AR Rahman meets Sam Altman as they announce collaboration in upcoming AI music project Secret Mountain

AR Rahman recently met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at his office, sparking curiosity and excitement online.

Renowned music composer AR Rahman recently met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss their collaboration on the upcoming AI-driven project Secret Mountain.

Through a social media post, the 58-year-old music maestro confirmed the collaboration and provided an inside look at the cutting-edge project that combines artificial intelligence, storytelling, and music.

Taking to X, AR Rahman shared a photo with Sam along with the caption, “It was a pleasure meet @sama at his office …we discussed “Secret Mountain”, our virtual global band, and to empower and uplift Indian minds to use AI tools to address generational challenges and lead the way forward.”

It was a pleasure meet @sama at his office …we discussed “Secret Mountain”, our virtual global band, and to empower and uplift Indian minds to use AI tools to address generational challenges and lead the way forward. EPI @chatgptindia @OpenAI#arrimmersiveentertainment… pic.twitter.com/ny16ogrqFk

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) July 24, 2025

AR Rahman recently met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at his office, sparking curiosity and excitement online.

The meeting has rekindled interest in AR Rahman's Secret Mountain project, which was first made public on February 14, 2024, when a five-minute YouTube video called "Introducing the Secret Mountain" was released.

The film provided a brief but captivating glimpse into an original narrative endeavour situated in a magical metaverse setting.

Following news of the meeting, several netizens flocked to the comments section to share their reactions. One user amusingly remarked, "Was not anticipating this crossover episode," reflecting the widespread surprise and fascination surrounding the unexpected interaction between the music maestro and the tech visionary.

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While another user commented on the infusion of AI with music and wrote, "Actually I used to think what would be the impact of AI on the movie music industry especially Indian movies music Industry and now this meeting happened between 2 stalwarts." A netizen commented, "You're The Torch Bearer Of Modern Music. Keep Growing!"

The narrative centers on Luna, a young woman who is whisked away to the mystical realm of Secret Mountain. There, she encounters an array of musical beings drawn from diverse cultures, each distinguished by its own distinctive style.