A.R. Rahman

A.R.

Rahman is an Indian composer and music producer, born Allah Rakha Rahman in 1967.

He rose to international prominence with the soundtrack to *Slumdog Millionaire* (2008), winning two Academy Awards.

His work blends Indian classical music, electronic sounds, and Western orchestration.

Rahman composed for over a hundred Indian films before gaining global recognition, and remains one of the most influential figures in world cinema music.

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Academy Award · Slumdog Millionaire · Chennai · Tamil · music director · synthesizer · soundtrack · background score · Indian cinema · melody · fusion · world music · vocals · sufi · devotional · orchestra · piano · Grammy

Opposites
cultural and spiritual expression in music

A.R. RahmanMarilyn Manson

Ozzy Osbourne

personality and public presence

A.R. RahmanKanye West

"Stronger" hip-hop artist

Madonna · Lady Gaga

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G