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A.R. Rahman Biography
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A.R. Rahman is a renowned musician and composer who has redefined contemporary Indian music and gained a widespread following around the world. Despite his widespread fame and success, there may still be some who are unfamiliar with his work. If this describes you, read on to learn more about this talented and influential artist. This biography is divided into two parts, one written by Krishna DaVinci and other by Gopal Srinivasan.
![[Ch. 11] The Sony Deal That Took Rahman Global: Vande Mataram’s World Story](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Chapter_11-2.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 11] The Sony Deal That Took Rahman Global: Vande Mataram’s World Story")
[Ch. 11] The Sony Deal That Took Rahman Global: Vande Mataram’s World Story
In 1997, Sony Music, home to Michael Jackson and Celine Dion, chose their first Indian artist. Rahman's three-album deal would begin with Vande Mataram's historic release in 28 countries.
![[Ch. 12] The Collaboration He Feared to Ask For: Rahman Meets Lata Mangeshkar](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Chapter_12-2.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 12] The Collaboration He Feared to Ask For: Rahman Meets Lata Mangeshkar")
[Ch. 12] The Collaboration He Feared to Ask For: Rahman Meets Lata Mangeshkar
Too humble to approach the legendary Lata Mangeshkar with his 'freaky' compositions, Rahman finally collaborated with the Nightingale for 'Jiya Jale' - a historic moment in Indian music.
![[Ch. 13] The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Winning Awards: A.R. Rahman’s Filmfare Saga](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AR_Gallery-4.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 13] The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Winning Awards: A.R. Rahman’s Filmfare Saga")
[Ch. 13] The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Winning Awards: A.R. Rahman’s Filmfare Saga
From his debut with Roja to his tenth win for Jeans, Rahman collected Filmfare Awards like clockwork through the 90s, creating a record that defined a new era in Indian film music.
![[Ch. 14] Five Crore Deal, Twenty Lakh Orders: The Unprecedented ‘Taal’ Story](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Chapter_14-1.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 14] Five Crore Deal, Twenty Lakh Orders: The Unprecedented ‘Taal’ Story")
[Ch. 14] Five Crore Deal, Twenty Lakh Orders: The Unprecedented ‘Taal’ Story
When Tips paid an unprecedented ₹5 crores for Taal's music rights and received 20 lakh initial orders, it wasn't just a film score anymore - it was Rahman's boldest statement to Bollywood.
![[Ch. 15] No Show: The Rahman – Jennifer Lopez Football Concert That India Imagined](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AR_Gallery-5.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 15] No Show: The Rahman – Jennifer Lopez Football Concert That India Imagined")
[Ch. 15] No Show: The Rahman – Jennifer Lopez Football Concert That India Imagined
As rumors multiplied about Rahman performing with Jennifer Lopez at the Sahara Millennium Football Cup in Calcutta, the dream concert remained just that - a creation of media speculation.
![[Ch. 16] Nine Awards, One Oscar Night: A.R. Rahman’s Historic Year with ‘Lagaan’](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Chapter_16-1.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 16] Nine Awards, One Oscar Night: A.R. Rahman’s Historic Year with ‘Lagaan’")
[Ch. 16] Nine Awards, One Oscar Night: A.R. Rahman’s Historic Year with ‘Lagaan’
With multiple awards, international recognition, and a historic moment at the Academy Awards, Lagaan's score became Rahman's passport to global acclaim in a challenging year.
![[Ch. 17] Like a Boat Without a Sail: Rahman’s Sacred Journey Through Music and Beyond](https://i0.wp.com/rahmaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Chapter_10-2.jpg?resize=380%2C280&ssl=1 "[Ch. 17] Like a Boat Without a Sail: Rahman’s Sacred Journey Through Music and Beyond")
[Ch. 17] Like a Boat Without a Sail: Rahman’s Sacred Journey Through Music and Beyond
'I am like a boat in the river, I go where ever it takes me' - Rahman reveals how spirituality shapes his music, viewing success as divine grace and composition as a form of prayer.