A. R. Rahman – Full Biography
Early Life and Education
- Full Name: Allah Rakha Rahman
- Date of Birth: January 6, 1967
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Occupation: Composer, Music Director, Producer, Singer
- Genres: Indian Classical, Film Score, World Music, Electronic, Fusion
- Active Years: 1992–Present
A. R. Rahman is one of the most celebrated composers in the world, known for blending Indian classical music with electronic, world, and orchestral sounds. His work has transformed the music industry, especially in Indian cinema and Hollywood.
He studied Western classical music at Trinity College of Music, London and trained in Carnatic and Hindustani music. His career began in advertising jingles and television before breaking into films.
Hollywood and International Success (2008–Present)
Rahman gained worldwide fame with Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire (2008), for which he won two Academy Awards. This led to more international projects.
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Won Oscar for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Jai Ho)
- 127 Hours (2010) – Academy Award-nominated score
- Million Dollar Arm (2014) – A Hollywood sports drama
- Pele: Birth of a Legend (2016) – A tribute to the legendary footballer
- Blinded by the Light (2019) – Featured some of his music
Rahman has also worked on Broadway and Western music collaborations, including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams.
Awards and Recognitions
Academy Awards (Oscars)
- Winner – Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Best Original Score
- Winner – Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Best Original Song (“Jai Ho”)
- Nominated – 127 Hours (2010) – Best Original Score & Song (“If I Rise”)
Golden Globe Awards
- Winner – Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Best Original Score
- Nominated – 127 Hours (2010) – Best Original Score
Grammy Awards
- Winner – Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
- Winner – Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Best Song Written for Visual Media (“Jai Ho”)
BAFTA Awards (British Academy Film Awards)
- Winner – Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Best Film Music
National Film Awards (India)
- Six-time winner – Including Roja (1992), Lagaan (2001), and Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
Filmfare Awards
- 15-time winner in Bollywood (Filmfare Awards)
- 17-time winner in South Indian cinema (Filmfare South)
Padma Bhushan (2010) – India’s third-highest civilian award
Personal Life and Legacy
Rahman is married to Saira Banu, and they have three children. A devout Muslim, he follows Sufism and incorporates spiritual elements into his music. He has also launched KM Music Conservatory in Chennai to train aspiring musicians.
Rahman remains a trailblazer in Indian and global music, influencing composers worldwide. His ability to merge classical Indian ragas with contemporary sounds continues to make him one of the greatest film composers of all time.
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