What is your idea of happiness?
Working. One good day’s work makes me happy.
What is your most marked characteristic?
I’m very straightforward, almost in-your-face straightforward.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Films I’ve composed for … which have made it to national awards and international festivals like Cannes.
What is your greatest fear?
Nothing as such.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Michael Jackson, who has also been my inspiration.
Which living person(s) do you most admire?
A.R. Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Farmers.
What is the trait you deplore most in yourself?
Being in-your-face straightforward. It’s both good and bad.
Which word or phrase do you most overuse?
Vera level . And Semmaya
What is your current state of mind?
I’m keeping an open mind about everything.
Where would you like to live?
India. In my hometown, Chennai.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Honesty.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
A caring attitude.
What is your motto?
To help others and be able to do so without thinking about it.