A. R. Rahman
Producer, Composer, and Musician
A.R. Rahman's Music Conservatory plans new programs in saxophone, other instrumentsNevada (US), Nov 27 : Oscar wining music composer A.R. Rahman's prestigious KM Music Conservatory is reportedly proposing to launch preparatory program in various instruments. It is proposing to offer this 2-5 years program in French Horn,... In this article: A.R. Rahman, United Kingdom, Western music, Middlesex University, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Michael Jackson, India, US, and Chennai |
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washingtonpost.com | 5 days ago
Indian composer A.R. Rahman to perform at state dinner
...appearing when the Obamas honor Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at this evening's White House state dinner. Indian composer A.R. Rahman is also confirmed to perform, according to his spokesperson. Rahman is a celebrated figure in...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Academy Awards, Slumdog Millionaire, Manmohan Singh, and White House
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AP Online | 5 days ago
A.R. Rahman, Jennifer Hudson headline state dinner
...(AP) - It's an all-star lineup for Tuesday's first state dinner of the Obama White House: Oscar-winners Jennifer Hudson and A.R. Rahman headline the entertainment list. Hudson won an Academy Award for her role in the movie...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Jennifer Hudson, Oscar, National Symphony Orchestra, Slumdog Millionaire, Grammy, Kurt Elling, Dreamgirls, Manmohan Singh, and Marvin Hamlisch
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New Kerala | 7 days ago
A.R. Rahman's Music Conservatory planning to launch Masters Program
Nevada (US), Nov 23 : Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's KM Music Conservatory is planning to launch Masters Program, according to reports. This two-year program will concentrate on Music Technology, Music Education, Music Performance,...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Chennai, United Kingdom, India, Western music, Middlesex University, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and Michael Jackson
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New Kerala | November 21, 2009
Rahman forays into Hollywood with Couples Retreat
...for 'Best Original Score' for his work on Slumdog Millionaire and 'Best Original Song' for 'Jai Ho' (Music by Rahman, Lyrics by Gulzar). Rahman also became the first Indian artist to win a Golden Globe for 'Best Original Score' and took...
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Slumdog Millionaire, Academy Awards, Time Magazine, Vince Vaughn, Hollywood, Los Angeles Times, Universal Pictures, and Golden Globe
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New Kerala | November 18, 2009
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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New Kerala | November 15, 2009
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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New Kerala | November 14, 2009
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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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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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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