Singer Sonu Nigam recently shared insights into his professional relationship with acclaimed composer AR Rahman, speaking about Rahman’s reserved personality and work-centric nature. Speaking to O2 India, Sonu revealed that Rahman avoids personal connections and focuses solely on his music and spirituality. Describing him as detached yet respectful, Sonu said, “He doesn’t have relationships. He is not the kind of person who has relationships.”
Sonu Nigam says AR Rahman is not a “friendly person”; praises his disciplined and kind nature
He further added, “He doesn’t open up to anyone. At least, I have never seen that. Perhaps, he opens up in front of his older friends, who have known him as Dileep. But I haven’t seen him opening up or having any relationship with anyone. He is not a friendly person. He is just into his work.”
Sonu’s remarks come from years of working with Rahman, starting with their first collaboration on the soundtrack of runReflecting on that experience, Sonu recalled being pleasantly surprised by Rahman’s approach, which allowed him the creative freedom to interpret songs his way.
A Reserved Yet Respectful Person
In the interview, Sonu Nigam delved deeper into Rahman’s personality, highlighting his unique traits. The two artists toured the USA together, but their interactions were limited to polite exchanges. “He doesn’t know how to gossip, and that is not his drawback. This is how he is. He doesn’t want to know anything about me or anybody else,” Sonu explained.
Despite his detachment, Sonu described Rahman as an extremely respectful individual who refrains from speaking ill about anyone. “He does his work and his prayer. He doesn’t behave badly with anyone. He will not hurt anyone’s heart,” Sonu added, portraying the composer’s disciplined and kind nature.
The Legacy of a Professional Relationship
Sonu also noted Rahman’s strict professionalism, which he believes stems from the composer’s focus on his craft and faith. “He must be attached to his family, but I haven’t seen him being very friendly with others. He doesn’t let anyone come close to him. That’s how it should be,” the singer concluded.
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