A.R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman
Birth name	A. S. Dileep Kumar
Also known as	A.R Rahman
Born	January 6, 1966 (1966-01-06)
Origin	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Occupation(s)	Composer, record producer, music director, singer, instrumentalist, arranger, programmer
Instrument(s)	Keyboards, Saxophone, Oboe, Santoor, Sitar, Flute, Violin, Violas, Harps, Drums, Bass, Maracas, Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Harmonium, Percussion, other

Allah Rakha Rahman on January 6, 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is a critically acclaimed award-winning composer, record producer and musician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian film composers ever, and his career is considered a turning point in the history of Indian film music.

In a career spanning over a decade, Rahman, by 2003, had sold more than one hundred million records of his film scores and soundtracks world-wide, and sold over 200 million making him one of the world's top 25 all-time top selling recording artists; he is one of the only Asians on the list alongside Freddie Mercury.

A.R.Rahman's reinvention of India's national song Vande Mataram, 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' from his smash 1997 album 'Vande Mataram'. Produced by Bharatbala Productions and released by Sony BMG Music. This song really make people "Proud to be an Indian"
Vande Mataram


A.R.Rahman's Mumbai Theme Tune



Rehman's International Album "Pray for me Brother"



Some of Rehman's Best Audio

Roja Instrumental


Nahi Samne - Taal - Hariharan


O Paalanhaare - Lata Mangeshkar/Udit Narayan


MIX





Film

Roja (1992) Yodha (1992) Uzhavan (1993) Thiruda Thiruda (1993) Pudhiya Mugam (1993) Gentleman (1993) Vandicholai Chinnaraasu (1994) Super Police (1994) Pudhiya Mannargal (1994) Pavithra (1994) May Madham (1994) Kizhakku Cheemayile (1994) Karuththamma (1994) Kadhalan (1994) Duet (1994) Manitha Manitha (1994) Gangmaster (1994) Indira (1995) Rangeela (1995) Muthu (1995) Bombay (1995) Love Birds (1996) Indian (1996) Kadhal Desam (1996) Fire (1996) Mr. Romeo (1996) Anthimantharai (1996) Minsaara Kanavu (1997) Iruvar (1997) Daud: Fun On The Run (1997) Ratchagan (1997) Mona Lisa (1997) Vishwa Vidhaata (1997) Jeans (1998) Dil Se… (1998) Earth (1998) Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) En Swasa Kaatre (1999) Jodi (1999) Padayappa (1999) Taal (1999) Takshak (1999) Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) Pukar (1999) Sangamam (1999) Mudhalvan (1999) Taj Mahal (2000) Alaipayuthey (2000) Fiza (2000) (1 song) Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) Rhythm (2000) Thenali (2000) Zubeidaa (2000) One 2 Ka 4 (2001) Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) Love You Hamesha (2001) Star (2001) Lagaan (2001) Parthale Paravasam (2001) Alli Arjuna (2001) Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) Baba (2002) Kadhal Virus (2002) Saathiya (2002) Udhaya (2003) Parasuram (2003) Boys (2003) Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003) Kangalal Kaithu Sei (2003) Tehzeeb (2003) Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) Lakeer - Forbidden Lines (2004) Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004) Aayitha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) New / Nani (2004) Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) (3 songs) Swades (2004) Kisna - The Warrior Poet (2004) (1 song) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) The Rising - Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) Anbe Aaruyire (2005) Water (2005) (5 songs) Rang De Basanti (2006) Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) Varalaru - The History of the Godfather (2006) Guru (2007) Provoked (2007) Sajni (2007) Sivaji: The Boss (2007) Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007) Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (with Craig Armstrong) Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008) ADA: A Way of Life (2008) Sakkarakatti (2008) Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam (2008)