Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman Known for their priority to work during the night. He has often shared that the calmness of the night helps them to focus more effectively than the busy day hours. In an interview recently, Rahman expressed that the traditional routine of sleeping at night and waking up in the morning makes him feel dull, and he chooses to live by an inverted schedule instead.
Avoid heavy traffic in Mumbai by traveling at night
Talking about how Mumbai’s heavy traffic deal with, he explained to Mashebal India that he avoids traveling during the day. He considers himself a night owl because the roads are cleaned at night, allowing him to go anywhere without any trouble. He mentioned that he sometimes visits the dargah early in the morning and then goes back to sleep before the construction of traffic. He has followed this routine since the time of ‘Taal’.
Priority to a reversal sleeping schedule
Rahman expressed that he finds a distinctive routine of gold at night and wakes up in the morning. Although he mentioned that he is sleeping recently at night, he considers the program to be boring for his lifestyle. He usually wakes up at 2:30 pm and sleeps around 7 am, which suits him better than traditional routine.
Learning the importance of Riaz Lata Mangeshkar
During the same interview, Rahman shared how he learned the importance of Riyaz (practice) from the late Lata Mangeshkar. He recalled to attend a concert in 2006 organized by Lata ji’s Foundation in Hyderabad, where he heard someone practicing before the show. For her surprise, this Lata ji herself rehearsed with a harmonium. Initially, he wondered why someone in his height needs to practice, but this experience made him feel the value of constant preparation. Inspired by his dedication, Rahman began to include Riyaz in his routine, now practicing regularly for about 30 to 40 minutes.
