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Academy Award Winner , maestro A.R Rahman continues to soar and has been given yet another honor recognizing his musical genius.

Miami University presented maestro A.R Rahman with an honorary doctorate for his towering achievements. The composer accepted the doctorate and made a touching acceptance speech.

"I couldn't believe receiving personal invites from the President of the United States and his wife inviting me to their country and the White House," said A.R Rahman thanking the University for recognizing his efforts.

The maestro touched every soul with his acceptance speech talking about his mother, father, Director Mani Ratnam and his Sufi teachers who were all responsible for the things he had done with his life.

Celebs Factory converys a hearty congratulations to our musical genius A.R Rahman wishing him limitless success in his career.

There have been rumors of a big Aravind Swamy comeback for months now as it was originally reported that he will be playing the villain in Vishal's Samaran.

The actor/entrepreneur denied these rumors and said that he was done with films. But it seems that films are not done with him.

Mani Rathnam who introduced Aravind Swamy with Thalapathy and then worked with him on memorable films like Roja and Bombay has asked him to do a role in his next film featuring Karthik's son Gautham and Samantha.

The actor and muse in Arvind Swamy could not refuse his mentor and has agreed to wear the grease paint again for Maniratnam's tentatively titled film Pookadai.

Pookadai, that is to launch Actor Karthik's son Gautam in the lead opposite Samantha would also have Arjun and Lakshmi Manchu in pivot roles with Arvind Swamy joining the cast to play the female leads father.

It is certainly going to be a treat to see Arvind Swamy on the big screen again.

Mani Ratnam's next film has been entitled Kadal and will feature, Karthik's son Gautham and Radha's younger daughter, Thulasi. It will be remembered by Tamil cinema fans that Karthik and Radha made their debut with Bharathiraja's beloved film, Alaigal Oyvadillai and now their children will be making their entry into films together.

Mani also considered Akshara Haasan and R. Parthiepan's daughter, Keerthana who worked with Mani in Kannathil Muthamital. But finally it has been confirmed that Thulasi will be Mani's heroine. Arjun has also been roped in for this film.

A source close to Mani Ratnam has revealed that the director who was in search of a heroine for his next Tamil film called upon actress Samantha for a screen test.

Samantha, who wad shooting for Gautham Menon’s next film 'Nee Thaane En Pon Vasantham' was reported to have received a phone call from Maniratnam's Madras Talkies for a screen test for his next film.

A thrilled Samantha rushed to the office for a screen test but unfortunately She was told that she did not fit in.

Mani Ratnam is launching actor Karthik’s son Gautham in his next film that is touted to be a passionate love story.

Radha is apparently the brains behind daughter Karthika's smart career moves.

All thanks to Karthika's mother actress Radha that the daughter had dream launches both in Telugu and Tamil with super hits, Josh and Ko respectively.

The latest buzz was that Radha wanted to launch her second daughter Thulasi as well.

It was reported that Thulasi would be making her debut with Karthik's son, Gautam in a Mani Rathnam film.

It will be remembered that Radha herself made her debut with Karthik in Bharathiraja's famous film, Alaigal Oyvathilai. However, Radha has said that the reports were false and that her second daughter is too young to enter films. So for now she will focus on Karthika's career in addition to her hotel business.

Mani Rathnam meanwhile is still searching for a suitable heroine for Gautam.

The audio and trailer launch of Aravaan took place at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium in Chennai. The audio was released by Oscar winner A R Rahman and director Mani Ratnam.

Speaking at the event, A R Rahman said that the songs showcased in the function had created an urge in him to concentrate in Tamil films. The film’s debut music director, singer Karthik had a special word of praise for A R Rahman for making it to the function.

Mani Ratnam said that one of the wonderful film industries in India is Kollywood as it is replete with talents in all departments of filmmaking.

Aravaan’s director Vasanthabalan thanked all those who attended the function and narrated the efforts put in for making this period flick.

Earlier, Amma Creations T Siva welcomed the gathering and praised Aadhi, Pasupathy, Bharath, Dhansika and Archana Kavi for their performances.