A.R. Rahman Announces New Memoir With Rupa Chakravarty

Acclaimed composer A.R. Rahman announced on September 1, 2026, that he is co-authoring a new memoir titled "Rahman: A Renaissance" with writer Rupa Chakravarty. The book promises to delve into the creative journey, influences, and personal experiences that have shaped his musical world.

Rahman confirmed the project on social media, sharing a photograph of himself at a piano with Chakravarty. "A new chapter begins," he wrote, describing the book as a closer look at the music, ideas, challenges, and creative evolution that define his work. The announcement positions the memoir as an exploration of his artistic process rather than a conventional career retrospective.

In a statement, Rahman explained the personal nature of the project. "My music comes from the constant evolution of my mind," he said. "The challenges, aspirations, dilemmas and tests I go through, the brotherhood I experience, the psychological turmoil, and faith, they are all interconnected. In some way, all of them become a part of the music I make." He added that through the book, he hopes to share the moments and ideas behind his journey.

The collaboration with Chakravarty marks a distinct approach from Rahman's...