Allah-Rakha Rahman born A. S. Dileep Kumar on 6 January 1967 is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist.Rahman's 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. 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).
At a Glance
Profession:Singer-Musician
Age: 47
Source of earnings: Film songs, concerts
Education: Studied Western Classical Music at Trinity College of Music, Oxford University
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3
Residence: Chennai
