The Melodious Journey Of AR Rahman Songs

“What cannot be put into words can be expressed through music.” This is not just a simple quote by one of India’s biggest musical maestros of all times. It is a way of life for award winning singer and composer AR Rahman. His music strikes a chord with our hearts, and makes us lose ourselves in the rhythm of his compositions. I could (try to) sing praises all day long but for the benefit of those around me, I shall refrain from that and wish AR Rahman a huge

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

from everyone at MakeMyTrip. To celebrate this occasion, we are going on a musical journey across India without any pomp and show (exactly how Rahman would like it I’m sure). Get your song list ready and hit play! Himachal Pradesh Stunning vistas, paradise for photographers…words aren’t enough to describe Himachal Pradesh. I’m sure Subhash Ghai would have agreed since he chose this magical land for shooting AR Rahman’s songs from the movie Taal. Be it Taal se taal mila or Ishq bina, the songs are indeed evergreen.

(P.S.: The dance mix of Taal se taal mila has got excellent beats. Listen and enjoy!) Punjab Travelling from North to South India without a stopover in sadda Punjab? How is that possible even for AR Rahman! His love for the raw energy and charm of the state reflects in the music he composed for the blockbuster Rang De Basanti. Be it the Golden Temple in Amritsar or the Mughal Sarai fort of Ludhiana, the locations complimented the songs perfectly.

Gujarat Amidst dry dusty lands in Bhuj was shot one of the most iconic movies of Indian cinema – Lagaan. Apni jeet ho, unki haar haan! soon became an anthem as we watched AR Rahman win his first Oscar. It was indeed a proud moment for all. And although it’s been a decade since the movie was released, a sense of patriotism always comes alive every time one listens to the song.

Tamil Nadu Remember the first time you heard songs from Roja and were left speechless? Dil hai chhota sa, a melody so sweet, was filmed here at the Banatheeratham Falls.

  And this is not the only Rahman song shot in South India. Tere bina, one of the most memorable songs from the movie Guru, was filmed in Thirumala Nayak Palace in Tamil Nadu. The music stirred the souls and captured millions of hearts. And who can forget the fantastic beats of Chaiyya Chaiyya song from Dil Se? A great song by Rahman shot in Ooty with Shah Rukh Khan in it – now that is the stuff history is made of! Kerala They say you should save the best for the last. So here’s presenting one of the most melodious songs of AR Rahman – Tu hi re. A song from the movie Bombay, it was filmed at the Bekal Fort in Kerala. The mellifluous journey must come to an end here but these songs are definitely on repeat on my phone. What about you? Tell us the AR Rahman songs that rock your world!