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A. R. Rahman (Allah Rakha Rahman) was born as A. S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1966, in Tamil Nadu, India. He is an Indian composer, actor, musician, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, songwriter, music director, and film producer. Rahman has also worked as a film director, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a citizen of India and primarily works in the music, film, and entertainment industries.
Rahman's father, R. K. Shekhar, was also a composer. He studied at M. C. C. Higher Secondary School and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. He has composed and performed in various genres, including electronic music, pop music, world music, Carnatic music, film scores, Indian classical music, soft rock, pop rock, electronic dance music, classical music, dance music, and experimental music.
Rahman has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. Some notable awards include the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, National Lata Mangeshkar Award, BAFTA Award, Grammy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. He has also been recognized with several Indian film awards, including multiple National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and IIFA Awards.
A. R. Rahman is married to Saira Banu. They live in India.
