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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 ...
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 ...
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’.

Ram Gopal Varma reveals how Urmila Matondkar’s song in ‘Rangeela’ led to her casting in ‘Bhoot’: 'That close up is what'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma unveiled a fascinating insight into the casting choices for 'Bhoot,' noting that Urmila Matondkar’s ...
Hindustan Times

Ram Gopal Varma shares AR Rahman delayed working on Rangeela music for TV: ‘Wanted to hit him’

Ram Gopal Varma recently looked back at working with AR Rahman on the music of Rangeela, especially Hai Rama. In an interview with Pinkvilla, the filmmaker admitted that it wasn’t smooth sailing. “We ...

A single shot in ‘Rangeela’ inspired Urmila Matondkar’s casting in ‘Bhoot’:RGV

Ram Gopal Varma revealed he cast Urmila Matondkar in Bhoot after being impressed by her intense expression in the song “Hai ...