A R Rahman is an Indian Singer, composer, songwriter, and record producer whose full name is Allah Rakha Rahman. A R Rahman has prominently worked in Hindi and Tamil films. The Government of India has awarded him with Padma Bhusan. Apart from this, he has been awarded many more awards like Filmfare Awards, Grammy Awards, National Film Awards, and many more Prizes. A R Rahman has worked in numerous film industries, Theatres, and International Cinema and has sold millions of cassettes, making him the top-selling recording artist of the era.
Biography / Wiki :-
Real Name | A. S. Dileep Kumar |
Nickname | Isai Puyal, The Mozart of Madras |
Known Name | A R Rahman |
Date of Birth | 6 January 1967 |
Age | 56 years ( as of 2023) |
Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Current Residence | Mumbai , Maharashtra , India |
Nationality | Indian |
Profession | Music Director, Singer |
Martial Status | Married |
Girlfriend/ Affairs | Not Known |
Religion | Islam (converted from Hinduism) |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Food Habit | Vegetarian |
A R Rahman was initially known as A.S. Dilip Kumar and converted his religion from Hinduism to Islamic. A R Rahman had a very troubled childhood as his father died when he was just 9. In the beginning, Rahman used to play a keyboard to earn money. He and his entire family converted to Islam in 1989 after A R Rahman ‘s sister recovered from a severe illness after getting blessings from Pir Qadri. He loves composing romantic music and has been awarded Oscars for his song “Jai Ho” from the film “Slumdog Millionaire.”
Education, Family , Ethnicity :-
School Name | Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan, Chennai |
College / University | Madras Christian College, Chennai Trinity College of Music, Oxford University, United Kingdom |
Educational Qualification | Degree in Western Classical Music |
Ethnicity | Islam (converted from Hinduism) |
Father Name | R. K. Shekhar (Music Composer) |
Mother Name | Kareema Beegum |
Brother Name | None |
Sister Name | A. R. Reihana, Fathima Rafiq and Ishrath Qadri |
Spouse / Wife Name | Saira Banu |
Childrens ( Kids) Name | Daughter- Khatija, Rahima Son- Ameen |
Career / Awards & Achievements :-
Awards & Achievements | National Film Award – 1992- Best Music Direction – Roja 1996- Best Music Direction – Minsara Kanavu 2001- Best Music Direction – Lagaan 2002- Best Music Direction – Kannathil Muthamittal 2017- Best Music Direction – Kaatru Veliyidai 2017- Best Music Direction – Mom |
Academy Award – 2009- Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire | |
BAFTA Award 2009- Best Film Music – Slumdog Millionaire | |
Grammy Award 2009- Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture and Best Song Written for a Motion Picture for “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire | |
2000- Padma Shri by the Government of India | |
2004- National Lata Mangeshkar Award by the Government of Madhya Pradesh | |
2010- Padma Bhushan by the Government of India |
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
Net Worth | Rs. 163 crore |
Monthly Salary / Income | Rs. 5-8 crore/film |
House Address | Kodambakkam, Chennai |
Cars | Not Known |
Favourites :-
Favorite Food | Palak Paneer, Rasam-Rice |
Favorite Hobbies | Playing the Keyboard |
Favorite Destination | Chennai, Mumbai, London |
Favorite Musicians | Ilayaraja, Mohammad Rafi, Michael Jackson |
Figure Measurements ,Chest Size ,Height & Weight :-
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Brown |
Height | Feet – 5 feet 5 inches |
Meters – 1.65 m | |
Centimeters – 165 cm | |
Weight | In Kilograms – 70 Kg |
Figure Measurements | Chest Size – 39 |
Waist Size – 33 Inches | |
Bicep Size – 12 Inches | |
Figure Measurements – 39-33-12 |
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