Rahman says why he is after new voices

Oscar-winning Indian composer AR Rahman, who has launched several new voices in the Hindi film industry, feels some of the current crop of young singers have the unique ability to reach out to people of all age groups.Rahman is now introducing singer Leon D’Souza through the film Ek Deewana Tha, starring Prateik and Amy Jackson. “I believe that young voices today are very universal and appeal to all age groups,” said Rahman.“Launching Leon D’Souza was not an instant decision. I heard a couple of other young people, but I found Leon’s voice very unique and fresh with a universal appeal to it.“So I thought why not give him a chance. Also I felt his voice matches perfectly with Prateik’s voice,” added the 45-year-old maestro, who launched the music of the movie, here on Wednesday.Directed by Gautham Menon, Ek Deewana Tha is a remake of Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, which was also directed by Menon himself.Rahman, who has churned out some classic romantic numbers like “Ae Ajnabi” from Dil se, “Ishq Bina” from Taal and “Tere bina” from Guru, says with his latest movie, he is trying to bring the flavour of romance once again.“This movie is nothing but romance and humour, with a very soothing kind of narration. People will love it. Music is the expression of love and with this movie, I am trying to bring that romance back,” he said.“The subject of Ek Deewana Tha is very special as it brings together love between two communities. Keeping this in mind, we wanted to play little more with music in the Hindi remake. So I composed this song ‘Mohabbat’”, he added.