Overview

• Sehgal recalled being tapped during a Chennai concert to record the Hindi version of Roja’s ‘Rukmani Rukmani’ with composer AR Rahman and singer Shweta Shetty.
• He said he was shocked by the translated lyrics, calling them “cheap” and questioning their author.
• Sehgal revealed Rahman and director Mani Ratnam initially opposed his casting but the audio company’s condition secured his role.
• He later learned his vocals were key to the track’s hit status despite the makers' preference for classical singers.
• Sehgal said the 1992 session remained his first and only collaboration with Rahman due to creative and language differences.