Quick Info
| Profession | Music Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about A. R. Rahman
22/03/2026
Yamaha Music India appointed A. R. Rahman as its brand ambassador. The collaboration focuses on promoting music education, workshops, school outreach, and broader access to quality instruments through Yamaha's 'Made in India' initiative.
15/05/2025
A. R. Rahman launched the Bharat Maestro Awards with KM Music Conservatory to recognize Indian classical music and its practitioners. The initiative includes awards for emerging musicians, educators, and regional preservation efforts, and it is tied to the conservatory's anniversary celebrations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | A. R. Rahman |
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| Birth Name | A.S Dileep Kumar |
| Religion | Islam |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Degree in western classical music from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Saira Banu |
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| Children | Khatija, Rahima, Ameen |
Family
| Father | R. K. Shekhar |
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| Mother | Kareema Begum |
| Siblings | 3 sisters |
| Spouse | Saira Banu |
| Children | Khatija, Rahima, Ameen |
Career
| First Break | Jingles for Akkwyn companies |
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| Studio | Panchathan Record Inn |
| Notable Works |
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| Awards |
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| Own Music Label | KM Music Conservatory |
| Hollywood Debut | Couples Retreat |
| Career Span | Over 30 years |
| Films Composed | More than 175 films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, English, Persian and Mandarin |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/arrahman/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/arrrahman/ | |
| https://twitter.com/ARRahman | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@arrahman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His fans in South India refer to him as the Mozart of Madras and Isai Puyal. | |
| 2. He received a Golden Globe Award and 2 Academy Awards for the movie Slumdog Millionaire. | |
| 3. He introduced 7.1 technology in Indian movies to enhance the audio quality. | |
| 4. Time magazine described him as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer. | |
| 5. His debut film score Roja was named one of the Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time by TIME magazine in 2005. | |
| 6. His albums have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. | |
| 7. He is one of the highest paid composers in the motion picture industry. |