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Celebrating the 57th birthday of musical maestro AR Rahman! From the soulful melodies of "Roja" to global acclaim with "Slumdog Millionaire," his genius knows no bounds
AR Rahman was born as A. S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1967, in Chennai, India. After converting to Islam, he changed his name to Allah Rakha Rahman
Rahman's interest in music started early, and he began his career as a session musician and later formed the band "Roots" with his friends
Rahman gained widespread recognition with his soundtrack for 1992 film 'Roja,' directed by Mani Ratnam. The soundtrack's success marked the beginning of Rahman's prolific career
AR Rahman achieved international fame with Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle. The soundtrack won him two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song
He often blends Indian classical music with electronic music and world music elements, creating a unique and distinctive sound
Over the years, Rahman has composed music for a vast number of films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and English
AR Rahman has received numerous awards including several National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, Grammy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and the prestigious Padma Bhushan