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Ram Gopal Varma Says He 'Wanted To Hit AR Rahman' While Working On Rangeela's Hai Rama Song

Ram Gopal Varma may be best remembered for his gritty crime dramas, but long before Satya cemented his legacy, it was the 1995 musical Rangeela that first showcased his flair for mainstream ...

Jackie Shroff spun Urmila Matondkar so aggressively in ‘Hai Rama’ she got a bruise, recalls Ahmed Khan: ‘I was too young to…’

On the inaugural edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Rangeela choreographer Ahmed Khan recalled how the aggressive catfight sequence ...
Bollywood Hungama

“I wanted to hit him”: Ram Gopal Varma shares the making-of story behind ‘Hai Rama’ with AR Rahman

As Rangeela prepares for its re-release on November 28, director Ram Gopal Varma has shared an anecdote that offers a fresh look at the making of one of the film’s most celebrated songs, ‘Hai Rama’.
Indiatimes

Did you know THIS song by AR Rahman from Rangeela failed to impress Ram Gopal Varma?

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma initially disliked AR Rahman's composition "Hai Rama" for the movie "Rangeela," finding it unsuitable for the intended erotic scene. He wanted something similar to "Kate ...
Indiatimes

Ram Gopal Varma wanted hit AR Rahman as the composer stayed at a hotel in Goa and watched TV instead of making music for 'Rangeela': 'It’s worth it at the end of the day'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma confessed initial frustration with AR Rahman's process for 'Rangeela's iconic 'Hai Rama' song. Varma, expecting an erotic tune, was baffled by Rahman's classical-inspired ...