Farhan Akhtar is counted among the most talented actors of Bollywood. On the basis of acting, direction, writing and singing, he has created his own identity in the industry. Recently, during an interview, Farhan narrated an interesting anecdote related to musician AR Rahman and told that he had once refused to sing a song for him.

Did rejecting AR Rahman’s offer cost Farhan Akhtar?
Farhan Akhtar told in AAP ki Adalat that once he had refused to sing a song for AR Rahman. He said in the conversation, ‘I don’t remember the name of the film, but the song was ‘Kuch Falak Jaisa’. The mood of that song and its composition were completely different from my singing. Till that time I had only sung songs like ‘Rock On’ and I felt that this song required a different kind of singer.

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Farhan further said, ‘I thought I was good at the kind of singing I do, but this song was very different. So I myself called AR Rahman and apologized to him and said that I will not be able to sing this song.

‘I never received a call from him again’
He told, ‘It very rarely happens that AR Rahman himself calls someone and says, brother, you are not a well-known singer, but still do this song. In such a situation, I felt very bad refusing them. I told him that please forgive me, but I will not be able to sing this song. After this he never called me for any other song.

Farhan Akhtar’s career
Farhan Akhtar is one of the few Bollywood actors who have achieved success in every industry be it acting, direction, production, writing and singing. He started his career as a director in the year 2001 with ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, after which he started being counted among the most successful filmmakers of the industry. After this, Farhan also created his own identity in the world of acting through films like ‘Lakshya’, ‘Don’, ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ and ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’.

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AR Rahman is a name in the world of music, who has left a deep impression on every heart with his songs and compositions. From Bollywood to international platform, he has created a special identity with his hard work and talent. Simplicity, depth and magic can be seen in his music, which people always remember. Today AR Rahman is celebrating his 59th birthday. Many big stars of the industry are wishing him good wishes on his special day. From Ram Charan to Jackie Shroff, many celebs have congratulated AR Rahman in their own style.

Jackie Shroff wished
On AR Rahman’s birthday, actor Jackie Shroff wished him in a special way. He shared pictures of the singer on the Instagram Stories section. With this he wrote, ‘Happy Birthday, AR. Rehman. Our prayers will always be with you.

Ram Charan congratulated
Actor Ram Charan has shared a special post for AR Rahman. Ram Charan posted AR on Instagram. Shared a picture of himself with Rahman and wrote, ‘Sir, wishing you a very happy birthday. May this year bring you good health, happiness and great music. ‘Chikiri Chikiri’ was just the beginning. I can’t thank you enough for the magical tunes you have woven for ‘Peddi’.

Let us tell you, AR Rahman was born in Chennai. His real name is A.S. It was Dilip Kumar. Rahman, who became involved in music at a young age, took over the responsibility of the family after his father’s death. He gave music for many ads and documentaries. At the beginning of his career, musician Rahman used to create music for documentaries and jingles. South’s popular director Mani Ratnam gave AR Rahman his first chance in films. Rahman composed the music of the film Roja (1992) and all its songs were superhit. For this, Mani Ratnam paid him a fee of Rs 25 thousand.

After this he made his mark in Indian and international cinema; He is a composer, singer and producer who has been honored with a Padma Shri, two Grammys, two Oscars (for Slumdog Millionaire), and several National and Filmfare Awards, and has composed music for over 145 films in multiple languages, making him one of the most successful composers in the world.