What one thinks is possible might not always be so. I try to do my best but, finally, everything lies in God's hands. I consider my skills as a music… - A. R. Rahman

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What one thinks is possible might not always be so. I try to do my best but, finally, everything lies in God's hands. I consider my skills as a musician to be a blessing from God. Even today, before I perform, I am unsure of whether I will be able to move my audience. I leave everything to Him... He pulls the strings in my life.

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About A. R. Rahman

Allah-Rakha Rahman (born A. S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1967) is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist. Rahman redefined the contemporary Indian music. His works are notable for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and traditional orchestral arrangements. Time has described him as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer. Rahman has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, in addition to numerous Filmfare and other awards. His extensive body of work for film and the stage has earned him the nickname "the Mozart of Madras". In 2009, Time placed Rahman in its list of World's Most Influential People. The UK based World Music magazine Songlines named him one of 'Tomorrow's World Music Icons' in August 2011. Rahman has also been honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest Indian civilian award of the Government of India.

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Birth Name: A. S. Dileep Kumar
Alternative Names: Allahrakka Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman Dileep Kumar Rajagopala
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