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There is no need for introduction for this legend of music. His name itself will speak for him. He is none other than A.R.Rahman. His achievements bring great pride to our Indian nation. He has stolen the hearts of millions of people throught the world with his mesmerizing music. Brief Profile: Name : Allah Rakha Rahman (A.R.Rahman) Birth Name: A.S.Dileep Kumar. Date of Birth : January 6, 1967 Birth City : Madras, India. Into Music : Started piano at the age of 4. Career : Started as a keyboard player in the troupe of ilayaraja at the age of 11. First Film : "ROJA" directed by Mani Ratnam in 1992 Greatest Achievement:Two oscar awards Wife : Saira Banu Children : Two Daughters - Khadijah, Rahima, Son - Aameen (Roomi)) Total Films: 96 Films and 6 Albums
Here is the oscar winner's biography. Rahman is the son of R.K Sekhar and Kasturi. His Grand Father Rajagopal Bhagavathar is from Kizhanoor near Chennai and was a popular Harikatha kalakshepam expert. His Father was a Malayalam movie music director. He scored music for just 22 films but was a music arranger and composer for over 100 Malayalam films. His sister Rahana is also a good singer and today her son GV Prakash is a music director to reckon with. The memories of my father remain my inspiration. This is the saying of the OSCAR award winner, Rahman. He is currently running a music school named KM Music Conservatory. His objective is to create an authentic Indian orchestra or symphony that not only sounds distinctly Indian but also blends various aspects of Indian culture and bhakti, which "is at the heart of orchestral symphony". He has created so many albums which are sold to a greater extent. Rahman has always been immensely spiritual. The faith in GOD and his attraction to music is visible in his creations. His patriotic Vande Mataram is still the popular soul song of India. The best of musics in his biography include the following films. 1. Roja 2. Dil se 3. Bombay 4. Rangeela 5. Kadhal Desam 6. Jodhaa Akbar 7. Gentleman 8. Lagaan 9. Rang de basanti 10. Slumdog Millionaire
A man is known after his death only by his achievements, nominations and recognitions. While looking at the achievements and awards of AR Rahman, it gives overwhelming pride to all Indians and he will be the great inspiration to all his fans. The honorary awards received by him are listed as follows. 1995 - Kalaimamani Award, Maurititous National Award, Malaysian Award. 2000 - Padmashri Award. 2004 - National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2005 - Mahavir-Mahatma Award 2006 - Swaralaya Yesudas Award , Honorary Award from Stanford University. 2008 - Rotary Club of Madras LifeTime Acheivement Award. 2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Anna University, Aligarh University and Middlesex University. 2010 - Padma Bhushan. International Awards Received by him are listed as follows. Academy Awards (Oscars) (United States) Golden Globe Awards (United States) British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) (United Kingdom) Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (United States) Black Reel AwardsLos Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States) New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States) Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States) Satellite Awards (United States) Apart from this, he has received many National Film , Filmfare, Global Indian Film(GIFA), Grammy , Just Plain Folks Music , MTV , International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) and several Tamilnadu state film awards and nominations