A.R.Rehman on Ada…a way of life

On Ada and the kind of music he has given for it, Rahman explains, "I chose
Ada because some people have great intentions of doing something and Tanvir
Ahmad sahib (director) showed that. Through his cinema he wanted to tell
good things which I liked too and over a period of time we developed a
friendship."

Rahman reveals that the film has been a seven years journey with Tanvir. "I
had recorded some of the songs in 2001, others in 2003 and some more in 2005
as well. Then Meherbaan was recorded this year itself. So although the
recordings have been done over a period of time, the songs have been
produced this year itself. That's the reason the music still is sounding
fresh at least to my ears.
The narration of the film has been done in very abstract way so I have made
a conscious effort to use the music in an interesting way rather than a
boring one," adds the music composer.

On what Ada means to him, Rahman comments, "Ada could mean a lot of things -
it can be style, a way of life, attitude… basically anything. This is movie
is particularly close to me because of the melodies."

Speaking about the idea behind introducing Ayaan Ahmad, he says, "Since, I
am the senior most person associated with the film, Tanvir sahab felt that I
was the perfect person to introduce his son to the media and it's my first
time too. I am personally open to promote anyone deserving and have no
reservations - be it a singer or any actor."