Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries, inaugurated the KM College of Music and Technology founded by music director A.R. Rahman on Friday.
Mr Ambani described AR Rahman as a legend who exceeded his expectations by hundred times. "Whenever I think of innovation, I think of you" he added.
Speaking at the launch, Rahman said the institute was a step to recognise music as a serious art form, and liberate it from the trappings of cinematic entertainment.
The new 27,000 sq.ft facility will also accommodate an orchestra school for underprivileged children, apart from housing Rahman�s music school KM Music Conservatory, set up in 2008.
The college is affiliated with the Middlesex University in London. With faculty from around the world, it offers a range of full time and part time courses on classical music. The college`s studio also offers high-tech facilities for film and band recordings and sound design.