The Powerhouse of Music Talent
Noted Indian music maestro Allah Rakha Rahman, who bagged the prestigious Academy Awards (Oscar) in two categories-the Best original score and Best Song-on February 22, 2009 for his work in Slumdog Millionaire, needs no introduction.It is also a well-known name across the globe.He is credited with redefining contemporary Indian Music.A.R. Rahman born in a family where Music means to earn a livelihood.He,therefore started playing Piano at a very early age.His father R.K. Shekhar ,who was composer, arranger and conductor of Malayalam movies,died when Rahman had barely reached the age of 9.His family had to face a very difficult phase and the musical instrument of family had to be rented out to meet the day-to-day expenses.The young Rahman joined noted composer Ilayaraja`s troupe as a keyboardist and a computer programmer at a very young age.
Rahman set out on his own to compose singles and scores for popular Indian television features after working with a number of renowned composers like Ilyayaraja.Vishwanathan Ramamurthy , Zakir Husain and L.Shankar.In the meantime , he also
Obtain the degree in western classical music from the Trinity College of music (London).He set up his own in-house studio called “Panchatan” record inn at Chennai. His Studio is considered the most sophisticated and hi-tech in Asia today
In 1991, noted filmmaker Mani Ratnam`s film Roja brought him instant fame and thereafter Rahman never looked back and has made invaluable contribution to the world of music ever since. A.R. Rahman has been honoured with so many awards in his carrier that it is almost impossible to make a list of all the prizes . Oscar , Bafta , Golden Gobe , National awards , Filmfare awards , Sreen awards , Kalasaagar awards , Cinegores awards Tamil Nadu State awards , Cinema express awards , and Global Indian Film awards , Zee awards , International Indian Film awards-all of these have been conferred on him on different occasion for different films . In 2000 the government of India conferred prestigious Padma Shri Award on Rahman .
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