{
  "id": 4868970,
  "title": "AR Rahman announces memoir Rahman: A Renaissance: 'A new chapter begins'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ar-rahman-announces-memoir-rahman-a-renaissance-a-new-chapter-begins",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:52:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ar-rahman-announces-memoir-rahman-a-renaissance-a-new-chapter-begins-1.500659655"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Renowned composer AR Rahman has unveiled plans for his upcoming memoir, titled \"Rahman: A Renaissance,\" which will be co-authored by writer Rupa Chakravarty. The announcement was made via social media on Monday, accompanied by an image of Rahman and Chakravarty alongside a piano. Rahman describes the book as a deeper exploration of his creative process, motivations, and personal growth, rather than a straightforward career summary. He emphasizes that his musical creations spring from an ever-evolving mind, shaped by the challenges, hopes, and psychological struggles he encounters, which are all intertwined with his faith. Rahman hopes to share the origins and inspirations behind his work, instead of merely listing his accomplishments. Although he has previously authored a biography, \"Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of AR Rahman,\" co-written by Chennai-based author Krishna Trilok, this new project marks his first venture as the primary author. Chakravarty's involvement as co-author adds her unique storytelling perspective to the collaboration, as opposed to serving as a ghostwriter.",
  "summary": "Dubai: AR Rahman has announced a memoir. Rahman: A Renaissance will be co-authored with writer Rupa Chakravarty, and the composer confirmed it on social media on Monday alongside a photograph of the pair at a piano. \"A new chapter begins,\" Rahman wrote, describing the book as a closer look at the music, ideas, challenges, influences and creative journey that have shaped his world. What he says it…",
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    "AR Rahman announces memoir titled 'Rahman: A Renaissance'",
    "Co-authored by writer Rupa Chakravarty, first as primary author",
    "Memoir explores creative process, motivations, personal growth"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}