About
A.R.Rahman Details:-
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.
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Way to contect A.R.Rahman:-
Address:-No: 5, 4th Street, Dr.SubbarayaNagar, Kodambakkam, Chennai-24, Tamilnadu.
Studio:-Panchathan Record Inn(Backyard of House)
Phone:-044-24836072
Fax:-4802626
Email:-arrahman@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in
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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.
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All First Details:-
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.
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Awards:-
National :- 3
State :- 6
Padmasree (2000),FilmFare and many more
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About A.R.Rahman:-
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!
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
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A.R.Rahman’s Discography:-
* Roja (1992)
* Yodha (1992)
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* Uzhavan (1993)
* Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
* Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
* Gentleman (1993)
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* 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)
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* Bombay (1995)
* Indira (1995)
* Rangeela (1995)
* Muthu (1995)
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* Love Birds (1996)
* Indian (1996)
* Kadhal Desam (1996)
* Fire (1996)
* Mr. Romeo (1996)
* Anthimantharai (1996)
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* Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
* Iruvar (1997)
* Daud: Fun On The Run (1997)
* Ratchagan (1997)
* Mona Lisa (1997)
* Vishwa Vidhaata (1997)
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* Jeans (1998)
* Dil Se… (1998)
* Earth (1998)
* Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
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* En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
* Jodi (1999)
* Padayappa (1999)
* Taal (1999)
* Takshak (1999)
* Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
* Pukar (1999)
* Sangamam (1999)
* Mudhalvan (1999)
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* Taj Mahal (2000)
* Alaipayuthey (2000)
* Fiza (2000) (1 song)
* Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
* Rhythm (2000)
* Thenali (2000)
* Zubeidaa (2000)
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* One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
* Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
* Love You Hamesha (2001)
* Star (2001)
* Lagaan (2001)
* Parthale Paravasam (2001)
* Alli Arjuna (2001)
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* Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
* The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
* Baba (2002)
* Kadhal Virus (2002)
* Saathiya (2002)
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* Udhaya (2003)
* Parasuram (2003)
* Boys (2003)
* Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
* Kangalal Kaithu Sei (2003)
* Tehzeeb (2003)
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* 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)
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* Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)
* The Rising – Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)
* Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
* Water (2005) (5 songs)
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* Rang De Basanti (2006)
* Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
* Varalaru – The History of the Godfather (2006)
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* Guru (2007)
* Provoked (2007)
* Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
* Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007)
* Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (with Craig Armstrong)
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* Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
* Sultan the warrior (2008)
* Sakkarakatti (2008)
* Ghajini (2008 film) (2008)
* Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam (2008)
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* Robot (film) (2009)
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* Marmayogi (2010)
