About A R Rahman
A R Rahman is a well-known Singer, Indian film composer, record producer, and musician. On his voice magic, he won 13 Filmfare Awards, 4 National Film Awards, A Golden Globe, and 2 Academy Awards.
He also won two times Grammy Awards. He started his career in 1990s. In 2010 he honored by the Government of India’s award Padma Bhushan and it is awarded the third-highest civilian award of the nation.
Biography A R Rahman
A R Rahman’s full name is Allah Rakha Rahman and his real name is A.S. Dileep Kumar. AR Rahman is one of the biggest music composer, singer of India, besides this, he is also a singer, songwriter, and musician. He sang non even in Hindi but also in Tamil and Urdu languages.
A R Rahman was born on 6 January 1967, in Tamilnadu, Chennai and his current age is 53 years as of 2021. His birth sign is Capricorn, his Birthplace is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and his nationality is Indian. He is by birth Hinduism and converted to Islam. Home town is Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
A R Rahman Body Measurements
AR Rahman’s skin color is wheatish, and have a good looking personality with a height of 5′ 5″ (1.65 m). His weight is approx 70 kg (154 lbs). His body measurement is 40-32-13, Chest size is 40 inches, waist is 32 inches and biceps is 13 inches. His eye color is Brown and black hair color.
A R Rahman Family Background
At his very slight age his father died, His father named R.K. Shekhar who was a music composer in Tamil and Malayalam movies, and his mother named Kareema Beegum. He has three sisters and the name is A. R. Reihana, Fathima Rafiq, and Ishrath Qadri
A R Rahman Education
AR Rahman did his school education from Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan, Chennai. and after that, he entered Madras Christian College, Chennai for his higher education.
He completed his Graduation in Western classical music from the Trinity College of Music, Oxford University, United Kingdom.
A R Rahman Marital Status & Affairs
Marital Status: AR Rahman is married to Saira Banu on 12 March 1995 and he has three children, which Two daughters named Khatija Rahman, Rahima Rahman and one son name is Ameen Rahman.
A R Rahman Career
Debut as Music Director: Roja (Tamil & Hindi)
Debut as Singer: Vande Mataram (1997)
As his family belongs to music, he had also took interest in this field and he played the keyboard for his father. After the death of his father when he is just 9 years, faced poverty in his life. For home survivance, he gave music instruments for rent and worked with the band to earn extra income.
After that, he made his own band named Nemesis Avenue.
He took interest in Synthesizer because of its better combination of music and technology. He took his master training from Master Dhanraj.
After that, he gave music as a music composer in Malayalam Movies.
Besides this, he also worked with M.S. Vishwanathan, Raj-Koti, and Ramesh Naidu who are well-known music composers.
After looking at his good talent a college from London gave him a scholarship for learned music education, Trinity College London.
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A R Rahman Awards and Honors
He won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song ” Jai Ho” from the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
He also awarded by BAFTA Awards for Best Film Music.
Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Score in 2009 for the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
2009 – Oscar Awarded First Music Director
He honored by Indian Music Award in Tamil at the first Zee Cine Awards which was held in Chennai on 4 January 2020.
UK based music magazine Songline also entitled him as Tomorrows World Music Icons in August 2011.
A R Rahman Upcoming Songs
Best of AR Rahman:
Tere Bina from Guru, Kaise Mujhe (Ghajini), Radha Kaise Na Jale (Lagaan), Mayya Mayya (Guru), Nadhiye Nadhiye from Tamil Movie, Kaun Faya Kun from movie Rockstar.
Hitlist of Movie Songs:
Awaara Bhanwara, Rang De, Door Na Ja Mujh Se, Jhoom Jhoom Nacho, Chand A Re Chand A Re.
Khamoshiyan Gungunane, Osaka Muraiya, Hum Bhi Tum Bhi, Pyar Kabhi Na Todenge, Ek Bagiya Mein.
A R Rahman Networth
AR Rahman never revealed his salary and net worth publicly but from a source of media, we assumed his approx. net worth is $310 million.
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| A R Rahman Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | A R Rahman |
| Real Name | A.S. Dileep Kumar |
| Profession | Singer, Song Writer, Music Composer & Director |
| Age (as of 2021) | 53 Years |
| Date of Birth | 6 January 1967 |
| Birthplace | Tamilnadu, Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Asian/Indian |
| Hometown | Tamilnadu, Chennai, India |
| Debut Movies | |
| Height, Weight & Body Measurements | |
| Height in Centimeters | 165 cm |
| Height in meters | 1.65 m |
| Height in Inches | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight in Kilograms | 70 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 40-13-32 |
| Chest Size | 40 inches |
| Waist Size | 32 inches |
| Biceps Size | 13 inches |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Hair & Eye Color | Black & Black |
| Personal Life | |
| School | Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan, Chennai |
| College | Madras Christian College, Chennai
Trinity College of Music, Oxford University, United Kingdom |
| Degree Obtained | Graduate in Western classical music |
| Family Background | |
| Family | Father– R.K. Shekhar (Music Composer-Tamil) Mother– Kareema Beegum Brothers–NoneSisters- A. R. Reihana, Fathima Rafiq, and Ishrath Qadri |
| Religion | By Birth Hinduism After That Converted in Muslim |
| Address | Shop No. 550, Hakim Ji Street, Churi Walan,
Delhi, 110006 |
| Hobbies | Singing, Travelling |
| Controversies | None |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Palak Paneer, Rasam-Rice |
| Favourite Singer | Ilayaraja, Mohammad Rafi |
| Favourite Destination | London |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | |
| Wife | Saira Banu |
| Marriage Date | 12 March 1995 |
| Children | Daughter: Khatija Rahman, Rahima Rahman
Son: Ameen Rahman |
| Social Media | |
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| IMdb | Imdb |
| Wikipedia | AR Rahman |
| Website | None |
A R Rahman Latest Update
A R Rahman Hobbies, Like & Dislike
Favorite Singer – Ilayaraja, Mohammad Rafi
Favorite Food – Palak Paneer, Rasam-Rice
Favorite Color – Black
Favorite Destination – London
Hobbies – Singing, Travelling
A R Rahman Unknown Facts
He Sang the song “Vande Mataram”, in 1997 for the 50th anniversary of India’s independence, which is one of the best selling songs of India.
He became the brand ambassador of Sikkim government in January 2018.