KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Indian music composer AR
Rahman brought nostalgia to a crowd of approximately 35,000 at
the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight, delivering a high-energy
performance that showcased his memorable 1990s hits.
The over three-hour-long ‘Rahman Live in KL 2024’ concert, which
commenced at 8.25pm, featured Rahman, renowned as a singer,
songwriter, and music producer, performing popular tracks such as
‘Jai Ho’ from the film Slumdog Millionaire.
Organized by Star Planet, the event was attended by Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur
Development and Cooperatives, Datuk R. Ramanan.
During the concert, Rahman, who also performed his famous hits,
praised Anwar for his approachable demeanor, describing him as
a “simple man.”
The concert, a mix of Hindi and Tamil songs, was presented jointly
by Thamarai Jewels and SRM International Real Estate LLC.
The evening featured performances by popular Tamil singer Mano,
who rendered ‘Mukkala Mukkabla’ from the 1994 film Kadhalan, as
well as songs from Rahman’s compositions for the movies Thiruda
Thiruda and Muthu.
Singers Srinivas and Swetha Mohan performed a notable number
from the 1999 film Padayyappa.
Additionally, Rahman showcased his meta band project, ‘Secret
Mountain’, a virtual realm integrating music, animation, and
interactive storytelling.
Rahman, who began his career in the Indian film industry in 1992, is
celebrated as one of the most influential musicians in the country
and has won two Academy Awards for his work on the 2009 film
Slumdog Millionaire.
-- BERNAMA
