AR Rahman was born on January 6, 1966 in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. His full name is Allah Rakha Rahman. Although his real name was 'Dilip Kumar' which he did not like.
AR Rahman celebrates his 55th birthday today. Rahman, who settled in people's hearts with his music, inherited the music from his father. His father was also a musician. With his creations, Rahman has made a name for himself not only in the country but also in the world and has raised the honor of India. On the occasion of the Oscar-winning musician's birthday, we are going to give you some interesting information related to him that few people know.
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When Rahman was 9 years old, his father passed away. Rahman, who was studying in school at the time, had to work to help the family, due to which he began to fail in the exams as well. Poverty was such that even family members had to sell musical instruments for money. At the age of 15, Rahman had to drop out of school due to low attendance. He made his talent his weapon and today Rahman is taught in all the big music schools in the world.
During an interview A. R. Rahman said that he used to contemplate suicide till the age of 25. But, the passion for music brought Rahman out of these situations and Rahman made his hobby his profession. In 1991, Rahman began making music for movies. Filmmaker Mani Ratnam gave him the opportunity to compose music for his film 'Roja'.
It is said that in 1984, the health of Rahman's sister was very bad. At that moment he met Qadri. After serving him, Rahman's sister was completely healed. After this incident, he converted to Islam with his family and changed his name from Dilip Kumar to Allah Rakha Rahman.
Rahman has so far received six National Film Awards, two Oscar Awards, two Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, 15 Filmfare Awards and 17 South Filmfare Awards for South Indian films. AR Rahman has his own music studio in Chennai.
AR Rahman's wife's name is Saira Banu, and they have three children, Khatija, Rahima, and Ameen. His daughter Khatija recently got engaged.
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