In an unexpected but pleasant surprise, Indian music composer AR Rahman had a delightful encounter in Dubai where he spotted a French-Indonesian fan delivering a soul-stirring performance of his timeless song ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’. Rahman who was cruising through Dubai not only stopped his car to enjoy the performance but also recorded her performance as she gave vocals to the patriotic song. Notably, the music maestro who was in the city for a trailer release event got stuck in traffic when the Dubai-born singer and songwriter Celinedee Matahari got the chance to meet her idol, now becoming a viral moment on social media.
The 15-year-old Celinedee also took to her Instagram handle and shared the video, showing her meeting with one of the greatest music composers in the world. While she shared her excitement which can be described as an achievement, she also expressed her gratitude and wrote, “It was such an honor finally meeting the legend AR Rahman. Thank you for letting me sing for you.”
A post shared by Célinedee Matahari (@celinedee_matahari)
Rahman also reciprocates by posting it on his own Instagram account.
Internet abuzz with French girl singing ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’
As the video went viral, the internet erupted with excitement as many shared their delightful reactions over the musical encounter between the passionate fan and the icon himself. While some praised Rahman’s humility and keen interest as he patiently saw the girl perform, a section of users also praised Celinedee for her melodious voice.
A user wrote, “Biggest flex ever: A.R. Rahman shot somebody’s video singing his song,” while another mentioned, “When she said “Vande Mataram” it was beautiful.”
“It’s such a beautiful honor for both of them when you are admired by both sides!!” a user commented, while another mentioned, “Wowwww…. And the legend himself is recording a video of yours… what more do you need… love from India…”
The video is viral all over the internet, gaining millions of views and likes from fans and supporters.
For the unversed, a patriotic masterpiece, ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ was curated in 1997 and continues to capture the emotions of all Indians to date. It has truly become an anthem of unity and patriotism, striking a chord with Indians globally. Combined with Rahman’s soulful vocals, the song is counted as his timeless tribute to mother India.
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