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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.
From Grieving Son to Music Maestro: A.R. Rahman’s Journey (Ch. 1)
In 1978, a 11 year old boy named Dileep hesitantly moves into a recording studio in Kodambakkam. Many…
Unsung Talent of Rahman’s Father, R.K. Shekar (Ch. 3)
At a time when A.R.Rahman’s father R.K Shekar what working round-the-clock, he never cared about food or sleep.…
Success, Disappointments, and Energy from Above (Ch.17)
The man behind the music is still much of an enigma. “If a music artiste wants to blossom…
Ratnam discovers Rahman: Start of a Legendary Collaboration (Ch. 1)
The year was 1991. Ace Tamil movie director Mani Ratnam was on the lookout for a new composer…
“Muthu” Soundtrack: From Doubt to Super Hit (Ch. 16)
Rajni is a Super Star, who is always careful to maintain that image. Rahman, on the other hand,…
From “Rangeela” to Bollywood and Beyond (Ch. 15)
The success of Rahman’s hindi debut, “Rangeela” opened new doors for him, which he even hadn’t expected. Bollywood…
Michael Jackson’s Influence on A.R. Rahman (Ch. 14)
“It took me several hours to digest the news. I’ve never seen any other musician with so much…
A.R. Rahman’s Late Night Studio Culture (Ch. 13)
In his childhood, Rahman loved going to bed late, playing carom board, and waking up late in the…
A.R. Rahman and Shankar’s Successful Partnership (Ch. 12)
After his stint with director SA Chandrasekaran, as an assistant director, a young man named Shankar was just…
The Global Reach of Roja and Music Technology (Ch. 11)
Technology in music is as important as the music itself. In those days, Indian music fans were longing…