AR Ameen says his father AR Rahman always scolds him: ‘His legacy has reached a place no one can imagine’

Speaking about love, Ameen paused before offering a heartfelt response. “Love is everything—love for your dad, your grandmother,” he said.

Reflecting on his own journey and inevitably being compared to his father’s legendary career, AR Ameen remained grounded. “My dad’s legacy has reached a place no one can imagine. I think I am starting my own small journey. I have a long way to go, with a lot of work and commitment ahead. I want to put my heart and soul into it. Right now, I’m just focused on that.”

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Earlier, AR Ameen had publicly stood by his father AR Rahman following the controversy around his communal bias remark in a BBC interview. He shared a series of throwback photos and videos on Instagram Stories, offering a glimpse into “who his father really is.”

One video showed Rahman waving to a packed cricket stadium as his global hit “Jai Ho” played in the background. Another clip featured the composer smiling alongside President Droupadi Murmu, including a moment when he received a National Award from her. The montage also included a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Rahman publicly. “Be it A.R. Rahman’s music or Rajamouli’s storytelling, it has become a voice of Indian culture and won the hearts of crores of people worldwide,” Modi said.

Previously, in an interview with CNN-News18, AR Rahman spoke warmly about his son’s approach to music and life. “He is very passionate about music, but at his age, there is no pressure to sit and create constantly. He knows it will come at the right time. He is just 20 now and sometimes jams with me, but I want him to enjoy life. I never had a childhood, so I want him to go out, play, meet friends. He is a good kid.”

Bheegi Bheegi, composed by AR Rahman, dropped on February 2.