- On January 6, 1967, he was born A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, India. After adopting Islam, he changed his name to Allah Rakha Rahman.
2. Before working in the film industry, Rahman began his musical career as a keyboard player in the band “Roots” and as a composer for commercial jingles.
3. When Rahman wrote the music for the 1992 Tamil film “Roja,” which was later remade in Hindi and other languages and went on to become a tremendous commercial hit, he received his big break in the film industry.
4. The National Film Award, Filmfare Award, and Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Original Song and Best Original Score for the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” were only a few of the accolades that Rahman has received for his work.
5. He has also received the highest civilian honors in India, the Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan.
6. With his mix of Indian classical, Western classical, and current music, Rahman has amassed a devoted following around the globe.
7. Rahman’s charitable work extends beyond music; he established the “AR Rahman Foundation” to aid disadvantaged children in the fields of education, healthcare, and the environment.
