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MusicProduced by award-winning composer Ar Rahman under the banner of Maajja, the track celebrates the glory and heritage of the Tamil language.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeAR Rahman has unveiled his new independent single ‘Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye’ on Friday, March 25. The song is an ode to Tamil language and people who speak the language. Ar Rahman, who has rendered his voice for the track, appears in the video, while it also features a montage of Tamil people belonging to different social identities. The song, which has been titled ‘Tamil anthem’, has artists Saindhavi Prakash, Khatija Rahman, Ar Ameen, Amina Rafiq, Gabriella Sellus, and Poovaiyar on board. The teaser of the song was unveiled in April last year. The visuals as well as the lyrics of the song, which is penned by lyricist Thamarai, celebrates the glory and heritage of the Tamil language. It is directed by Amith Krishnan and produced by Ar...

MusicReleased by Rahman on Tamil New Year, the song celebrates the glory and heritage of the Tamil language.Tnm StaffScreengrabAfter the humongous success of ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, Ar Rahman’s Maaja is back with a new song titled ‘Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye’. Marking the occasion of Tamil New Year, the composer released the promo of the upcoming song on YouTube on April 14. The close to one minute video opens with the lines “Puyal thandiya vidiyal, Pudhu vaanil vidiyal”, which corresponds to visuals that show a spotlight being turned on gradually amid clouds, sending across the message that a shimmer of hope awaits at the end of the tunnel with each new daybreak. We then see glimpses of the ocean as well as visuals of Ar Rahman standing on a boat in the ocean, praising Tamil as he sings the lines “Poobalame vaa, Thamizhe vaa, Dharani aana Thamizhe vaa.” Rahman’s breezy voice...

Singer A.R. Ameen has released his first single titled "Sago" in Tamil. The song has been composed by his father and music maestro A.R. Rahman, who has also produced it with Ameen.

The song is about friendship and love, and is penned by Vivek and Adk.

"I'm extremely excited to be making my debut with 'Sago'. Producing this number with daddy was challenging, but I enjoyed working on this and really look forward to seeing what people have to say about my track. Hope I receive a warm welcome into the industry," Ameen said in a statement.

The song's video featuring Ameen is directed by Amith Krishnan.

Rahman, who had earlier worked with his son in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film "O Kadhal Kanmani", said: "As a music producer and composer, hundreds of artistes have been introduced through my songs and their contributions have enriched us for over two and a half decades.

Music 'Undefeated Triumph of Nithila' tells the inspiring story of Nithila Rajasekar from Tamil Nadu, and her inspiring journey with music. Tnm StaffThe frame opens with a pair of hands playing a fast paced and complex melody on the piano. As the story unfolds, we begin to understand who, and just how special, that person is. Award-winning composer and music maestro Ar Rahman on Children’s Day (November 14) shared the story of Nithila Rajasekar, an 18-year-old from Tamil Nadu, born with mild facial deformity and hearing impairment. What makes her story so inspiring is that Nithila did not let her disability stand in the way of her passion for the piano. The short film is titled Undefeated Triumph of Nithila, and features her parents Raji and Rajasekar as well as her teacher Dr Surojeet Chatterji, head of the Russian Piano studio, Km Music Conservatory, all of whom talk about Nithila’s journey.