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AR Rahman: Important to channel talent in right direction
Updated On: 30 October, 2021 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Uma Ramasubramanian
As he becomes BAFTA Breakthrough India ambassador for second year in a row, Rahman says initiative will expand horizons for young artistes
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Talent, however rare and raw it may be, is only the first step to finding success. AR Rahman knows that mentoring and a wide platform are necessary for true talent to shine brighter. Which is why the music composer is only too happy to continue in the role of the Breakthrough India ambassador for the second year in a row as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) invites a new round of applications in India. Supported by Netflix, the initiative will enable the Academy to identify and nurture five emerging artistes in the world of films, games and television.
Rahman, who has successfully straddled Hindi and South cinema, emphasises the importance of being guided in the early years. “I was lucky to be mentored by Mani Ratnam and Subhash Ghai. Having talent is one thing; channelling it in the right direction and exhibiting the right version of yourself is important. For that, you need guidance from filmmakers and other experienced people. One piece of advice can often change your life, and that comes from experience and networking.”
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