Archive · 26 Jul 2025
AR Rahman Recorded 'Vande Mataram' at 2 AM, Says Director
AR Rahman recorded the song 'Vande Mataram' at 2 AM after waking up.
Director Bharat Bala wanted the song's video to feel like a love song, not just a patriotic one.
They filmed with real people, using flags, and without makeup to create an epic feel.
The video took about a month to complete.
AR Rahman recorded 'Vande Mataram' at 2 AM in a specially made studio.
Filmmaker Bharat Bala directed the music video for the song.
Bala aimed for a romantic feel, viewing the song as a love letter to India.
The music video featured real people and flags, without choreography or makeup.
The video was filmed in 20-25 days and released shortly after.
- Who
- AR Rahman and Bharat Bala were key figures in the production.
- What
- AR Rahman recorded the song 'Vande Mataram'.
- When
- The recording took place at 2 AM in 1997.
- Where
- In a studio made specifically for the project.
- Why
- Bala aimed for a romantic feel, like a love song to the country.
- Song Title
- 'Vande Mataram'
- Year of Release
- 1997
- Artist
- AR Rahman
- Music Video Director
- Bharat Bala
- Recording Time
- 2 AM
Sources
AR Rahman sang ‘Vande Matram’ at 2 am, filmmaker recalls wanting to keep it ‘romantic’: ‘I was in tears…vohi recording aaj gaane mein hai’
Bharat Bala Recalls AR Rahman Recording Vande Mataram At 2 AM: ‘Woke Up, Lit A Candle’