Whoez A.R Rehman?

Full Name:Allah Rakha Rahman
Original Name:A.S.Dileep Kumar (changed in 1982)
Pet Names:Chennai kid, Prodigy Rahman
Date of Birth:6th January ,1967
Born and Brought up in:Chennai
Religion:Hindu converted to Islam
School:Shifted often. Done in Padma Sesadree Balabhavan too.
College:Madras Chiristian College -Drop out
Formal Qualifications in Music Are Degree in western classical music from The Trinity College of Music,Oxford University under scholarship.Training in Hindustani ,Carnatic classical styles.
Family Details
Father: R.K.Sekhar,Malayalam music composer.Passed away when rahman was 9.
Mother:Kasturi (Kareema Begum), House wife
Siblings:3Sisters.Kanchana,Bala(Talath),Israt


Wife:Saira Banu(Arranged Marriage,1995)
Daughters:Kathija , Rahima.
First Salary:Rs.50 for operating a record player
First Ad Jingle:For Allwyn watches (1987)
First Music Album IsDeen Isai Malai-Tamil Devotional
First Film:Roja(1992)
First voice in


Chorus: Roja

Complete Song: Humma Humma-Bombay

Amount Got For Roja:Rs.25000

Popular Ad Jingles:Leo Coffee,Parry’s,Boost featuring Kapil and Sachin.

Awards
National :3
State : 6
Padmasree (2000),FilmFare and many more
Loves:To experiment a lot
Hates:Languages as a barrier for Music
Believes in:Relentless labour, high enthusiasm and commitment.
Stresses on:Quality and Originality
Attitude:Never say die!
Positive Quality Is that he is Down to earth!
Biggest Challenge:People’s Expectations
Biggest Achievement:Taking tamil music to non-tamilians
About wife:She is anything but quiet!
About God:He pulls the strings in my life!
About success:I’m the person I always was,I’ve learnt to separate myself from my desires and my success.
Favourite musical instrument:KeyBoard
Past time:Meditation,Internet,Taking family to Dharga
Address:No: 5, 4th Street, Dr.SubbarayaNagar,
Kodambakkam, Chennai-24, Tamilnadu.

Studio:Panchathan Record Inn(Backyard of House)
Phone:044-24836072
Fax:4802626
Email:ararhman@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in

Trade Mark :His music always has a Southern Indian influence.
Trivia:
He was the first Indian to achieve GoldenGlobe award(SlumdogMillionaire), and to get Nominated in 3 categories for Oscars(SlumdogMillionaire)(Hope he gets the OSCAR). He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (The Hilton Award) for Best New Musical of 2002, "Bombay Dreams," performed at the Apollo Theatre, West End, London, and on Broadway in New York City.

On August 15, 1997, he released an album called "Vande Mataram," on Columbia/SME Records, to commemorate 50 years of Indian independence. A tribute to the motherland, it featured songs for each of the Indian flag colors. The album was released simultaneously across the world in 28 countries, and Rahman himself performed in New Delhi to a packed audience including the honorable Indian Prime Minister. Over 1.2 million copies were sold in India alone.

Also known as the John Williams of the Indian Film Industry.

Personal Quotes:
"I have rubbed many a producer the wrong way by disturbing the schedule, but it has paid off."

"I wasn't too happy with the I-don't-want-to-listen-to-it attitude of our youngsters towards film music. Why can't we get our guys to listen to our own music rather than to Michael Jackson? I didn't want us to lose the market to the West. The music had to be cool and rooted, and yet had to branch out. It was like the wild imagination of a child... but it worked... it did travel beyond Madras and attract people."

About his belief in Sufism: "I'm a deeply spiritual person. Sufism is about love - love for a fellow human, love for all round humanity, and ultimately love for God. For me, it's where music and religion meet - at dargahs, you will find qawwalis. That's my inspiration."



About his song Vande Mataram: "It had to be unlike the one played on the radio for years. I wanted a sound that would connect me with people and capture a collective energy."

A.R.Rahman's Discography:

* Roja (1992)
* Yodha (1992)
* Uzhavan (1993)
* Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
* Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
* Gentleman (1993)
* Vandicholai Chinnaraasu (1994)
* Super Police (1994)
* Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
* Pavithra (1994)
* May Madham (1994)
* Kizhakku Cheemayile (1994)
* Karuththamma (1994)
* Kadhalan (1994)
* Duet (1994)
* Manitha Manitha (1994)
* Bombay (1995)
* Indira (1995)
* Rangeela (1995)
* Muthu (1995)
* Love Birds (1996)
* Indian (1996)
* Kadhal Desam (1996)
* Fire (1996)
* Mr. Romeo (1996)
* Anthimantharai (1996)
* Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
* Iruvar (1997)
* Daud: Fun On The Run (1997)
* Ratchagan (1997)
* Mona Lisa (1997)
* Vishwa Vidhaata (1997)
* Jeans (1998)
* Dil Se… (1998)
* Earth (1998)
* Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
* En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
* Jodi (1999)
* Padayappa (1999)
* Taal (1999)
* Takshak (1999)
* Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
* Pukar (1999)
* Sangamam (1999)
* Mudhalvan (1999)
* Taj Mahal (2000)
* Alaipayuthey (2000)
* Fiza (2000) (1 song)
* Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
* Rhythm (2000)
* Thenali (2000)
* Zubeidaa (2000)
* One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
* Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
* Love You Hamesha (2001)
* Star (2001)
* Lagaan (2001)
* Parthale Paravasam (2001)
* Alli Arjuna (2001)
* Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
* The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
* Baba (2002)
* Kadhal Virus (2002)
* Saathiya (2002)
* Udhaya (2003)
* Parasuram (2003)
* Boys (2003)
* Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
* Kangalal Kaithu Sei (2003)
* Tehzeeb (2003)
* Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004)
* Lakeer - Forbidden Lines (2004)
* Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004)
* Aayitha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004)
* New / Nani (2004)
* Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) (3 songs)
* Swades (2004)
* Kisna - The Warrior Poet (2004) (6 songs)
* Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)
* The Rising - Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)
* Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
* Water (2005) (5 songs)
* Rang De Basanti (2006)
* Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
* Varalaru - The History of the Godfather (2006)
* Guru (2007)
* Provoked (2007)
* Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
* Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007)
* Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (with Craig Armstrong)
* Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
* Sultan the warrior (2008)
* Sakkarakatti (2008)
* Ghajini (2008)
* Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam (2008)
* Slumdog Millionaire(2008)
* Delhi 6(2009)
* Robot (film) (2009)
* Komaram Puli(2009)
* Marmayogi (2010)
Milestones Achived By A.R.Rahman

* National Film Awards (India)
o 1993 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Roja
o 1997 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
o 2002 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Lagaan
o 2003 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Kannathil Muthamittal

* Filmfare Awards South (India)
o 1993 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Roja
o 1994 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Gentleman
o 1995 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Kadhalan
o 1996 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Bombay
o 1997 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Kadhal Desam
o 1998 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
o 1999 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Jeans
o 2000 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Mudhalvan
o 2001 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Alaipayuthey
o 2006 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Sillunu Oru Kadhal
* Filmfare Awards (India)
o 1995 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rangeela
o 1998 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dil Se
o 1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Taal
o 2001 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Lagaan
o 2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saathiya
o 2002 - Filmfare Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh
o 2004 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Swades
o 2006 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rang de Basanti
o He also won a "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja's dubbed Hindi version.
* Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
o 1993 - Best Music - Roja
o 1994 - Best Music - Gentleman
o 1995 - Best Music - Kadhalan
o 1996 - Best Music - Bombay
o 1997 - Best Music - Minsaara Kanavu
o 2000 - Best Music - Sangamam
* 2000 - Padma Shri (India)

GoldenGlobe
* Slumdog Millionaire

OSCAR
*Slumdog Millionaire(2)

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