The
Hon’ble
Chief
Minister
of
Nagaland,
Dr.
Neiphiu
Rio,
and
Oscar
and
Grammy
Award-winning
composer
Dr.
A.
R.
Rahman
today
announced
the
establishment
of
the
Naga
International
Studio
by
A.
R.
Rahman,
a
world-class
music
production
and
creative
facility
to
be
located
in
Kohima.
Conceptualised
by
Dr.
A.R.
Rahman,
the
studio
will
feature
state-of-the-art
recording
facilities,
a
performance
auditorium,
and
supporting
creative
infrastructure.
Welcoming
Dr.
Rahman
to
his
native
village,
Touphema
in
Kohima
district,
Chief
Minister
Dr.
Rio
thanked
him
for
bringing
a
landmark
creative
project
to
Nagaland,
noting
that
the
initiative
reflects
the
musician’s
deep
affection
for
the
Naga
people
and
his
commitment
to
nurturing
talent
in
India’s
far-flung
regions.
The
Chief
Minister
assured
full
support
from
the
State
Government.
He
added
saying
“This
is
a
meaningful
step
that
reflects
our
shared
commitment
to
nurturing
creativity,
innovation,
and
supporting
creative
talent.
I
wish
this
initiative
growth,
excellence,
and
impact.”
Dr.
Rahman
expressed
gratitude
to
the
Government
and
people
of
Nagaland
for
their
warmth
and
support.
“Nagaland
has
a
rare
musical
soul
which
is
honest,
original,
and
deeply
rooted
in
its
culture.
The
Naga
International
Studio
is
envisioned
as
a
space
where
this
heritage
can
meet
world
class
creativity,
allowing
young
artists
from
the
region
to
collaborate,
experiment,
and
create
music
that
resonates
not
just
nationally,
but
globally.
I
am
grateful
to
Chief
Minister
Dr.
Neiphiu
Rio,
the
Government
of
Nagaland
and
TAFMA
for
their
vision
and
support
in
making
this
dream
possible.”
He
said.
Earlier
yesterday,
Rahman
also
launched
the
trailer
of
the
documentary
‘Headhunting
to
Beatboxing’,
directed
by
Rohit
Gupta
and
produced
by
him,
which
documents
Nagaland’s
musical
renaissance
and
evolving
creative
identity.
The
Naga
International
Studio
is
designed
by
Bluecube
Architects
and
Riyasdeen
Riyan,
and
has
been
facilitated
by
the
Task
Force
for
Music
&
Arts
(TAFMA)
and
the
Investment
&
Development
Authority
of
Nagaland
(IDAN).
The
studio
is
expected
to
position
Nagaland
as
an
important
creative
hub
in
the
Northeast
and
beyond.