Rahman appears at press meet, but Games anthem still a mystery

Meanwhile, Rahman said he had read a lot of negative stories by Indian media about the Games. "I am sure this is not true. We are definitely doing a lot of positive things here. I hope those are also noticed," he said.

Asked if the song would be anything like Shakira's Waka Waka, Rahman said, "No. I am not trying to replicate Waka Waka here. It is a complex song with complex rhythm structures. I wanted to go beyond what already exists. It is a little difficult to explain, but I am sure you will like it once you hear it." Rahman is also planning an an ode to Mahatma Gandhi and the country's rich cultural heritage at the opening ceremony.

Creative Core Committee members, including filmmakers Shyam Benegal and Bharat Bala and Kathak exponent Shovana Narayan, were also present.

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