A. R. Rahman
| Born | January 6, 1967 |
| Hometown | Madras, Madras State, India |
| Net worth | $200 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Saira Banu |
| Children | Khatija Rahman |
| Parents | R. K. Shekhar |
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Kriti Sanon Officially Cast Opposite Dhanush In ‘Raanjhanaa’ Universe Epic ‘Tere Ishk Mein’
- EXCLUSIVE: The rumors are true: Kriti Sanon has been cast opposite Dhanush to star in Tere Ishk Mein. Sanon has landed the female lead in the movie, which we can reveal is releasing worldwide in cinemas in Hindi and Tamil on November 28. Rumors of her casting have been swirling since a trailer teased at the …
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Mersal | Winner |
| 2014 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014 film) | Winner |
| 2012 | Screen Awards | Best Music Director | Rockstar (2011 film) | Winner |
| 2012 | IIFA | Best Music Director | Rockstar (2011 film) | Winner |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Direction | Rockstar (2011 film) | Winner |
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“Slumdog Millionaire” Composer A.R. Rahman and Wife Saira Separate After 29 Years of Marriage
"We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end," the Oscar winner wrote on X
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Oscar Winner AR Rahman and Wife Saira Banu Divorcing After 30 Years
AR Rahman, the Oscar-winning musician known for his work on Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours, and his wife Saira Banu announced Nov. 19 they are breaking up and divorcing after nearly three decades.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ & ‘Blitz’ Top Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations
Emilia Pérez leads the 2024 nominees for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, which honor scores and songs in film and other visual media categories. Blitz is next with three, followed by The Wild Robot, Moana 2, and Wicked with two each. See the full list below. Among the nominees are such hitmakers and composers as Elton …
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“Slumdog Millionaire” Is Being Developed into a New Stage Musical Featuring 'Jai Ho' and Other Songs by A.R. Rahman
"This reimagined version will take you on an electrifying journey with new songs and a few unexpected twists," Rahman said of the upcoming musical
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‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Being Made Into Stage Musical From Producer Ken Davenport, Composer A.R. Rahman
“Slumdog Millionaire,” the Oscar-winning film about a young man from an impoverished background who competes on India’s version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?,” could be headed for the stage. Tony Award-winning producer Ken Davenport has secured the rights to develop the film into a new musical which will feature songs from the film …
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A.R. Rahman to Score Hansal Mehta’s ‘Gandhi’ Series for Applause Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) has signed on to create the musical score for the upcoming series “Gandhi,” directed by Hansal Mehta and produced by India’s Applause Entertainment. The announcement was made on Oct. 2 to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti, the annual celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday in India. The series is based on …
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Cannes 2024 Documentaries: A.R. Rahman’s Headhunting to Beatboxing and Oliver Stone’s Lula
For Cannes 2024, Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and acclaimed director Oliver Stone have unveiled their respective documentaries. The 77th Cannes Film Festival began on May 14, 2024, and will conclude on May 25. Rahman is the producer of Rohit Gupta’s latest feature, Headhunting to Beatboxing. It explores Nagaland’s Naga tribe, a community once plagued by violence and turmoil, and […] The post Cannes 2024 Documentaries: A.R. Rahman’s Headhunting to Beatboxing and Oliver Stone’s Lula appeared
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A.R. Rahman, Bobby Bedi, Technicolor Team on ‘Fiddler on the Roof’-Style Musical Based on Middle Eastern Folklore Character Mulla Nasruddin (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-, BAFTA-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, veteran producer Bobby Bedi and the Technicolor Group have unveiled a film project based on Middle Eastern wit Mulla Nasruddin at the Cannes Film Festival. Also known as Nasreddin Hodja, Nasruddin was a 13th century folklore character from what is now Turkey, known for his pithy wit …
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A.R. Rahman Unveils Music Documentary ‘Headhunting to Beatboxing’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-, BAFTA-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman has unveiled music documentary “Headhunting to Beatboxing” at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Rohit Gupta, the documentary follows the Naga tribe in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, once engulfed in the depths of violence and bloodshed, that resurrects itself through the healing power of music …
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‘Vida Karo’ Song From Amar Singh Chamkila: How Did AR Rahman Compose It?
In a conversation with Radio Nasha, Imtiaz Ali shared an intriguing insight into the composition “Vida Karo.” This is the climactic song for his latest film, Amar Singh Chamkila. The song is a touching farewell to the central characters. “Vida Karo” serves as an honest farewell to the film’s protagonists, Chamkila and Amarjot, portrayed by […] The post ‘Vida Karo’ Song From Amar Singh Chamkila: How Did AR Rahman Compose It? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News,
