A.R. Rahman Quotes, born Allah-Rakha Rahman on January 6, 1967, in Chennai, India, is a globally celebrated composer, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist, dubbed the “Mozart of Madras.” Renowned for integrating Eastern classical music with global sounds, he won two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire (2009), along with two Grammys, a BAFTA, and numerous Filmfare Awards. His iconic scores for Roja, Bombay, and Lagaan redefined Indian cinema music. A Sufi Muslim, Rahman’s work reflects spirituality and unity, earning him a spot on Time’s 2009 list of the world’s most influential people.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his interviews, speeches, and posts on X—reflect his insights on music, passion, humility, and the human spirit, capturing his soulful, transformative vision.
15 A.R. Rahman Quotes
- “All my life I have had a choice of hate and love. I chose love and I am here.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Your inner voice is the voice of divinity. To hear it, we need to be in solitude, even in crowded places.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Music is language itself. It should not have any barriers of caste, creed, language or anything. Music is one, only cultures are different.” (InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “No regrets. There is no time for that. Regret is boring.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite and commitment, the input reflects in the output.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Music knows no barrier of age or culture. It isn’t about being politically correct or even making a statement. Music is what appeals to the ears and touches your soul.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Be original and find your inner voice. The rest will follow.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “I want to go beyond the restrictions of language, religion and caste, and music is the only thing that allows me to do that.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Rather than making money I believe in making people happy, all other things are secondary.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Each one of us has our own evolution of life, and each one of us goes through different tests which are unique and challenging. But certain things are common. And we do learn things from each other’s experience. On a spiritual journey, we all have the same destination.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “I like music that is able to stir my soul. My music is a spiritual exercise.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The more you know the less you talk.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “My biggest dream to connect people through music has come true. In a world where there are enough reasons to separate us, the Oscars have unified us.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Do not run very fast in your life leaving your soul behind.” (Post on X, @NainarMohmed, 2025-05-21)
A.R. Rahman’s quotes resonate with soulful wisdom, creative passion, and a call to connect through music and love, inspiring us to live humbly, create authentically, and bridge divides. Which quote strikes a chord with your heart? Share it in the comments and keep Rahman’s harmonious legacy thriving!
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