Person Details

Birthday: 1966-01-06 04:21:20

Aliases: Allah Rakha Rahman , A. S. Dileep Kumar , A. R. R. , Mozart of Madras , Isai Puyal , Rahman , AR Rahman , ए आर रहमान , A.R. Rahman , A.R. Rahman , A.R. Rehman , A. R. Rehman , A.R.Rahman , A.R.Rehman , ஏ. ஆர். ரகுமான்

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Homepage: http://www.arrahman.com

Movie Involvements: 275

TV Involvements: 9


Most Famous Work

Biography

Allah-Rakha Rahman born A. S. Dileep Kumar, is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist. A. R. Rahman's works are noted for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. Among his awards are two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, fifteen Filmfare Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 2010 by the Government of India. Rahman's body of work for film and stage has given him the nickname of "the Mozart of Madras", and Tamil commentators and fans call him Isai Puyal (English: the Musical Storm). In 2009, Time included Rahman on its list of the world's most influential people. The UK-based world-music magazine Songlines named him one of "Tomorrow's World Music Icons" in August 2011. With an in-house studio (Panchathan Record Inn in Chennai), Rahman's film-scoring career began during the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's film industries, international cinema and theatre, Rahman is one of the world's all-time best-selling recording artists. In a notable two-decade career, he has been acclaimed for redefining contemporary Indian film music and contributing to the success of several films. Rahman has become a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for a number of causes and charities.

Most Famous Work

Chhaava
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Chhaava

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127 Hours
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127 Hours

(2010) Original Music Composer
The Diplomat
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The Diplomat

(2025) Music
Slumdog Millionaire
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Slumdog Millionaire

(2008) Original Music Composer
Everest
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Everest

(2014) Music Director
Couples Retreat
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Couples Retreat

(2009) Original Music Composer
Sivaji: The Boss
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7

Sivaji: The Boss

(2007) Original Music Composer
Jodhaa Akbar
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7

Jodhaa Akbar

(2008) Playback Singer

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2026 Songs
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2024 Original Music Composer
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Playback Singer
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Music Producer
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2023 Original Music Composer
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2022 Original Music Composer
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Playback Singer
2021 Original Music Composer
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Music Producer
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Playback Singer
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2020 Original Music Composer
Playback Singer
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2019 Original Music Composer
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2018 Original Music Composer
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2017 Playback Singer
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2016 Original Music Composer
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2015 Playback Singer
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2014 Original Music Composer
Playback Singer
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Music Director
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Playback Singer
2013 Original Music Composer
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2012 Original Music Composer
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2011 Original Music Composer
2010 Original Music Composer
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2009 Original Music Composer
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2008 Original Music Composer
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2007 Original Music Composer
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Music Score Producer
2006 Original Music Composer
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2005 Original Music Composer
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2004 Original Music Composer
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2003 Music
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2002 Original Music Composer
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2000 Original Music Composer
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1999 Music
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1998 Original Music Composer
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1997 Original Music Composer
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1996 Original Music Composer
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1995 Original Music Composer
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Scoring Mixer
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1994 Original Music Composer
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1993 Original Music Composer
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1992 Original Music Composer
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1989 Music Arranger
1986 Keyboard Programmer
1981 Music Supervision Assistant
1980 Assistant Sound Designer
Music Director
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2020 Presenter
2013 Thanks
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