A. R. Rahman
6 January 1967 – present
A. R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer and record producer known for film scores in Tamil and Hindi cinema and for international projects. Born A. S. Dileep Kumar in Madras, he began scoring films with Roja in 1992 and went on to win two Academy Awards and two Grammy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire. He has also composed for stage musicals and received the Padma Bhushan.
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Life events
He was born into a family involved in Tamil and Malayalam film music.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe began working as a session musician as a child to support the family.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe obtained a diploma through the college's programme in London.
He and his family joined the Sufi Islamic faith.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Mani Ratnam film's soundtrack won him a National Film Award.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Andrew Lloyd Webber production opened in London's West End.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe received the awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for 'Jai Ho'.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Government of India conferred its third-highest civilian honour.
Source: en.wikipedia.org