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A R Rahman

A.R Rahman
 
A R Rahman Personal Biography
Personal Profile Date of Birth January 6, 1966
Birth Place Chennai, India
Nick Name Mozart of Madras
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Religion Islam
Marital Status Married
Languages Tamil, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu
Genres Film score, Theatre, World Music
   Family Background Father's Name R.K. Shekhar
Mother's Name Kasturi, Now Kareema Begum
Spouse Saira Banu
  Occupations Composer, record producer, music director, singer, instrumentalist,
  Years Active 1985-Present

Personal Details:

Debut Film: Roja

Famous Movies: Thiruda Thiruda, Kadalan, Rangeela, Dil se, Lagaan, Slumdog Millionaire and Gajini

Latest Movies: Delhi-6, Slumdog Millionaire, Gajini

Upcoming Movies: Blue, Sultan The Warrior

Other Facts: The soft-spoken Rahman is involved extensively with charitable causes.

  • In 2004, he undertook a project under the World Health Organisation (WHO) by becoming their global ambassador for the Stop TB campaign.
  • Actively helped in elevating the condition of the Tsunami victims by doing a charity-driven concert in 2004.
  • Rahman is also behind the launch of the A R Rahman Foundation through which he intends to tackle social issues like poverty and education.
    • Awards

    A R Rahman won two Oscars in 2009, one for Best Original Song and the other for Best Original Score in the movie Slumdog Millionaire.

    Favourite Food: Palak Paneer and anything cooked by wife.
    Favourite Music Director: Illayraja
    Favourite Flim Director: Mani Ratnam









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