Singer Madhushree Says AR Rahman Is a Master of Musical Surprise

Indian playback singer Madhushree, famous for her soul-touching voice shared her experience working with music maestro A. R. Rahman in a recent conversation with O2India. The duo has collaborated on famous songs like “Kabhi Neem Neem” and “Madhurani.”

“He always adds an element of surprise," she said. “Whether it’s Kabhi Neem Neem or any other track, he brings his unique spin, and the results are always magical,” said Madhurani. She also added that Rahman often records his parts after the initial recording is done, giving a fresh energy that can transform the entire feel of the composition.


Madhushree is well known for her Bollywood and South Indian songs. Her career took a start in the early 2000s. She has also received a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song 'Chand Sifarish' from the movie Fanaa. She has also collaborated with Rekha Bhardwaj, Arijit Singh, Neeti Mohan, and MM Keeravani.

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During the interview, she also praised prominent South Indian composers like Yuvan Shankar Raja and Harris Jayaraj. “South Indian music directors are incredibly talented. You’re never left guessing—they give you exact notations, indicate where to pause, and guide you through the phrasing. They make the process seamless,” she said.

She spoke about her previous collaboration with MM Keeravani for “Soja Zara” for the movie Baahubali 2. “When you go to sing for M.M. Keeravani, you don’t have to do anything except follow what he says. They all have a really good understanding of singers,” she added.

She also spoke on how Bollywood and the South industry have differences when it comes to work culture. Madhushree mentioned that in South India, time commitments are taken very seriously, with recording sessions starting exactly when scheduled.

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