A. R. Rahman
Producer, Composer, and Musician
Modiba: Sister Fa Steals The Show At Star-Studded Concert Honoring U.N. Peacekeepers...the world. Know of a great musician doing ground-breaking work outside the United States? Sen... NEW DELHI -- Calling India's A.R. Rahman -- who won a Golden Globe award for the score of "Slumdog Millionaire" last night -- the... The 28... In this article: United Nations, Harry Belafonte, Emmanuel Jal, Roberta Flack, Lang Lang, New York City, Youssou N'Dour, Angelique Kidjo, and Zakir Hussein |
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New Kerala | 2 days ago
A.R. Rahman's 'Couples Retreat' crosses USD 100m mark
Nevada (US), Nov 18 : 'Couples Retreat', Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's first venture into mainstream Hollywood, has reportedly crossed the 100 million dollar mark at North American box office. This about 113 minutes comedy, which was...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Hollywood, Golden Globe, Vince Vaughn, USA, Nevada, MTV, Emmy, Peter Billingsley, and Kristin Davis
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The Times of India - Entertainment | 2 days ago
Katrina turns singer
Self-proclaimed bathroom singer Katrina Kaif is all set to sing professionally...and that too for composer AR Rahman. The album in question is the Rahman-composed children's album of nursery rhymes and inspirational songs that the composer...
In this article: Katrina Kaif and AR Rahman
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New Kerala | 4 days ago
A.R. Rahman Offers Jackson Studies
Oscar winner A.R. RAHMAN is giving MICHAEL JACKSON fans the chance to study the King of Pop at his music conservatory. The Slumdog Millionaire composer was working with Jackson when the pop star died in June (09) and now he's honouring...
In this article: Michael Jackson and Slumdog Millionaire
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New Kerala | 5 days ago
Rahman mesmerises Kolkata audience
Kolkata, Nov 15 : Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman captivated thousands here with his mellifluous tunes comprising hip-hop, funk and jazz. A huge audience at the Salt Lake stadium Saturday was left yearning for more after the three-hour...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Kolkata, Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Salt Lake Stadium, and Los Angeles
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The Times of India - Entertainment | 6 days ago
My songs made me lucky:A.R Rahman
...it stimulate emotions like annoyance, even when the night is long and rehearsals need to be done in full force for Saturday's concert. AR Rahman's calm demeanour is a thing to reckon with. Hard-pressed for time, the Mozart of Madras settles...
In this article: AR Rahman, Hollywood, Oscars, Time Magazine, Slumdog Millionaire, Michelle Obama, Katrina Kaif, Oprah Winfrey, Schindler's List, and Star Wars
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New Kerala | 6 days ago
Rahman's team records Wangala dance
Shillong, Nov 14: Oscar winner AR Rahman's team today recorded the beats of hundred drums of 'Wangala Dance', a part of which will be incorporated in the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held in Delhi. 'Wangala' is...
In this article: AR Rahman, Delhi, Vande Mataram, and India
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New Kerala | 6 days ago
MJ to be 'subject' at A.R. Rahman's music conservatory
...reportedly asked Rahman during this meeting to compose a unity anthem. Jackson collaborated with Rahman on Ekam Satyam track in 1999. Rahman is reportedly developing an album in memory of Jackson, which will include musicians from all over...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, United Kingdom, Western music, Pop music, Middlesex University, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, India, US, and USA
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thestar.com | November 12, 2009
From Bollywood to the world
Hollywood: For the recent Hollywood movie Couples Retreat, Kher sings "Salvadore," mixing Indian Sufi and Spanish flamenco music. A.R. Rahman, the double-Oscar winner for Slumdog Millionaire, composed and produced the soundtrack.
In this article: Kailash Kher, Indian Idol, Hollywood, Allah, Slumdog Millionaire, Kailasa, Ravi Shankar, A.R. Rahman, and Anoushka Shankar
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New Kerala | November 12, 2009
A.R. Rahman to headline Sydney Festival 2010
Nevada (US), Nov 12 : Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman will headline the world famous 'Sydney Festival 2010' in Australia on January 16. Rahman s two-and-a-half hour free and exclusive music-dance performance will also see over 40...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Australia, Nathan Rees, Nevada, India, and US
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Times of India | October 16, 2009
I never rate my music: AR Rahman
...12:00am IST Post the colossal fame and the trappings that came with the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman's finally back doing what he does best - music. His first Hollywood score after the double delight - Couples Retreat (CR) - has...
In this article: AR Rahman, Hollywood, and Slumdog Millionaire
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Description from Wikipedia:
Allah Rakha Rahman (Tamil: ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான்; born January 6, 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar (திலீப் குமார்) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film composer, record producer, musician and singer. His film scoring career began in the early 1990s. He has won thirteen Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and two Academy Awards.
Working in India's various film industries, international cinema and theatre, by 2003, Rahman, in a career spanning over a decade, has sold more than 100 million records of his film scores and soundtracks worldwide, and sold over 200 million cassettes, making him one of the world's all-time top selling recording artists.
Time magazine has referred to him as the "Mozart of Madras" and several Tamil commentators have coined him the nickname Isai Puyal (Tamil: இசைப் புயல்; English: Music Storm). In 2009, the magazine placed Rahman in the Time 100 list of 'World's Most Influential People'.
- Name At Birth:
- A. S. Dileep Kumar
- Also Known As:
- A. R. Rahman
- Birth Date:
- January 06, 1966
- Occupation:
- Composer, record producer, music director, singer, instrumentalist, arranger, programmer
- Years Active:
- 1985-present
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