Date of Birth: January 6, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Allah Rakha Rahman, popularly known as A. R. Rahman, is an acclaimed Indian composer, singer, and music producer. He was born as A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, India. Rahman is often referred to as the “Mozart of Madras” and is celebrated for his unique fusion of traditional Indian music with electronic sounds, world music genres, and classical orchestral arrangements. His work in film scoring has earned him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and numerous National Film Awards in India. Rahman began his career by composing scores for documentaries and advertisements. His breakthrough came with the Tamil film “Roja” in 1992, which was both a critical and commercial success. This launched him into the limelight, and he went on to compose music for several successful films in Tamil, Hindi, and other languages. One of his most notable works includes the soundtrack for the film “Slumdog Millionaire,” which earned him international recognition and numerous awards. In addition to his film work, Rahman has also ventured into the world of musical theatre, producing the acclaimed stage musical “Bombay Dreams” in collaboration with Andrew Lloyd Webber. He has also collaborated with a wide range of international artists and continues to influence and shape the global music scene.
5 Interesting Facts about A. R. Rahman
1. A. R. Rahman was originally named A. S. Dileep Kumar before converting to Islam after the death of his father.
2. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in 2010.
3. Rahman has sold over 150 million copies of his works comprising music from more than 100 film soundtracks and albums across different languages.
4. He founded the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai to nurture young music talent.
5. Rahman is one of the few Indian musicians to have a street named after him in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from A. R. Rahman
1. “Music is a gift from God and every note should be cherished.”
2. “Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life.”
3. “I have always believed that music is the strongest form of magic.”
4. “The more I compose, the more I find myself, and the more I find myself, the more I compose.”
5. “I think the whole world is connected now, and that’s a very beautiful thing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, A. R. Rahman’s net worth was estimated to be around $280 million.
Children
A. R. Rahman has three children with his wife Saira Banu: Khatija Rahman, Rahima Rahman, and Ameen Rahman.
Relevant Links
1. [A. R. Rahman’s Official Website](https://www.arrahman.com
2. [A. R. Rahman on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006246/
3. [A. R. Rahman on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._R._Rahman
4. [A. R. Rahman’s Discography on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ar-rahman-mn0000586222
5. [A. R. Rahman on Twitter](https://twitter.com/arrahman
