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

For us Indians, I don't think English can ever exude that magic of emotions which our mother tongue can.

My inspiration comes from the common man and nature.

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.

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 have struggled to make a place in this industry

The worst affected from corruption is the common man.