A.R. Rahman

A.R. Rahman

Born: January 6, 1966
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Allah-Raksha Rahman (born A.S. Dileep Kumar) is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist. His works are noted for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. Among his awards are two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, fifteen Filmfare Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 2010 by the Government of India. Rahman's body of work for film and stage has given him the nickname of "the Mozart of Madras", and Tamil commentators and fans call him Isai Puyal (English: the Musical Storm).

In 2009, Time included him on its list of the world's most influential people. The UK-based world-music magazine Songlines named him one of "Tomorrow's World Music Icons" in August 2011.

With an in-house studio (Panchathan Record Inn in Chennai), his film-scoring career began during the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's film industries, international cinema and theatre, he is one of the world's all-time best-selling recording artists. In a notable two-decade career, he has been acclaimed for redefining contemporary Indian film music and contributing to the success of several films. Rahman has become a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for a number of causes and charities.

Movies for A.R. Rahman...

Aaraattu
Title: Aaraattu
Character: Self
Released: February 18, 2022
Type: Movie
Goparajan / Gopan, a native of Neyyattinkara and a real estate tycoon buys a large piece of land in Chittur for a construction purpose, but on his arrival, he learns that the residents are forcefully and unlawfully evicted from their properties by an Andhra based real estate mafia using illegal land acquisition rules with support from the local authorities and government officials.
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A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai
Title: A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai
Character: Himself
Released: December 22, 2021
Type: Movie
See Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman light up the Jubilee stage for a very special concert.
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Title: Cooku with Comali
Character: Self - Guest
Released: November 16, 2019
Type: TV
Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar where the contestants are paired each week with comedians (comalis) who are amateur cooks. The first season premiered on 16 November 2019 and ended on 23 February 2020. The second season was premiered on 14 November 2020 and ended on 14 April 2021. The third season was premiered on 22 January 2022 and ended on 24 July 2022. The contestants along with their comalis are challenged every week and judged by Chef Damu and Chef Venkatesh Bhat.
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Bigil
Title: Bigil
Character: Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song
Released: October 25, 2019
Type: Movie
A do-gooder don wants his footballer son to uplift the life of his people by becoming a champion, but fate draws the youngster into a life of violence. Will he be able to fulfill his father’s dream when an opportunity comes his way seven years later?
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Title: A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Character: Self
Released: September 16, 2019
Type: TV
The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life," Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late night as she hosts celebrity interviews, talks current events, performs musical and sketch comedy, plays games, and more.
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Rahman
Title: Rahman
Released: March 24, 2019
Type: Movie
A journey seeks deep to the soul of a place that turned from an exile of illegitimate children and garbage into a space for cultural diversity and cinema in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
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Title: Mega Icons
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2018
Type: TV
Be a part of the journey into the life of iconic personalities through a scientific lens and conversations with friends and family.
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Title: Harmony with A. R. Rahman
Character: Self
Released: August 15, 2018
Type: TV
Harmony with A.R Rahman' is a curated exploration of the past and future of Indian music through the eyes of A. R. Rahman. India’s rich musical heritage is viewed through the prism of four specially curated instruments and vocal traditions, selected in order to represent the geographic and historic diversity of the country. The series will examine the traditions, the musicians and the locations.
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One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
Title: One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary picture describing about the true internal feelings of the band people (singers,musicians and so on) used in his concerts ,efforts made in organizing it, and most importantly the endless joy resting in this work.
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Roots
Title: Roots
Released: February 10, 2017
Type: Movie
This documentary explores the rich heritage of Indian classical music and the reasons behind its modern decline in popularity
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Title: The Kapil Sharma Show
Character: Self
Released: April 23, 2016
Type: TV
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Title: The Voice India
Character: Super Judge
Released: June 6, 2015
Type: TV
The Voice is an Indian singing reality talent show, based on the original Dutch version of the program created by John de Mol and is part of a wider international franchise. The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances. Each coach guides their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the season. They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach.
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The Distortion of Sound
Title: The Distortion of Sound
Character: Self
Released: July 10, 2014
Type: Movie
The last two decades have seen a striking decline in the quality of sound and listening experience. Compressed music, MP3s and streaming, have diminished the quality and flattened the emotion. Marketing gimmicks and convenience now take the place of excellence. The Distortion of Sound is an eye-opening exposé of the current state of sound starring Linkin Park, Slash, Quincy Jones and more. This documentary will open your ears and inspire you to reach for richer, more soul-stirring musical experiences.
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Jai Ho
Title: Jai Ho
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
The Film brings to its viewers, a hitherto unseen and unheard narrative of one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known: A. R. Rahman
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Title: MTV Unplugged India
Released: January 10, 2011
Type: TV
MTV's acclaimed acoustic music series showcases the work of today's top artist and introduces the stars of tomorrow.
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Endhiran Making of Robot
Title: Endhiran Making of Robot
Character: Self
Released: February 20, 2010
Type: Movie
Behind the Scenes of Shankar's Tamil sci-fi epic "Endhiran"
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The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
Title: The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
This 15-minute DVD follows the adaptation of LOTR for the stage, and features rehearsal and show footage of the initial production in Toronto as well as interviews with the creative team now preparing for the London production.
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Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino
Title: Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino
Character: Self
Released: February 19, 2005
Type: Movie
Documentary about Indian film music with interviews of AR Rahman, SRK and Asha Bhosle.
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Title: Indian Idol
Character: Self
Released: October 28, 2004
Type: TV
The Indian version of the Pop Idol format.
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A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
Title: A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A.R.Rahman Live Concert