It's a scary thought.

Imagine having to audition in front of India's edgiest composer. Gulp.

Hundreds of hopeful young NRIs in the US came together to audition for A R Rahman.

A R Rahman rocks New York

Rahman, here seated next to concert director Deepak Gattani, shortlisted 25 and finalised six singers from all over the US.

The lucky singers will perform during Rahman's Third Dimensional US & Canada [Images] Tour.

Photograph: Jay Mandal