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
15/05/2025
A. R. Rahman was honored with the prestigious 'Rajyotsava Award' by the Karnataka Government on May 1, 2025, recognizing his immense contribution to Indian music and culture. The ceremony, held in Bangalore, featured a special tribute performance by his daughter Khatija Rahman and highlighted Rahman's 35-year career spanning over 175 films.
20/03/2025
Rahman announced the launch of a new global music initiative called 'Isai Global' in March 2025, aimed at promoting Carnatic music fusion with Western classical styles among young musicians worldwide. The initiative includes a series of online workshops and a scholarship program for underprivileged students, with the first cohort set to begin in Chennai in June 2025.
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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 |
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. |