about

Background information
Birth name	A. S. Dileep Kumar
Also known as	A. R. Rahman, ARR, AR
Born	6 January 1966 (1966-01-06) (age 44) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres	Film score, theatre, world music
Occupations	Composer, record producer, music director, singer, instrumentalist, arranger, programmer
Years active	1985–present
Labels	K M Musiq

"I had come to the music of A. R. Rahman through the emotional and haunting score of Bombay and the wit and celebration of Lagaan. But the more of AR's music I encountered the more I was to be amazed at the sheer diversity of styles: from swinging brass bands to triumphant anthems; from joyous pop to West-End musicals. Whatever the style, A. R. Rahman's music always possesses a profound sense of humanity and spirit, qualities that inspire me the most.