A. R. Rahman biography ?

A. R. Rahman is a highly acclaimed Indian music composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer. He was born on January 6, 1967, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and began playing the piano at a young age. He went on to study Western classical music, as well as Indian classical music, and eventually became a successful music composer for films and albums.

Rahman began his career in the Indian film industry in the early 1990s, composing music for Tamil films. He quickly made a name for himself and began composing music for films in other Indian languages, including Hindi. His talent and versatility as a composer earned him many accolades, including several National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards.

Rahman's breakthrough came in the form of the highly successful film "Roja" in 1992, which earned him his first National Film Award. This was followed by many successful films such as "Bombay", "Gentleman", "Indian" and many more. With his unique blending of Indian classical music with Western styles, Rahman revolutionized the Indian film music industry and is considered one of the most popular and successful composers in India.

In addition to his work in the Indian film industry, Rahman has also composed music for international films, including "Slumdog Millionaire" and "127 Hours" which were critically acclaimed worldwide. Both films were awarded Academy Award for the Best Original Song and Original Score, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards.

Rahman has also been honored with many prestigious awards including Padma Bhushan, 4 National Film Awards and 15 Filmfare Awards. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide. He is also known for his philanthropic work, including through the A. R. Rahman Foundation, which helps to provide education and opportunities to underprivileged children in India.

Rahman is considered one of the most versatile and successful composers in the Indian music industry, and his work continues to influence and inspire a new generation of Indian musicians.