Re: [arr] Exclusive NNYE backstage pics

[Matthew Islam]

Thanks gopal for the pictures. Its definately like AR, his family and his crew 
to enjoy the night and to never quibble about footage which many other stars 
cant avoid to save their own loves. The show from what I saw here in London 
looked like loads of fun and very positive. AR looked like he was having a lot 
of fun and for that matter, looked very very comfortable......the crowd seemed 
great too. So tell us about what you felt and what the experience was like?

Regards and thanks again,
Matt

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From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 1, 2007 4:47:32 PM
Subject: [arr] Exclusive NNYE backstage pics









  


    
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Some pics of the rehearsal, ARR with Sivamani and ARR with JoSh, the Canadian 
duo who backed

Nelly's act.



Originally eight songs were planned for ARR's act that was to commence at 11 10 
and finish at

12 05 in this order



Opening percussion act by Global Rhythms and Sivamani

i. Pray for me brother (ARR and Blaaze)

ii. Tere Bina (ARR, Chinmayee, Ghulam Murtuza, Ghulam Qadir)

iii. Barso Re (Madhushree, Chinmayee) [Later replaced by Ishq Bina]

iv. Khalbali (ARR, Naresh Iyer, Mohd. Aslam)

v. Chandralekha (Ani)

vi. Masti Ki Paathshaala (Naresh Iyer, Mohd. aslam, Blaaze)

vii. Dol Dol (Blaaze, Global Rhythms)

viii. Hamma Hamma (ARR, Blaaze)



The new year was to be rung in with Hamma Hamma and all the other artistes who 
performed

earlier in the evening joining in on stage. However, the show which otherwise 
ran like

clockwork was delayed when ARR's segment had to commence since Nokia ads were 
playing

endlessly. Thanks to the delay Chandralekha, Dol Dol and Masti were dropped and 
they went

straight to Hamma as it neared 12 AM.



ARR's act received the maximum applause and the crowd was chanting "Rahmaaan.. 
Rahmaaaan!" in

anticipation. The respect and deference that every other artiste accorded ARR 
was a sight to

behold. The difference between a "legend" and a "star" was there for all to 
see. And the

humility with which ARR, his family, his singers, musicians and technicians 
received all that

applause and adulation was also in sharp contrast to some other hyped "stars" 
at the show who

threw their weight around for no rhyme or reason.



    
  

    
    




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