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A. R. Rahman

Imagine a music wizard who makes songs that make you want to dance and feel amazing!

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Fireworks at the A. R. Rahman concert in Pune

Fireworks at the A. R. Rahman concert in Pune

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The A. R. Rahman concert in Pune
Shiraz Uppal with A R Rahman
A. R. Rahman at Sufi Concert in Dubai
A. R. Rahman & A. R. Ameen
A. R. Rahman & A. R. Ameen (cropped)
A. R. Rahman launching a book
Chiyaan Vikram & A R Rahman unveil the first look of ‘I’ to media
A R Rahman,Saira Banu From The Audio release of 'Enthiran - The Robot'
Ashwath with A R Rahman
Crowd at the A. R. Rahman concert in Pune
A R Rahman NH7 BLR 2015 1

Key Facts

Born
January 6, 1967.
Birthplace
Chennai, India.
Known For
Composing music for Indian and international films.
Major Awards
Two Academy Awards (Oscars) and two Grammy Awards.
Nickname
Isai Puyal (Musical Storm).

Meet the Music Maestro!

Have you ever heard a song that makes your heart sing or your feet tap? That's the magic of A. R. Rahman! He's a super famous music composer from India who creates incredible tunes for movies. He started making music when he was just a kid, and now his songs are loved all around the world. He's like a superhero of sound, using his amazing talent to bring stories to life through music.

From Dileep to Rahman: A Musical Journey!

Before he was A. R. Rahman, he was known as Dileep Kumar. He was born in a city in India called Chennai. When he grew up, he decided to change his name and follow his dream of making music. He started his own music studio, which is like his special workshop for creating songs. His very first big movie song was for a film called 'Roja,' and it was a huge hit!

Winning Shiny Awards!

A. R. Rahman is so good at making music that he's won tons of awards! He's won two Oscars, which are like the biggest movie awards in the world, for his work on the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire.' He's also won Grammy Awards, which are for music. Imagine winning a shiny gold trophy for something you love doing! He's also been called a 'Musical Storm' because his music is so powerful.

More Than Just Music!

Besides making awesome music, A. R. Rahman is also a very kind person. He helps people by raising money for good causes and charities. He believes in sharing his good fortune. He's even been recognized by Stanford University for his amazing contributions to music all over the world. He's proof that you can be talented and also be a great helper!

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