a.r.rahman biography
Birth name: A. S. Dileep Kumar (A. R. Rahman)
A man of few words, AR Rahman has always preferred his music do the talking. And how! From being regarded as the most exciting composer in India, is now about to receive international acclaim.
Date of Birth: January 6, 1966
Biography:
AR Rahman was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, for a musically rich Mudaliar Tamil family. Allah Rakha Rahman was born AS Dileep Kumar in a musical family rich. Dileep started learning the piano at the age of 4 years, since the age of 9, his father died. Since the pressure of supporting his family fell on him, he joined Ilayaraja's troupe as a keyboard player at the age of 11 years. He left school as a result of this and traveled all over the world with various orchestras.
In 1987, he moved to advertising, where he composed more than 300 jingles over 5 years. In 1989, he started a small studio called Panchathan Inn, which later became one of the recording studios well equipped and advanced sound in India.
In an advertising awards function, Rahman met one of the most famous directors of India, Mani Ratnam. Rahman played him some samples of their music. Mani loved them so much that he asked Rahman to compose the music for his next film, Roja (1992).
The rest, as they say, is history. He went on to compose several great hits for Tamil-language films before composing the music and songs from his first film in Hindi, Bollywood Dreams (1995). The huge success of his first Hindi venture was followed by albums chart-topping soundtracks of films like Bombay (1995), Dil Se .. (1998), Taal (1999), Zubeidaa (2001), and Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), which was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 2002 Academy Awards.
More recently, he worked with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Shekhar Kapur (director of Elizabeth (1998)) in a musical called "Bombay Dreams". At 36 years old, A.R. Rahman has revolutionized Indian film music and one can only expect this musical genius to reach greater heights.
Personal life:
Due to a personal crisis, Dileep Kumar embraced Islam and became known as AR Rahman.
In 1989, Rahman converted to Islam, the religion of his mother's family. He embraced the faith through Sufism. He is married to Saira Banu and has three children, Khatija, Rahima and Ameen.
Filmography:
Background Music Composer
The Desire (2011) (in production) Ada ... A Way Of Life (December 31, 2010) (Released) Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released) Provoked (April 6, 2007) (Released)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (June 7, 2002) (Released)
Lyricist
Slumdog Millionaire (January 23, 2009) (Released)
Music Director
Next Yash Chopra (November 2012) (to go on the floor) Rana (2012) (in production) Rockstar (November 11, 2011) (in production) Yahan Ke Hum Sikander (2011) (in production) Hara (2011) (in production) Chamki Chameli (2011) (in production) Lajjo (2011) (in production) Ada ... A Way Of Life (December 31, 2010) (Released) Jhootha Hi Sahi (October 22, 2010) (Released) Robot (1 October 2010) (Released) Raavan (June 18, 2010) (Released) Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released) Delhi-6 (February 20, 2009) (Released) Slumdog Millionaire (January 23, 2009) (Released) Ghajini (December 24, 2008) (Released) Yuvvraaj (21 November 2008) (Released) Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na (July 4, 2008) (Released) Jodhaa Akbar (February 15, 2008) (Released) Elizabeth - The Golden Age (2008) (Released) Sivaji: The Boss (June 15, 2007) (Released ) Provoked (April 6, 2007) (Released) Water (March 9, 2007) (Released) Guru (January 12, 2007) (Released) Rang De Basanti (January 26, 2006) (Released) Mangal Pandey - The Rising (August 12, 2005) (Released) 7? Fera (July 29, 2005) (Released) Bose: The Forgotten Hero (May 13, 2005) (Released) Kisna (January 21, 2005) (Released) Swades (December 17, 2004) (Released) Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (September 10, 2004) (Released) Yuva (May 21, 2004) (Released) Ayitha Ezhuthu (May 21, 2004) (Released) Lakeer (May 14, 2004) (Released) Meenaxi (2 April 2004) (Released) Tehzeeb (December 5, 2003) (Released) Saathiya (December 20, 2002) (Released) The Legend of Bhagat Singh (June 7, 2002) (Released) Baba (2002) (released ) Nayak (September 7, 2001) (Released) Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (June 15, 2001) (Released) One 2 Ka 4 (March 30, 2001) (Released) Paarthale Paravasam (2001) ( released) Zubeidaa (2001) (Released) Fiza (September 8, 2000) (Released) Dil Hi Dil Mein (April 21, 2000) (Released) Payuthey Alai (March 6, 2000) (Released) Pukar (February 11 2000) (Released) Thenali (2000) (Released) Thakshak (December 3, 1999) (Released) 1947 (Earth) (September 10, 1999) (Released) Taal (August 13, 1999) (Released) Padaiyappa (1999) (Released) Doli Sajake Rakhna (November 27, 1998) (Released) Dil Se (August 21, 1998) (Released) Kabhi Na Kabhi (April 17, 1998) (Released) Daud (July 13, 1997) (Released) Sapnay (1997) (Released) Vishwa Vidhata (1997) (Released) Kadhal Desam (March 6, 1996) (Released) Hindustani (1996) (Released) Rangeela (September 8, 1995) (Released) Bombay (April 7, 1995) (Released) Muthu (1995) (Released) Duet (March 6, 1994) (Released) Humse Hai Muqabula (March 6, 1994) (Released)
Red (1992) (Released)
Playback singer
Ada ... A Way Of Life (December 31, 2010) (Released) Robot (1 October 2010) (Released) Delhi-6 (February 20, 2009) (Released) Slumdog Millionaire (January 23, 2009) (Released) Yuvvraaj (November 21, 2008) (Released) Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na (July 4, 2008) (Released) Jodhaa Akbar (February 15, 2008) (Released) Sivaji: The Boss (June 15, 2007) (Released) Guru (January 12, 2007) (Released) Rang De Basanti (January 26, 2006) (Released) Mangal Pandey - The Rising (August 12, 2005) (Released) 7? Fera (July 29, 2005) (Released) Bose: The Forgotten Hero (May 13, 2005) (Released) Kisna (January 21, 2005) (Released) Swades (December 17, 2004) (Released) Yuva ( May 21, 2004) (Released) Saathiya (December 20, 2002) (Released) The Legend of Bhagat Singh (June 7, 2002) (Released) Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (15 June 2001) ( Released) Fiza (September 8, 2000) (Released) Taal (August 13, 1999) (Released) Dil Se (August 21, 1998) (Released) Daud (July 13, 1997) (Released) Kadhal Desam (6 March 1996) (Released) Rangeela (September 8, 1995) (Released)
Humse Hai Muqabula (March 6, 1994) (Released)
Awards:
Winner: Best Music Award of the screen (2010)
Movie: Delhi-6
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2010)
Movie: Delhi-6
Winner: Screen Award for Best Background Music (2009)
Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Winner: Best Music Award of the screen (2009)
Movie: Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2009)
Movie: Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na
Winner: Best Music Award IIFA (2009)
Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Background Score (2009)
Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Winner: Best Music Award for Apsara (2009)
Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Winner: Best Music Award of the screen (2008)
Movie: Guru
Winner: Best Music Award IIFA (2008)
Song: Barso Re ... Movie: Guru
Winner: Screen Award for Best Background Music (2007)
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Winner: Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director (2007)
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Winner: Best Music Award IIFA (2007)
Song: Roobaroo ... Movie: Rang De Basanti
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2007)
Movie: Guru
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Background Score (2007)
Movie: Guru
Winner: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Music (2006)
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Winner: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Background Score (2006)
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2006)
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Background Score (2004)
Movie: Swades
Winner: Best Music Award IIFA (2003)
Movie: Saathiya
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Background Score (2002)
Movie: The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2002)
Movie: Saathiya
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2001)
Movie: Lagaan
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (2001)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In India
Winner: Best Music Award IIFA (2000)
Movie: Taal
Winner: Best Music Award of the screen (2000)
Movie: Taal
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (1999)
Movie: Taal
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (1998)
Movie: Dil Se
Winner: Filmfare Best Music (1998)
Movie: Rangeela
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Background Music (2011)
Movie: Raavan
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Music (2010)
Movie: Ghajini
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Music (2010)
Movie: Ghajini
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Music (2010)
Movie: Delhi-6
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Music (2009)
Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer - Female (2009)
Song: Khwaja Mere Khwaja ... Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Filmfare Award for Best Music (2009): Nominated
Movie: Ghajini
Filmfare Award for Best Music (2009): Nominated
Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Music (2009)
Movie: Ghajini
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Playback Singer Male (2009)
Song: Khwaja Mere Khwaja ... Movie: Jodhaa Akbar
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Music (2009)
Movie: Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Music (2008)
Movie: Guru
Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director (2008): Nominated
Movie: Guru
Zee Cine Award for Best Background Music (2008): Nominated
Movie: Guru
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Music (2007)
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Zee Cine Award for Best Background Music (2007): Nominated
Movie: Rang De Basanti
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2007)
Song: Roobaroo ... Movie: Rang De Basanti
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2007): Nominated
Song: Tere Bina ... Movie: Guru
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Background Music (2006)
Movie: Bose - The Forgotten Hero
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Background Music (2006)
Movie: Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Background Music (2005)
Movie: Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Music (2004)
Movie: Swades
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Music (2003)
Movie: The Legend of Bhagat Singh
