MUMBAI: Music fans would be delighted to know maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja has paid a visit to Oscar winner A.R. Rahman's music studio in Dubai.
Rahman, who posted a picture with Ilaiyaraaja, on his Instagram timeline wrote, "Such a pleasure welcoming the Maestro to our Firdaus studio...Hope he composes something amazing for the Firdaus orchestra to play in future!"
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Both music directors are considered legends by fans of good music all over the world. Interestingly, Rahman was a keyboard player working for Ilaiyaraaja, before becoming a music director himself.
The picture of Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja thrilled not just fans but also several top actors and singers, many of whom expressed excitement.[[{"fid":"16572519","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":752,"width":752,"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]
Actress Shraddha Srinath, rapper Blaaze, music producer Meghdeep Bose and singer Hariharan were some of those who reacted to the picture of the legends together.
Earlier, the versatile composer-singer paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and said the void will remain with the country's music industry forever. Rahman stated that Lata Didi was not just a singer but the soul of Indian music.
Speaking of his oldest memory with the legendary singer, Rahman said that the first experience he remembers is of his father having a photograph with Lata Ji. He mentioned that he used to wake up to this picture of Lata Didi and get inspired.
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