Showing posts with label A R Ameen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A R Ameen. Show all posts
A R Rahman and wife Saira Banu part ways after 29 yrs
8:04 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (November 21, 2024)
A R Rahman and wife Saira Banu are separating after 29 years of marriage, their lawyer said on Tuesday. “After many years of marriage, Saira and her husband A R Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time,” read the joint statement, emphasizing that, “they have taken this decision out of pain and agony.”
In a post on X, Rahman wrote, “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter. #arrsairaabreakup.”
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“We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding” - A R Ameen, son
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“I would greatly appreciate it if this matter could be treated with the utmost privacy and respect. Thank you for your consideration” - Khatija, daughter
Amitabh Bachchan back home after injury at Hyderabad set; was suspended on a harness when injury occurred
8:29 AM
THE TIMES OF INDIA (March 8, 2023)
Mumbai/Hyderabad: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan returned to Mumbai and celebrated Holi at his Juhu residence after suffering an injury while shooting in Hyderabad last week.
The injury resulted in damage to rib cartilage and muscle tear to the right rib cage, which required Bachchan to consult a doctor and undergo a CT scan at AIG hospital in Hyderabad before flying back to Mumbai.
In his latest entry post on Tuesday, Bachchan wrote, “The ‘holika’ was lit last night at Jalsa, there being a date confusion on the day for HOLI . . it is now done”. Thanking his fans and well-wishers for expressing concern on his injury, the actor said he was overwhelmed by the attention and grateful to his extended family.
Bachchan suffered the injury while shooting for a movie temporarily called Project K. “In Hyderabad at shoot for Project K, during an action shot, got injured, rib cartilage popped, broke and muscle tear to the right rib cage. Cancelled shoot, did doctor consult and scan by CT at AIG hospital in Hyderabad and flown back home,” the 80-year-old actor said in his blog post on Sunday.
After initial treatment and some tests at the hospital on March 3, he was back in Mumbai where he will need at least a month to recover fully.
Doctors at Hyderabad said the senior actor was not subjected to elaborate treatment. “Just a little strapping was done. The injury fortunately was not major. He was given pain medication. That’s all,” a spokesperson from AIG Hospital said. “It is not major thankfully, but he obviously needs to rest. ” Doctors said Bachchan was mobile for all essential activities but was “generally lying around.”
Writing about the injury in his blog, Bachchan said movement and breathing were painful. “Will take some weeks, they say before some normalization will occur. . ” “I progress gradually . . it shall take time . . all work has stopped and will only begin once the condition improves. . ,” the actor wrote.
The veteran actor had also urged visitors on Sunday not to come to his house in Mumbai as he would not be able to meet them at the gate.
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BOMBAY TIMES (March 8, 2023)
While filming an action scene in Hyderabad recently, Amitabh Bachchan sustained injuries. The actor shared on his blog on March 6 that he suffered a muscle tear to his right rib cage. “In Hyderabad at shoot for Project K, during an action shot, got injured, rib cartilage popped broke and muscle tear to the right rib cage. Did doctor consult & scan by CT at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad and flown back home. . . All work has been suspended for the moment (sic),” he wrote.
Yesterday, Bachchan shared another update on his blog. “I progress gradually. . . what has been prescribed by the doctors is being followed diligently (sic),” he wrote.
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‘HE WAS SUSPENDED ON A HARNESS WHEN HE FELT HIS BACK SEIZING UP’
A source from the film’s set informs us, “The shoot was on at a massive set that has been erected at Shankarapalli, on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Bachchan was shooting for an action sequence, with just a few extras. He was suspended on a rope and harness, and everything was going okay, until he suddenly felt his back seizing up. The shoot was cancelled immediately and he was rushed to the hospital. Abhishek (his son) was informed.”
After receiving medical care at a private hospital in Hyderabad for a popped rib cartilage and muscle tear near the right rib, the actor flew back to Mumbai. He is currently recovering at his home.
“Abhishek and Amitabh flew back to Mumbai as soon as the doctors cleared him. He will take rest for 10 days or more, and will be back on sets only once doctors give an okay. The shooting has been put on hold for now,” adds the source.
– Neeshita Nyayapati
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WHEN COOLIE’S BLOW LANDED BIG B IN HOSPITAL IN 1983
Incidentally, this is not the first time that Big B was injured during a shoot. On the sets of Manmohan Desai’s 1983 film Coolie, Bachchan suffered a near-fatal injury, leaving him hospitalized for months. While shooting an action sequence, he was punched by actor Puneet Issar, and a misstep left the superstar hospitalized. He underwent several surgeries and remained critically ill for several months. As per reports, he was even “clinically dead for a few minutes.”
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RAHMAN URGES FOR WORLD CLASS SAFETY AFTER SON ESCAPES MAJOR ACCIDENT ON SET
Bachchan’s accident comes just days after A R Rahman’s son A R Ameen escaped an accident while shooting for a song on a film set. Ameen had shared, “I was shooting for a song and I trusted the team to have taken care of the engineering and safety, while I was focusing on performing in front of the camera. The whole truss and chandeliers that were suspended from a crane came crashing down while I was right in the middle of the spot.”
Rahman issued a statement urging the Indian cinema industry to have better safety standards on sets and locations. “A few days back, my son A R Ameen and his styling team escaped a potentially fatal disaster. As we grow our industry, we need to have a movement towards world-class safety standards on Indian sets and locations,” read the statement.
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FATAL SHOOTING ON THE SETS OF RUST
An extreme case of lack of safety protocol on film sets was the fatal shooting on the sets of Alec Baldwin’s Rust in 2021. The project’s cinematographer passed away after a prop gun that Baldwin was holding accidentally discharged in the course of rehearsing a scene.
The Flying Lotus is not only about demonetization; it’s about the rise of India-A R Rahman
7:37 AM
Soumya Vajpayee Tiwari (MID-DAY; October 10, 2017)
There is nothing poetic about politics. Or so you would think. But A R Rahman can wave his wand and weave magic with the unlikeliest of subjects. For his latest outing, the Oscar-winning composer has found his muse in Indian politics. As he unveils his 19-minute music piece that finds inspiration in demonetization, Rahman talks about the idea behind the project and collaborating with Seattle Symphony. Edited excerpts from an interview:
What made you choose India as a subject for your new piece, The Flying Lotus?
The track is not only about demonetization; it’s about the rise of India and it’s open to interpretation. In ancient times, politics influenced music, both in a good and bad way. That inspired me. If you listen to it, it’s got many different emotions that vary from serene to bombastic orchestration. It’s a poetic composition and an optimistic piece. That’s why it’s titled The Flying Lotus.
This project marks your collaboration with Seattle Symphony.
I was in Las Vegas when the members of Seattle Symphony met me. Usually the orchestra and choir are limited to love songs. I wanted to experiment with textures of the orchestra and choir to explore something bigger. That’s why I decided to take India as the subject. The story of India’s rise fascinated me.
You turned filmmaker with One Heart: The A R Rahman Concert Film. Are you encouraged to make more movies?
Our company is a music-oriented film production, so I was pleased with the result of One Heart. I am glad that it satisfied people who came out of theatres smiling. My team and I were excited about the project. It set the right tone for our production via music.
What can we expect from you on the Bollywood front?
After Taal (1999), the last musical I did was Rockstar (2011). So I’m looking forward to 99 Songs [a romantic musical directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy], which is a full-fledged musical. It’s releasing next year.
Your son, A R Ameen, has forayed into film music. You must be a proud father...
Ameen is just singing here and there; he is still not ready. He’s slowly getting there. He is interested in film music and wants to dwell in it. But he has to complete his studies first. I don’t want him to give up schooling and concentrate only on music. I want him to be academically sound
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