It might sound unusual for a popular television personality and singer such as Rimi Tomy to meet a legendary composer such as AR Rahman for the first time in 2026. This is especially the case if you consider the experience of Rimi and Rahman in the film industry. Rimi started her career as a playback singer with the song 'Chingamaasam' in 2002's Meesa Madhavan, whereas Rahman made his debut with 1992's Roja. Even so, it took years for the two to finally meet. The other day, Rimi shared on social media her experience meeting the legendary composer by chance while on a flight. "This is not a normal day for me…some days are written by destiny Unexpectedly met the legend AR Rahman on a flight from Mumbai to Calicut I don’t know whether a selfie can ever be more valuable than this moment in my lifetime. From childhood, I dreamed of seeing him one day — but never imagined it would happen like this," Rimi wrote.
The singer also revealed that it was Rahman's assistant Karthik who helped her meet the composer. It was Rimi's rendition of Rahman's song 'Kannalane' from Bombay in a television show that helped Rahman recognise her.
"When I saw him, right there near the window, I was shocked… happy… and literally in tears. ⸻ From take-off to landing — almost two hours — I was in another world. My heart was racing, hands trembling… I kept asking myself again and again: Is this real, or am I dreaming? One of the best moments of my life I could say only one word: “It’s my dream.” After that, no words came out. Still overwhelmed. Forever grateful," Rimi wrote.
Rimi Tomy also expressed her gratitude to Rahman's assistant for arranging the meeting.