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Jun 18, 2024 · A.R. Rahman, Indian composer whose extensive body of work for film and stage earned him the nickname ‘the Mozart of Madras.’ Rahman was most widely known for his Academy Award-winning score and the song ‘Jai Ho’ for the film Slumdog Millionaire. Learn more about Rahman’s life, music, and career.
- A.R. Rahman is known for his extensive body of work for film and stage, for his stylistic range as a composer, and for his integration of assorted...
- A.R. Rahman’s first film score was for the 1992 Tamil film Roja, directed by Mani Ratnam, and the soundtrack made the film a hit throughout India.
- A.R. Rahman, whose original name was A.S. Dileep Kumar, was the son of a Tamil film composer. He learned to play piano as a young child growing up...
- After earning a degree in Western classical music from Trinity College, Oxford, A.R. Rahman grew tired of playing music and began writing commercia...
- A.R. Rahman was born a Hindu, but he and his family converted to Islam in 1988, and at that time he changed his name from A.S. Dileep Kumar to Alla...
3 days ago · In South India, film pioneer Raghupathi Venkayya, credited as the father of Telugu cinema, built the first cinemas in Madras (now Chennai), and a film studio was established in the city by Nataraja Mudaliar.
Jun 30, 2024 · The Malayalam films of the 1980s – freed now from dependence on the Madras film industry and spurred by Gulf wealth – reflected the unease created by the wealth of the parvenu within a ...
11 hours ago · Actor Arvind Swami on Monday informed the Madras High Court that the producer of his 2018 Tamil movie ‘Bhaskar Oru Rascal’ has approached him for a settlement, with respect to remuneration and ...
20 hours ago · Redefined Indian Music. His captivating compositions redefined modern Indian music, from film scores to pop hits.
Jun 28, 2024 · Generally starring in romance or action films, Ramachandran got his breakthrough in the 1950 film written by M. Karunanidhi. Soon he rose to popularity with the 1954 film Malaikkallan. He acted as hero in the Tamil film industry's first ever full length Gevacolor film, the 1955 Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum.
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1 day ago · Musical Genius. This nickname reflects his genius for blending Indian classical music with Western influences. Provided by The Times of India.