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A.R. Rahman

Active

1980s - 2010s

Born

January 6, 1967 in Madras, India

Genre

International Pop/Rock Stage & Screen Classical

Styles

Show/Musical Club/Dance Film Score Bollywood Film Music Indian Subcontinent Traditions Original Score Soundtracks Indian Indian Pop

Also Known As

A. S. Dileep Kumar
Allah Rakha Rahman
Isai Puyal
Mozart of Madras

Member Of

SuperHeavy
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A.R. Rahman

Biography by Nathan Bush

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India's pre-eminent modern soundtrack artist who became an international superstar with 2008's Slumdog Millionaire.
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Album Highlights

  • Roja
    A.R. Rahman
    Roja
  • Vande Mataram
    A.R. Rahman
    Vande Mataram
  • Zubeidaa: Story of a Princess
    A.R. Rahman
    Zubeidaa: Story of a Pr …
  • Slumdog Millionaire [Music from the Motion Picture]
    A.R. Rahman
    Slumdog Millionaire [Mu …
  • Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
    A.R. Rahman
    Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
  • Introducing A.R. Rahman: Original Soundtracks From the Musical Genius of Indian Cinema
    A.R. Rahman
    Introducing A.R. Rahman …
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  • Boisterous
  • Brash
  • Celebratory
  • Confident
  • Manic
  • Rousing
  • Street-Smart
  • Dramatic
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  • Rambunctious
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Urgent
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  • Exciting
  • Sensual
  • Stylish

Artists Themes

  • Empowerment
  • Freedom
  • Mischief
  • Partying
  • Revolution
  • Playful
  • Politics/Society
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