AR Rahman on nepotism and his children: People have learnt this new term...
Renowned music composer AR Rahman opened up about nepotism and expressed his desire for his children, Khatija and Ameen, to carry forward his legacy in the music industry.
In Short
- AR Rahman addressed nepotism in a recent interview.
- He said that he encourages his children to pursue their own careers.
- His two children, Khatija and AR Ameen, are successful singers.
Music composer AR Rahman has opened up about the topic of nepotism and has shared that he encourages all three of his children, Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen, to thrive in their own respective careers.
AR RAHMAN ON NEPOTISM
Legendary musician AR Rahman recently spoke about nepotism. In an interview with The Hindu, Rahman expressed his concern that if his children do not carry forward his legacy, his hard work will lose its purpose. He said, "People nowadays have learnt this new term: nepotism. I have built all this stuff, this entire world; if my kids aren’t into it, this entire place is going to become a godown! Every step, every inch of every wall, and every chair in my studio has been selected with so much passion and care, and I hope for them to take over from me in the future."
AR Rahman emphasized the importance of passing on his legacy to his children, stating, "One thing I was very clear about; whatever money I leave for anyone, it’ll disappear in a day if they are not smart enough and don’t understand the legacy. I went through so much financial trouble along with my mom and sisters, but those lessons — the burden that I shared with my mom — made me who I am today."
Rahman continued, "Even now, those experiences help me make grounded decisions. So I really want my children to be aware of everything going on; I don’t believe in hiding any bad news or problems from them. I even inform them if I get a loan for a building and the mortgage I’m paying. This is not to torture them, but only to make them learn."
KHATIJA RAHMAN AND AR AMEEN'S WORK FRONT
Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman's daughter, has showcased her singing talent with popular songs such as 'Chinnanjiru (Marumurai)' in the Tamil version of 'Ponniyin Selvan II', 'Minnanchula Vennelaa (Reprise)' in the Telugu version, and 'Mera Aasmaan Jal Gaya (Reprise)' in the Hindi version. She got married to Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed last year.
AR Rahman's son, AR Ameen, has also made his mark in the music industry with songs like 'Never Say Goodbye' from the film Dil Bechara, among others. His latest song, 'Veerane,' was featured in the Tamil movie 'Maamannan'.