Ram Gopal Varma wanted hit AR Rahman as the composer stayed at a hotel in Goa and watched TV instead of making music for ‘Rangeela’: ‘It’s worth it at the end of the day’

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma confessed initial frustration with AR Rahman’s process for ‘Rangeela’s iconic ‘Hai Rama’ song. Varma, expecting an erotic tune, was baffled by Rahman’s classical-inspired melody, even considering him mad. However, patience paid off as the song eventually captivated Varma, proving the composer’s genius and the enduring magic of their collaboration.