(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Celebrating the 57th birthday of musical maestro AR Rahman! From the soulful melodies of 'Roja' to global acclaim with 'Slumdog Millionaire,' his genius knows no bounds. A pioneer in blending diverse musical elements, Rahman continues to inspire and enchant the world
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Celebrating the 57th birthday of musical maestro AR Rahman! From the soulful melodies of "Roja" to global acclaim with "Slumdog Millionaire," his genius knows no bounds
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AR Rahman was born as A. S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1967, in Chennai, India. After converting to Islam, he changed his name to Allah Rakha Rahman
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Rahman's interest in music started early, and he began his career as a session musician and later formed the band "Roots" with his friends
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Rahman gained widespread recognition with his soundtrack for 1992 film 'Roja,' directed by Mani Ratnam. The soundtrack's success marked the beginning of Rahman's prolific career
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AR Rahman achieved international fame with Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle. The soundtrack won him two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song
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He often blends Indian classical music with electronic music and world music elements, creating a unique and distinctive sound
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Over the years, Rahman has composed music for a vast number of films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and English
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AR Rahman has received numerous awards including several National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, Grammy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and the prestigious Padma Bhushan
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