Watch Rahman Perform Chhaava LIVE!

‘Look
at
the
amazing
combination
of
you
coming
from
Punjab,
me
coming
from
Chennai,
and
we
are
making
a
Marathi
film.’

Amid
the
sky-high
excitement
for

Chhaava,
the
makers
pulled
out
a
trump
card
right
just
two
days
before
the
film’s
release.

The
occasion
was
the
grand
music
launch
of

Chhaava,
held
at
Mumbai’s
swanky
venue,
the
Nita
Mukesh
Ambani
Cultural
Centre.

Attended
by
the
film’s
lead
cast
of
Vicky
Kaushal
and
Rashmika
Mandanna,
alongside
Director
Laxman
Utekar
and
Producer
Dinesh
Vijan,
the
highlight
of
the
evening
was
undoubtedly
A
R
Rahman,
who
serves
as
a
composer
on

Chhaava.

The
music
launch
was
elevated
to
a
breath-taking
concert
event
with
orchestra,
choir,
soloists,
as
well
as
illumination,
visuals,
laser
projection,
and
a
live
performance
by
Rahman
himself.

The
stage
was
set
with
musical
instruments,
cables
and
techs
and
a
large
digital
screen
featuring
Vicky
Kaushal’s
royal
avatar
as
Chhatrapati
Sambhaji
Maharaj.

I
walked
into
the
event
not
as
a
devoted
fan
but
as
a
curious
admirer.
But
the
excitement
at
the
venue
was
so
infectious
that
I
couldn’t
help
but
get
swept
up
in
it.

After
all,
this
was
a
delectable
opportunity
to
witness
the
magic
from
a
“living
legend”,
as

Chhaava‘s
leading
lady
Rashmika
calls
him,
whose
music
has
transcended
languages
and
borders,
turning
it
into
a
cultural
phenomena.

“As
an
actor,
it
was
always
a
dream
to
get
the
opportunity
where
my
film
shows
a
slate
that
says:
Music
by
AR
Rahman.
That
dream
came
true,”
Vicky
Kaushal,
who
completes
10
years
in
the
movie
business
since
his
breakout
film

Masaan
in
2015,
says
with
a
smile.

The
event
kicked
off
with
Rahman
making
a
thunderous
entry
singing

Aaya
Re
Toofan,
a
spirited
celebration
song
with
elements
of
Marathi
folk
music.
He
was
joined
by
Marathi
singer
Vaishali
Samant.

Rahman’s
energetic
vibes
bled
into
a
performance
of
the
dancing
crew,
clad
in
Maharashtrian
attire
and
carrying
the
saffron
flags
and
trumpets.
The
illumination
was
in
sync
with
the
music,
contributing
to
a
euphoria
mood
for
the
audience.

WATCH:
A
R
Rahman
performs

Aaya
Re
Toofan

After
this
performance,
Vicky
engaged
in
fun
banter
with
Rahman.
The
actor
also
recalled
his
first
meeting
with
the
maestro.

“I
rarely
have
a
fanboy
moment
but
when
I
met
him,
I
asked
for
a
picture,:
Vicky
recalled.

Rahman
quipped,
“We
took
50
pictures!”

Vicky
was
quick
to
explain,
“Yes,
because
neither
of
us
were
happy
with
our
double
chins!”

“Look
at
the
amazing
combination
of
you
coming
from
Punjab,
me
coming
from
Chennai,
and
we
are
making
a
Marathi
film,”
Rahman
said.

WATCH:
Vicky
and
A
R
Rahman
perform
live
on
stage

Showing
his
reverence
for
Rahman,
Vicky
touched
the
master’s
feet
and
said,
“I
always
say
that
Rahman
sir’s
music
has

mitti
ki
khushboo.
The
scale
of
his
music
is
always
global
but
yet,
he
achieves
that

mitti
ki
khusboo.
I
don’t
know
how
he
does
that.
We
are
so
indebted
to
you
for
the
magic
you
create.”

Rahman
then
gave
a
glimpse
into

Chhaava‘s
heartfelt
ballad

Jaane
Tu
that
highlights
the
emotional
bond
between
Vicky
and
Rashmika’s
characters.

WATCH:
A
R
Rahman
sings

Jaane
Tu

Director
Laxman
Utekar,
who
previously
worked
with
Rahman
on
his
National
Award-winning
film

Mimi,
said
that
Rahman
prefers
to
connect
to
the
script
on
an
emotional
level
before
saying
yes
to
any
project.

Dinesh
Vijan
added
that
it
took
a
little
while
to
convince
Rahman
to
compose
the
music
for

Chhaava.

“We
wanted
only
AR
Rahman
sir
for
this
film
but
it
took
a
while
to
convince
him.
Since
Chhatrapati
Sambhaji
Maharaj’s
story
was
tragic,
he
was
a
little
concerned.
But
in
the
film,
the
music
has
made
tragedy
a
celebration.

“Utekar
and
I
were
in
Delhi
at
the
special
screening
of

Chhaava
and
while
watching
the
film,
I
told
him
that’s
the
biggest
victory
of
Rahman
sir’s
score,”
Vijan
added.

WATCH:
A
R
Rahman
sings

Zinda
Rahe

As
we
hit
the
final
notes
of
the
event,
the
subdued
tunes
of
a
soulful
track

Zinda
Rahe
were
introduced.
By
this
time,
Rahman’s
piercing
voice
beautifully
tethered
between
everyone
present
in
the
auditorium,
as
it
often
is
at
concerts.

It
was
truly
magical.

More
of
this,
please!