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Apart from their iconic collaborations on songs like \u201cJiya Jale\u201d from Dil Se and \u201cLuka Chuppi\u201d from Rang De Basanti, music legends AR Rahman and the late Lata Mangeshkar also shared a deep personal bond. Rahman has often credited Mangeshkar with shaping his outlook on both music and life. In a recent interview, the composer revealed that he learned the importance of riyaz (practice) from the \u2018Nightingale of India\u2019.<\/p>\n

When asked if there are any pre-stage rituals or vocal exercises that he practices before his shows, Rahman told Mashable India that he learnt to do riyaz from Lata Mangeshkar. The composer said, \u201cI learnt from Lata ji how she goes to concerts once. I never used to practice before. I used to think that I am a composer, they will understand me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He added, \u201cWe did a concert in 2006 with Lata Ji\u2019s foundation in Hyderabad<\/a>. Before the concert, I hear someone practicing. Lata ji was inside, practicing with a harmony. I thought, \u2018Why does she have to practice? She is Lata Mangeshkar.\u2019 I said to myself, \u2018Oh, is that how people do things?’\u201d<\/p>\n

Post the incident, AR Rahman started \u2018riyazing\u2019 before his concerts. \u201cThat\u2019s when I started riyazing. I do it for around 30-40 minutes now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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On the work front, Rahman has an exciting lineup of projects in the pipeline, including Lahore 1947, Thug Life, Tere Ishk Mein, Peddi, and Ramayana: Part 1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n