A. R. Rahman is truly India's Mozart. His music is celebrated worldwide.

We are all souls, and what I have learnt so far is that while God is male, the souls created by Him are female, so I always had women as my theme, as they are dedicated to Him.

I've experienced many hardships‚ but mentally‚ I've always been older‚ and that reflects in my actions‚ too.

I don't listen to Bollywood music much. But yes I listen to Indian music quite often and other non- film music.

A man with a silver spoon may get his share of supporters, but he can never be an inspiration for somebody! Patience and hard work are the key to every man's success.

I am not a Ph.D. in economics or a doctorate in literature that I can afford to take my singing lightly. Even if I sing a jingle, I take it as seriously as oxygen.

I have been getting offers from international artistes for collaboration all across the globe, but I prefer to work with Indian artistes.