A R Rahman's brother-in-law recalls funny incident during the composer's honeymoon; says he was playing veena at midnight

Actor Rahman recently talked about how brotherly love and rivalry exist between him and his brother-in-law, renowned composer A.R. Rahman, in a recent interview. He described their relationship as being among "polar opposites," with the extremities that define them. While Rahman is the talkative one who loves to indulge in gossip, A.R. Rahman is isolated and an introspective soul who detests company.

One such incident that he remembers is A.R. Rahman's honeymoon.He told Siddharth Kannan, "I remember, when he got married, he took my sister-in-law for the honeymoon to a hill station. I called them that night; it was just 12 . She answered, she was sleeping already. I asked, ‘Where is Rahman?’ She said, ‘I don’t know’. He was in another room, practicing his veena… He was composing something; he’s that kind of person,”He stated. This dedication speaks about him being devoted to his craft, even in a personal moment for relaxation, he was indulged into his art.

He explains the character of A.R. Rahman as "so shy and yet so focused." Their personalities, he compares them to north and south poles. It was like comparing the poles between them. His silence is on the opposite extreme of high socialization of Rahman who likes people. A.R. does not believe in gossiping or idle talk; on the other hand, Rahman thrives in relationships of any kind.

In a far broader discussion in one of his speeches at the Oxford Union, Rahman reflected on the universal struggles of life, emphasizing that life was temporary. He noted about the journey of life, where he observed that though all were born and eventually die, it is the destination that remains uncertain and is subject to beliefs by the person and his imagination.

In recent times, A.R. Rahman revealed that he has changed his priorities about his creative interests. He said to The Week that he doesn't require anything like his song 'Jai ho' in "Slumdog Millionaire." What he needs is these big-budget films and non-film projects that align with his creative imagination. A.R. Rahman emphasized that the work done should not only satisfy the aesthetic instinct but also inspire the next generation.

The shift of perspective marks a new phase in the life of the composer because here he starts taking up ventures that really interest him rather than those which seek validation.