The finest quotes of music maestro A R Rahman from the Closing Ceremony of NFDC’s Film Bazaar 2015 where he was part of the Knowledge Series.

Gandhi was my biggest idol in school. The 'Bombay' theme was in a way inspired from him.

There is a constant struggle with new technology. I need muscle memory to hit the right keys.

I make music instinctively and not intellectually.

When I did Slum Dog Millionaire, my agent told me not to because it was an experimental movie.

Don't ask me about the brief given for Slumdog. It was crazy. I don't take drugs but the whole process was as if I was on it.

I am a fan of older longer Hollywood movies. Now everything is packed in 2 hours.

I am a big fan of Michael Jackson I decided to meet him only if I won the Oscar, I wouldn't have otherwise.

Filmmakers need to travel to get a global sensibility. Otherwise there can be jingoism.

I am like Robin Hood, I take money from rich and teach music to the underprivileged kids.

I don't want my music to be bigger than the movie.

READ: THROUGH THIS STORY I WANTED THE WORLD TO KNOW A R RAHMAN