AR Rahman: Two Oscars Can Be a Burden, Reveals 'Gaslighting' in Music Career

• AR Rahman stated he felt 'gaslighted' about his music career, despite working on 20-30 films between 2019-2025.
• He intentionally ramped up his work to reassert himself to a new generation of listeners and filmmakers.
• Rahman believes constant reminders of past glory, like 'Roja' from the '90s, can harm an artist's current thinking.
• His recent prolific output, including projects like 'Ponniyin Selvan: I & II' and 'Thug Life', has shifted how directors perceive him.
• Rahman emphasizes evolving, dropping old formulas, and embracing new styles, even if it means potential failure, for a fresh start.

Why It Matters: AR Rahman reveals past accolades became a burden, leading him to intentionally reinvent his career with prolific new work.