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Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘AR Rahman will get a song out of you at 3 am,' says Sukhwinder Singh: ‘He shines like the moon'
As a composer, AR Rahman is one of the most important figures of the Indian music industry, and singer Sukhwinder Singh, who has sung several of Rahman's songs, is right up there with him. In a recent interview, Sukhwinder talked about his relationship with Rahman and commented on the several idiosyncrasies the composer is famous for, like making music in the middle of the night. During an episode of Mashable India's Bombay Journey, Sukhwinder shared his opinion on the Roja composer and revealed that the introverted genius is actually quite a hoot with the right company, and according to Sukhwinder, he is the right company. He said, 'I was the one who started making Rahman laugh. He is an introverted person, and he gets joy from his work, but laughing in general is also important. Punjabi jokes are only funny in Punjabi, and trying to translate that to English for him was very difficult. There are some slang words that you can't convert, so I developed a special language for him.' ALSO READ: AR Rahman sang 'Vande Matram' at 2 am, filmmaker recalls wanting to keep it 'romantic': 'I was in tears…vohi recording aaj gaane mein hai' Sukhwinder Singh further shared that he even has a special name for AR Rahman and appreciated Rahman's ability to inspire the singers he is working with. 'When someone gives you a break in films or music, we call him the Godfather. I call Rahman my 'godfriend.' With the kind of lifestyle I had, I used to party at night and then work in the morning. With him, you have to be on the mic at 3 in the night, and somehow he will pull that song from you. Suddenly you feel as energetic as him while recording the song. Right in the middle of the night, he shines like the moon,' said Sukhwinder. Rahman, who is believed to be a very simple man, is often seen rocking many out-of-the-box outfits, including bedazzled suits during live performances. Sukhwinder commented on the same and said, 'He is very fond of clothes, and that too ones with all the strange colours. He will wear them for shows, and the reason why people don't see him like that in general is because by the time he gets ready, it is 12 am in the night and everyone is sleeping.' The duo have collaborated on several iconic songs that have transcended their films and eras, including 'Chaiyya Chaiyya,' 'Ramta Jogi,' 'Ghanan Ghanan,' and of course, 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire, which earned AR Rahman Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Honey Singh Gets Inked; Honours AR Rahman, His Mother With Special Tattoos
Last Updated: Honey Singh got three tattoos in one night, including his mother's signature and AR Rahman's name. He kept the second tattoo a secret. Musician and rapper Honey Singh got inked for the first time – and not with one but by getting three tattoos the same night. Each tattoo that the Lungi Dance singer got had a profound significance. The first tattoo that he got was a tribute to his 'blood" – his mother. The second tattoo was kept a secret. The third tattoo, surprisingly, was of Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman. Honey Singh flaunted his first tattoo on Instagram. It was his mother's signature, connected to a image of a baby in womb. 'Got my first TATTOO DONE !! My mums signature THE RICHEST LADY on earth !! I love you mummy shoutout to my blood," he wrote. Sonu Sood, Shehnaaz Gill hailed his tattoo. Take a look: The singer then directly jumped to his third tattoo, skipping revealing the second. It was the signature of AR Rahman, someone, whom Singh deeply cherishes. 'My third tattoo in one night for my lovely living legend @arrahman sir !! I love you sir thank you for everything not gonna post my second tattoo coz its very personal #tattoo #yoyohoneysingh #arrahman #music #godofmusic." Take a look: Fans were equally curious about his second tattoo which he hid from the world. Many also wondered whether it related to his rumoured girlfriend, Heera Sohhal. Meanwhile, Honey Singh has often spoke about his admiration for AR Rahman, whom he refers as the 'God of Music'. In 2023, he appeared on a talk show and said that it's his dream to collaborate with the music composer and together, they can aim for a Grammy. He told The Bombay Journey, 'This is my dream, It might take 10-12 years more for me to achieve it, I want to produce a song and I want AR Rahman sir to sing the song. I'm sure that I will get a Grammy for that song and AR Rahman will give me that award." Honey Singh is known for songs such as Blue Eyes, Lungi Dance, and Desi Kalakaar. He also opened his life to the public in a Netflix documentary titled Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, where he spoke about his alcoholism, struggles with mental health, fame, downfall and rising like a phoenix. First Published: July 14, 2025, 13:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
