A. R. Rahman
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A. R. Rahman
Summary
A. R. Rahman is a human[1]. Born in Chennai[2], he… he worked as a composer[3], singer[4], entrepreneur[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,011 views/month, #4,158 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Chennai[2], A. R. Rahman…
- A. R. Rahman's father was R. K. Shekhar[9].
- A child of A. R. Rahman was Khatija Rahman[10].
- A. R. Rahman held citizenship in India[11].
- A. R. Rahman's professions included composer[3].
- A. R. Rahman's professions included singer[4].
- A. R. Rahman's professions included entrepreneur[5].
- A. R. Rahman worked as a multi-instrumentalist[6].
- A. R. Rahman's professions included record producer[7].
- A. R. Rahman's professions included songwriter[12].
- A. R. Rahman's field of work was film score[13].
- A. R. Rahman's education included a stint at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[14].
- A. R. Rahman was educated at Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School[15].
- A. R. Rahman received the Padma Bhushan[16].
- A. R. Rahman received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[17].
- A. R. Rahman received the National Film Award for Best Music Direction[18].
- A. R. Rahman received the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil[19].
- A. R. Rahman received the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent[20].
- A. R. Rahman received the Filmfare Award for Best Background Score[21].
- A. R. Rahman's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
- A. R. Rahman is recorded as male[23].
- A. R. Rahman's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- A. R. Rahman's genre is Indian classical music[25].
- A. R. Rahman's genre is experimental music[26].
- A. R. Rahman's genre is world music[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Chennai[2], A. R. Rahman… his father was R. K. Shekhar[9].
Education
Educated at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[14], a dance studio[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1872[30] and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School[15], a school[31], in India[32], founded in 1837[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[3], singer[4], entrepreneur[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], record producer[7], and songwriter[12]. A. R. Rahman's field of work was film score[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Padma Bhushan[16], a civil decoration[34], in India[35], founded in 1954[36]; CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[17], an award[37], in India[38], founded in 2005[39]; National Film Award for Best Music Direction[18], a class of award[40], in India[41]; Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil[19], a class of award[42], in India[43]; Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent[20], a class of award[44], in India[45], founded in 1995[46]; and Filmfare Award for Best Background Score[21], a class of award[47], in India[48], founded in 1997[49].
Personal Life
A child of A. R. Rahman was Khatija Rahman[10]. His religion is recorded as Islam[22].
Why It Matters
A. R. Rahman ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,011 views/month, #4,158 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was A. R. Rahman born?
A. R. Rahman was born in Chennai[2].
Who were A. R. Rahman's parents?
A. R. Rahman's father was R. K. Shekhar[9].
What did A. R. Rahman do for work?
A. R. Rahman worked as composer[3], singer[4], entrepreneur[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and record producer[7].
Where did A. R. Rahman go to school?
A. R. Rahman was educated at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[14] and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School[15].
What awards did A. R. Rahman receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[16], CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[17], National Film Award for Best Music Direction[18], and Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil[19].