I am for everyone, my music is for everyone, because films (and film music) cater to everyone.

The Journey Home Concert Interview for Darshan TV, June 2010

In my opinion, everybody has the same soul from God and we are united by that. Outside, our bodies are different, our faces are different, but inside we are all the same, we share the same feelings of sadness, love, pain… My music comes out of these feelings. Whether it is Japanese music, African, Qawalli, or any other form of music, if it touches your heart it becomes important for me.

The Journey Home Concert Interview for Darshan TV, June 2010

I respect people’s tastes. I don’t say that I’ll only do high society music, because that would be condescending of people who want something simple. You can make music that appeals even to a child or an infant.

The Journey Home Concert Interview for Darshan TV, June 2010

Attempts to create a synthesis of the music of West and the East were made in the past but did not last because that form wasn’t institutionalised. I want to do that (through KM Music Conservatory).

A.R. Rahman (Jan 7, 2010 News Center)

Music is language itself. It should not have any barriers of caste, creed, language or anything. Music is one, only cultures are different. Music is the language of languages. It is the ultimate mother of languages.

Citation pending.

When I did my first film, Roja, my main intention was that the music should go beyond the walls of India and should be heard all over. Indian culture should be accessible to everyone, even for young people.

India Abroad News, July 2000