A.R. Rahman
Profession: Actor/ Director/ Music Director/ Playback Singer/ Producer/ Record Producer/ Songwriter/ VocalistDate of Birth: 1967-01-06
A. R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer and music director whose work spans film scores, world music and international collaborations.
A.R. Rahman: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details
Name | A.R. Rahman |
Date Of Birth | 1967-01-06 |
Age | 59 Years |
Birth Place | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Profession | Singer, Music Director, Lyricist |
Current Residence | Chennai, India |
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | Indian |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
A.R. Rahman: Family
Father | R. K. Shekhar |
Spouse | Saira Banu |
Children | Khatija Rahman; Raheema Rahman |
Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.
A.R. Rahman: Overview
A.R. Rahman (born A. S. Dileep Kumar on 6 January 1967) is an Indian composer, singer and music director noted for his work in cinema and global music projects. He began his career in the Chennai film industry and achieved prominence in the early 1990s with a distinctive style that combined Indian classical elements with contemporary electronic and orchestral arrangements.
Rahman’s breakthrough came with critically acclaimed film scores and he achieved international recognition for his work on the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he received two Academy Awards as well as other international honors. Over his career he has received numerous National Film Awards and major Indian film industry awards for composition and songwriting.
Beyond film scoring, Rahman has collaborated with international artists, produced independent music projects, and founded the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai to support music education. He is widely regarded for his innovative approach to production and for bringing Indian musical traditions into contemporary global contexts.
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