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A.R. Rahman

Born: January 6, 1967

FAN SCORE

98

POPULARITY

10

A.R. Rahman is an internationally acclaimed Indian composer, singer, and music producer, renowned for his innovative fusion of classical, electronic, and world music, with multiple awards including Os... Read more

ROLES

Music Director

HEIGHT

5'7"/ 70kg

BIRTH PLACE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Quick Info

Born January 6, 1967

Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5'7"/ 70kg

Fan Score 98

Popularity 10

Roles Music Director

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Videos

AR RAHMAN Opens his Heart Out

AR Rahman's 1st Heart Melting Interview with Gobinath

Personal Details

Alternative Names AR Rahman

Children Ameen Rahman, Khatija Rahman, Rahima Rahman

Parents R. K. Shekhar, Kareema Begum

Did You Know

Trivia

A.R. Rahman converted to Islam in 1989, changing his name from A. S. Dileep Kumar to Allah Rakha Rahman.

He started learning piano at the age of four and worked as a keyboard player in his father's orchestra.

Before entering films, he composed jingles for advertisements and documentary scores.

His debut film Roja -1992 was listed by TIME Magazine among the "10 Best Soundtracks of All Time."

Rahman is known for completing most of his compositions late at night, as he prefers working in a calm atmosphere.

Quotes

"All my life I had a choice between hate and love. I chose love, and I'm here."

"Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame travel to your head."

"Music is all about transporting people; speaking a language which languages themselves cannot express."

Trademarks

Fusion of Indian classical music with electronic, orchestral, and world music elements.

Soulful and spiritual compositions with deep emotional resonance.

Frequent collaboration with renowned directors like Mani Ratnam, Shankar, and Danny Boyle.

Use of rich, layered soundscapes and innovative vocal arrangements.

Nicknames

Isai Puyal

Salaries

Per Film Composition: Rs: 2 - 5 crore on average for Indian films

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Srikanth Deva's father?

Legendary Tamil music director Deva.

02

When was Srikanth Deva born?

March 30, 1980.

03

What was Srikanth Deva's debut film?

Doubles -2000.

04

What are Srikanth Deva's popular works?

Kuthu, Devathayai Kanden, Kacheri Arambam, Madurai Veeran.

05

What type of music is Srikanth Deva known for?

Folk and dance-based "kuthu" music.

Tags

Composer Musician Singer Music Producer Award-Winning

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