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A.R. Rahman Wants to Build a Better Nation: ‘My Music Is Celebrating India’


Superstar musician A.R. Rahman unveils a long-term plan to build a better India through culture, at the International Film Festival of India.

The conversation swirled repeatedly into discussion of musical theater, which was the central topic of the masterclass, and Rahman’s plans to build physical infrastructure of a quality that matches his ambitions. Infrastructure building is a priority in Rahman’s mind, explain that India has too much “outdated stuff.” “Look at the Sphere in Las Vegas where thousands of people are enjoying and watching together [technologically sophisticated shows].” Quizzed about technology and his “Le Musk” virtual reality show, which has touched down in Cannes, Los Angeles and Toronto, but not yet been brought to India, he framed his response in bigger terms.

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