Two Oscars can be a burden,’ says AR Rahman revealing that people gaslighting him into believing he’s not making good music compared to his earlier work like Roja

While AR Rahman recently admitted that Hindi film projects have slowed down for him over the past 8 years he also pointed out that the last 6 years have been among the most intense and productive phases of his career. In a recent Interview the composer revealed that between 2019 and 2025 he worked in nearly 20 to 30 films which was a deliberate decision to reassert himself and connect with a newer generation of listeners.

Reflecting on how audiences often view his work through nostalgia Rahman said during a chat with the Hollywood Reporter India for the past 6 years to be frank when people come to you the 90s generation have a certain nostalgia certain affinity towards your music. The same goes for those born in 2000s and so on for those from the next decade. They come and gaslight you. They say In the 90s you did Roja. That’s very good music sir that feels like now you are not doing good music right It actually harms your thinking if you are not in your best mood.