahman recently said that his work has declined in the last eight years, it was not just a personal sorrow, but it was a serious question for the industry.

changes in the world of music

Before Rahman, Hindi film music was relatively simple and copied. Anu Malik and other composers stole music not only from foreign music, but also from Indian giants. Bollywood ironically lowered its standards by stealing Rahman’s creations.

influence of music

With Roja, the music landscape of India suddenly changed. For the next two decades, Rahman’s name became a cultural guarantee on any album. His compositions became the soundtrack of people’s lives, such as first dates, road trips, and patriotic moments.

period of decline

Around the same time, he reprized his own work for OK Kanmani, a remake of OK Jaanu. Although the music was good, it was forgettable. For Rahman’s loyal fans, the decline started after ‘Tamasha’.