A.R. Rahman
Known For: Sound
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: January 6, 1966 (59 years old)
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Allah-Raksha Rahman (born A.S. Dileep Kumar) is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist. His 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 him 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), his film-scoring career began during the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's film industries, international cinema and theatre, he 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.
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Aaraattu
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Heropanti 2
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Iravin Nizhal
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Heropanti 2
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Le Musk
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Le Musk
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Le Musk
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Le Musk
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Cobra
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Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
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Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
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Malayankunju
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Mili
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Mili
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Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
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Tell It Like a Woman
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
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Cobra
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Bigil
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Rahman
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Blinded by the Light
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Sarvam Thaala Mayam
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Bigil
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The Fakir of Venice
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PM Narendra Modi
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Blinded by the Light
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Bigil
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One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
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Roots
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Mersal
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Kaatru Veliyidai
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Ok Jaanu
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Mom
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Mersal
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Sachin: A Billion Dreams
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Viceroy's House
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Ok Jaanu
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Cinema Veeran
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The Distortion of Sound
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Jai Ho
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Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
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Kochadaiiyaan
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Kaaviya Thalaivan
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Million Dollar Arm
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The Hundred-Foot Journey
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Highway
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Nanak Shah Fakir
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Highway
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Kochadaiiyaan
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Lingaa
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Lingaa
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Endhiran Making of Robot
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Enthiran
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Raavan
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127 Hours
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Jhootha Hi Sahi
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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
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Enthiran
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Raavanan
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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
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Ye Maaya Chesave
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Komaram Puli
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Ada... A Way of Life
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Raavan
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The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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Azhagiya Tamil Magan
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Guru
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The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
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Provoked: A True Story
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Sivaji: The Boss
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Kadhalan
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Pavithra
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Vandicholai Chinraasu
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Super Police
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Gangmaster
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Super Police
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Duet
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May Madham
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May Madham
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Karuththamma
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Kadhalan
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Pudhiya Mannargal
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The Gentleman
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A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
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Headhunting to Beatboxing
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Jana Gana Mana
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Gandhi Talks
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Lahore 1947
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Sangamithra
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A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
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Headhunting to Beatboxing
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Peddi
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Ebony McQueen
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Suryaputra Mahavir Karna
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Velu Nachiyaar