AR Rahman , the acclaimed music composer known as the Isai Puyal, has garnered international acclaim with multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, and Grammy Awards, making him a legend in Indian cinema. Married to Saira Banu, he is a proud father to three children, Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.
Recently, the trailer and songs of ‘Minmini’, a poignant coming-of-age film starring Esther Anil, were unveiled. Adding to the excitement is the debut of ARR’s daughter, Khatija Rahman, as a music composer for this film helmed by the esteemed director Halitha Shameem, known for ‘Sillu Karuppatti’ and ‘Aelay’.
‘Minmini’ has received a positive response for Khatija Rahman’s musical contributions. The film, blending drama with nostalgia, features Esther Anil, Praveen Kishore, C. Gaurav Kaalai, and others. The trailer and songs for ‘Minmini’, a coming-of-age film featuring Esther Anil in the lead role, were unveiled on Wednesday.Shot partially in 2015 and completed in 2022 to capture the transition of its young actors into adults, ‘Minmini’ is scheduled for release on August 9th, 2024.
Khatija Rahman, known for her playback singing in movies such as ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’, ‘Iravin Nizhal’, and ‘Mimi’, made her debut as a playback singer in ‘Robot’. Her sister, Allah Rakha Ameen, is also a playback singer.
Reflecting on her journey into music composition, Khatija Rahman shared that her father found her first composition, ‘Iruperum’, “refreshing and calming”. She expressed gratitude for his encouragement to find her unique voice, emphasizing her determination to establish herself independently before seeking public recognition or comparisons.
Despite AR Rahman’s absence at the event, Khatija Rahman remains undeterred, focusing on proving herself through her work rather than addressing criticism or comparisons prematurely.
Source : THE WEEK
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