2. A.R RAHMAN
“A life bonded towards music”
Allah-Rahman born A.S Dileep kumar(6th jan 1967) is an Indian
composer, singer-song writer, music composer as well as
philanthropist. His works are integrated for eastern classical along with
electronic music, world music and orchestral arrangements.
3. A.R RAHMAN
“ I chose love, now I am here”
Rahman began began his early musical training under master Dhanraj
and at age 11 began to play the orchestra of Malayalam composer and
close friend of his father(M.K Arjunan)
4. A.R RAHMAN
“What can not be put into words can be expressed
by music”
Rahman’s career initially started with composition of jingles,
advertisements, documentaries, etc. In the year 1987, Rahman (then
still known as Dileep) got his first break in the music industry. He
started by composing jingles for AllwynCompany’snew range of
watches. Two years later, Rahman started a small studio in his house’s
backyard with the name, Panchathan Record Inn. It later went on to
become India’s most well-equipped and advanced sound recording
studios.
5. A.R RAHMAN
“Music, music and music”
• Rahman met one of the finest directors of India, Mani Ratnam. Mr.
Ratnam heard a few samples of Rahman’s music and was so
impressed that he immediately signed Rahman for music composition
of his movie Roja (which was released in 1992). The film’s score
brought him nationwide success, recognition and fame.
6. A.R RAHMAN
“Indian Pride”
First ever score given by A R Rahman to
movies is Roja got National award for that.
I would like to list out the various debut
movies of A R Rahman in various
Languages.
Kollywood( Tamil) - Roja.
Bollywood(Hindi)- Rangeela.
Hollywood(English)- Couples Retreat.
Mandarin Chinese movie- Between heaven
and earth.
Mollywood(Malayalam)- Yodha
Kannada- Sajni
7. A.R RAHMAN
“Heights of his career”
• Rahman has has three highly successful world tours from the year
2004 where he showcased his music to the world audience. He has
performed for audiences in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Dubai,
United States, United Kingdom, Canada and India.
• He won the Just Plain Folks Music Award for Best Music Album for his
music in the film Varalaru (God Father) (2006).
8. A.R RAHMAN
“Best success comes after greatest
disappointment”
THE REASON BEHIND THE NAME#DILEEPKUMAR
His father’s untimely death had put several financial pressures on the
family, which included four children. His spiritual-minded mother had
met, and gained immense succor, from a Sufi saint, peer Karimullah
Shah Qadri. And he had been grappling with minor and major identity
issues: he didn’t like the name he was born with, he was looking for
direction and purpose, and he wanted to get a handle on his
professional future.
That man is today known as Allahrakha Rahman, one of India’s
foremost composers.
9. A.R RAHMAN
“His words”
“The truth is I never liked my name. No disrespect to the great actor Dilip
Kumar! However, somehow my name didn’t match the image I had of myself.
Sometime before we started on our journey on the path of Sufism, we went
to an astrologer to show him my younger sister’s horoscope because my
mother wanted to get her married. This was around the same time when I
was keen to change my name. The astrologer looked at me and said, ‘This
chap is very interesting.”
He suggested the names: Abdul Rahman and Abdul Rahim and said that
either name would be good for me. I instantly loved the name Rahman. It
was a Hindu astrologer who gave me my Muslim name.
Then my mother had this intuition that I should add Allahrakha (Protected by
God) and that's how I became AR Rahman.”
11. A.R RAHMAN
“Protected by god”
A . R . Rahman had worked with other famous musicians
of India as well as outside India such as Lloyd Weber , Fateh Ali Khan ,
Michael Jackson , Kailash Kher and many more.
PERSONAL LIFE Rahman is married to Saira Banu and has three
children: Khadija, Rahima and Ameen. Ameen has sung "Nana" from
Couples Retreat, and Khatija has sung "Pudhiya Manidha" from
Enthiran.
14. A.R RAHMAN
“Lifetime Achievement Award”
• 2009 – Honorary Doctorate from Anna University
• 2009 – Honorary Doctorate from Aligarh University
• 2009 – Honorary Doctorate from Middlesex University
• 2010 – Padma Bhushan- Third highest civilian award awarded by
Government of India
15. A.R RAHMAN
“International Film awards”
• Academy Awards (Oscars) (United States)
• 2009 – Best Original Music Score – Slumdog Millionaire
• 2009 – Best Original Song – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYXsE1dJdiw
16. A.R RAHMAN
“Pride”
• A.R.Rahman as seen in Golden Globe Awards function
• 2009 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire
• British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) (United Kingdom)
• AR Rahman Wins The Prestigious Golden Globe Award, he has
become the first Indian to win the prestigious Golden Globe Award.
