Wishing Music Wizard, A R Rahman, a very Happy Birthday!

There is no denying that A R Rahman is a brilliant music composer. He has delivered the much-required depth in most of his films and the songs that he has composed come from ‘Dil Se’…He has had a glorious career since his debut in Roja but has still kept his feet on the ground, always staying humble.

After Roja became popular among Tamil audiences, A R Rahman went on to become the most celebrated music director of his time. All his albums were a rage, especially among the youth. He had a very successful stint with Tamil music during the 90s in Kollywood. And when Roja was dubbed in Hindi it took even the Hindi audience by storm. Gentleman, Kizhakku Cheemayile, Duet, Thiruda, Thiruda, Karuthamma, May Madham, Alaipayudhe, OK Kanmani OK Kanmani is a children’s show that aired on Medi >> Read More... , Bombay, Dil Se, Rangeela, Lagaan, Delhi 6, Rang De Basanti Click to look into! >> Read More... , and Tamasha are just a few gems in the crown of this established music composer.

Rahman created quite a stir when he entered the music industry as his music was completely different from what then prevailed and hence unique. After proving his mettle in both South and North India, A R Rahman forayed into Hollywood and became a success there as well. He received many accolades, including the prestigious Oscar Award for the Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire Click to look into! >> Read More... and also produced excellent music for other Hollywood films including Lord of War and 127 Hours.

Rahman may have tasted international success but he never forgot his roots; he is still in close contact with the south Indian film industry. His strength is that he mixes Hindustani music with western music and what results is world class. He experiments a lot, and fortunately for him, his experiments are successful most of the time.

A R Rahman has been nominated 138 times for various awards and has won a whopping 117 awards for his exemplary compositions. Roja is considered by Times Magazine as one of the most outstanding soundtracks, in the year 2005. And would you deny when I say that A R Rahman is one of the most influential people in the world.

On this special occasion of his birthday, let’s wish A R Rahman, who has made India proud, more success and peace in the future.