Legendary Composer A.R. Rahman and Poet Nirmika Singh Collaborate on a Powerful Hindi Spoken Word Poem

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Legendary Composer A.R. Rahman
and Poet Nirmika Singh Collaborate
on a Powerful Hindi Spoken Word
Poem
 BY NIDHI-SHARMA
 FEB 10, 2022 10:53
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3. The Oscar and Grammy-winning musician recorded this composition with the popular
poet at the newly established Firdaus Studio
Mumbai, 9th February, 2022: Poet Nirmika Singh has collaborated with Oscar and
Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman on a one-of-a-kind global project. The
result is the powerful Hindi poem “Kuch Aise Badley Duniya (May the World Change
in Such a Way).” Set to Rahman’s mellifluous piano accompaniment, Singh’s poem is
a call to all to conserve and celebrate the world we inhabit. Singh chose “Kuch Aise
Badley Duniya” for this special collaboration because it carries an urgent and emotive
appeal to people to reimagine the world. Moving and transformational, the poem is
an important parable of change for our times. This collaboration also brings together
many different worlds — the poetic and the musical, the established and the emerging,
the veteran and the millennial.
Watch A.R. Rahman and Nirmika Singh’s performance
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a1-8wLAEfU&t=2s
Representing India, the poet addresses the planet in this performance. Her poem,
“Kuch Aise Badley Duniya,” explores the themes of freedom, peace, climate change,
love and evolution. As Rahman’s delicate piano notes resound, Singh’s gentle voice
nudges ears all over the world to become conscious; to strive for a healthy and
happy life that is free of injustice, prejudice and fear. Scenes of nature, harmony
and education interweave between the music and poetry of the performance, invoking
a universal fellowship of respect, art and tranquillity. This world after all is ours.
Says Nirmika Singh about collaborating with A.R. Rahman for the Firdaus
Sessions,
“This collaboration is very precious to me. Rahman sir’s music, artistry and creative
ethics are a huge influence on me, and I’m grateful for his mentorship. His guidance

4. helped me understand the delicacy and nuances of expression, delivery and
performance. I hope this poem urges listeners to observe the world around them with a
keener eye and empathetic intention. May the world change in such a way that we all
live a rewarding life.”
Previously, Nirmika and A.R. Rahman had collaborated on the anthem song for
the Marvel movie, The End Game. Rahman had said,
“Nirmika understands modern sensibilities and is also well-versed in the world of poetry
and songwriting without letting go of the old soul of Hindi and Urdu poetry – I think she
does all this with ease!”
Conceptualised by A.R. Rahman and the newly established Firdaus Studio in Dubai,
this collaboration is a part of Firdaus Sessions which feature a mesmerising blend of
poetry and musical improvisation. Singh leaves a memorable mark in the world with
“Kuch Aise Badley Duniya.” Up next, listeners can expect special collaborations and
releases from the poet known for her popular #AurSuno Hindi poetry series.
More about Nirmika Singh:
Nirmika Singh is a renowned music personality based in Mumbai. She is
a poet and lyricist who has to her name several collaborations with celebrated
composers such as A.R. Rahman and Clinton Cerejo, among others. Nirmika's
unparalleled art and content in Hindi poetry has made her a pioneering name in
the field. Nirmika's poetry community on social media spans over 500k active
fans who drive excellent engagement and conversations. Her flagship Hindi poetry
series #AurSuno has garnered tremendous success online, thanks to its
heartwarming and inspirational themes. It has particularly struck a chord with Gen Z
and millennial followers because of Nirmika's signature performance style which
fuses spoken word and solo theatre. A leading tastemaker and authority in India’s
music and entertainment space, Nirmika's artistry is recognised as unique and inspiring.
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