INTRODUCTION:
Today’s Topic is
quiet interesting; the personality whom we are going to see is Very, Very Favorite to Everyone and that to for Youngster’s Especially, Because his Music will
make Everyone to Enjoy and Dance, he is the King of Music,
yes it is of course none other than our" OSCAR HERO" A.R RAHMAN
He has received two
Academic awards Known as OSCAR Award, As a Indian he has made Identity to his
Motherland, his Hard work and dedication in Music made every one Proud, Only
Musician who Inspired Youngster’s, He creates a Magic in “7 SWARANGAL"
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| Rahman after Winning Oscar Awards |
ALLAHRAKKAR RAHMAN (A.R RAHMAN) – OSCAR NAYAGAN:
Born on Jan 6th 1966
Born as A.S.Dileep Kumar
He is a Composer, Singer, Song writer, Music Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist
and involved in Social Activities.
He has in- built Studio set up embedded at his residence called
“Panchathan Record Inn” at Chennai.
He started his Career in Early 1990’s for Film Roja.
He has Lended his Hand for many beneficial causes and
Supporting Charities.
EARLY LIFE:
Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu-India to a Musical Background a
Typical Mudaliar Tamil Family.
His Father name is R.K.Shekhar, A Film Music Composer, who
has composed Music for Tamil and Malayalam films.
He used to assist his Father for Recordings and Play
Keyboard Songs.
Lost his Father at the Age of 9.
He was motivated by his Mother.
Efficient in Playing Various Music Instruments like Piano,
Harmonium and Guitar.
He has worked with Other Composers like" M.S.Viswanathan and
Ilaiyaraja" .And also accompanied with Zakhir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.
Obtained Scholar Ship in Trinity College London.
At the Age of 23years,He has Changed his Name to Allahrakka
Rahman.
CAREER:
Started his Career in 1992 for the Film "ROJA".
He started his own inbuilt Studio called "PANCHATHAN RECORD INN" in the same year.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Roja Film was turning point in his Career.
"Chinna Chinna Aasai" Song from the Film Roja earned him identification.
"Chikku Bukku Rayila" Song from the Film Gentleman gave him more Recongnisation.
In 1995, Film's Like Indra, Mr. Romeo and Love Birds gained Considerable Notice.
He won 4 National Film Awards for the Movie "ROJA", "LAGAAN", "KANNATHIL MUTHAMITAAL" and MINSARA KANAVU".
He won TWO ACADEMY Awards also known as OSCAR'S for the Movie "SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE" as Best Original Music Score and for the Best Song called " JAI HO"
He won 15 Filmfare awards and 13 Filmfare awards for South.
He has 2 GRAMMY Awards in Hands.
One BAFTA Award(British Academy of Film & Television Arts).
4 Bollywood Music Awards.
1 Big star Entertainment Awards.
5 Cinema Express Awards.
4 Cine Goer's Awards.
2 GIFA Awards(Global Indian Film Awards)
11 International Indian Film Academy Awards.
4 Film Fan Awards.
4 Kala Sagar Awards
3 Sangeet Awards.
9 Screen Videocon Awards.
2 Screen Videocon Awards - South
5 Tamilnadu State Film Awards.
7 Zee Cine Awards.
3 Vijay Awards
1 Vikatan Award
3 V.Shantaram Award.
In 2000, " KANDUKONDAIN KANDUKONDAIN" and "ALAIPAYUTHEY" were Massive Musical Hit.
Worked with Numerous India Poet's and Senior Lyricists Like" GULZAR, VAALI and VAIRAMUTHU"
At 2009, he won the "Just Plain Folks Music Award" for the best Music Album for the film "VARALARU".
In 2008, He won Golden Globe Awards for the film " SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE" for the Song "JAI HO".
In 2010, "VTV & Enthiran" was the Block Buster Hit.
OTHER PROJECTS:
Apart from the Films " VANDE MATARAM" was its Original Composition which was released on India's 50th Anniversary of Independence in the year 1997.
In 1999, he shaked hands with Choreographer with Prabhu Deva, Shobana and along with some Tamil Cinema Dancing troop to perform with Michael Jackson in Munich Germany at his " Michael Jackson and Friends Concert".
In 2004, Rahman has performed three Successful World tours to the Audiences in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, United Kingdom, Canada, the United states and India.
Rahman has performed at "White House State Dinner" arranged by U.S President Barack Obama during the Official Visit of India Along with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 24th November Around 70 artists Rahman is also one who performed " We are the world 25 for Haiti" a Charity show to raise Emergency relief funds for 2010 " Haiti Earthquake".
In 2010, he composed "JAI JAI GARVE GUJARAT" in the honour of 50th Anniversary for Gujarat State, Meaning of "JAI JAI GARVE GUJARAT" is "Oh Hail the Pride of Gujarat".
In the same year he composed Tamil Album named "SEMMOZHIYAANA THAMIZH MOZHIYAAM" for "SEMMOZHI MANAADU".
Again in the same year he composed official Theme Song for "2010 Common wealth Games" song name is " Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto" meaning is "Live, Rise, Ascend, Win."
Organized first world tour named "A.R.Rahman "Jai Ho Concert","The Journey Home World Tour in 2010."
Some of his notable Compositions were Performed by the "London Philharmonic Orchestra" in April 2010.
On February 2011 Rahman Collaborated with "Michael Bolton" for his new Studio Album "Genes-The Duets Collection"
In January 2012 it was announced "German film Orchestra Babels berg" would join "KM Music Conservatory",Musicians of 100 members,concert Tours of 5 Indian Cities performing Rahman's Composition.The Tour named "Germany and India 2011-2012:Infinite Opportunities"
In Summer 2012,Rahman Composed a "Punjabi Song" for "London Olympic Opening Ceremony"organized by "Danny Boyle",a Part of Medley which will Showcase "The Indian Influence in the UK"
Other Indian Musician Ilaiyaraja's Song from Tamil Language film "RamLakshman"1981 was also choosed as a part of Medley.
On 20th December 2012 Rahman released the Single Album"Infinite Love" in both Languages English and Hindi Commemorating the Last day of the Mayan Calendar to Spread "Hope,Peace and Love."
MUSIC STYLE AND IMPACT:
Skilled in Carnatic Music,Western Classical and Hindustani Music.
Symphonic Orchestral Themes have identified his Scores Occasionally employing "Leitmotif".
In 1980's Rahman recorded and played arrangements on Monophonic Sounds,Synonymousing the Evergreen Musical Directors "K.V.Mahadevan and Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy".
In Later years he has changed his Fusion of Traditional Instruments with New Electronic Sounds and Technology.
His First Sound Track "ROJA" was listed in "TIME'S 10 BEST SOUND TRACKS" of all times in 2005.
"RON FAIR" a Music Producer Considers Rahman to be "One of the World's Great Living Composers in any Medium".
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Received "KALAIMAMANI" from the Government of Tamil Nadu for "EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC".
"SPECIAL MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS"from the Government of "UTTAR PRADESH" and Government of "MADHYA PRADESH".
"PADMASRI" from Government of India.
In 2006,He received "HONORARY AWARD" From "Stanford University".
In 2008"LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" recipient from "ROTARY CLUB OF MADRAS"
At 81st Academy Awards,He Received "HONORARY DOCTORATES" from"MIDDLE SEX UNIVERSITY" and "ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY"
Later the Year Rahman was Conferred the "HONORARY DOCTORATE"from "ANNA UNIVERSITY"in Chennai.
In 2010,Rahman was Awarded "PADMA BHUSHAN"India's Third largest Civilian Honour in 2010.
On 7th May 2012,he was Conferred "HONORARY DOCTORATE" from "MIAMI UNIVERSITY"Ohio.
During this Speech he mentioned that he has received Christmas Card from the "US PRESIDENT'S FAMILY",A Invitation for Dinner at "WHITE HOUSE"
PERSONAL LIFE:
He is married to Saira Banu,He has 3 Children's Khatija,Rahima and Ameen.
Ameen has Sung the famous Track "NANA" from "Couples Retreat".
Daughter Khatija sang the Track"PUDHIYA MANIDHA"from "Enthiran".
SOCIAL WORKS:
In 2004,he was the "GLOBAL AMBASSADOR" of the Stop TB Partnership,a Project by "WHO" World Health Organization.
He has involved in the Charity "SAVE THE CHILDREN"in India and worked with Yusuf Islam for Song "INDIAN OCEAN"
In 2006,Composed a "THEME MUSIC" for a Short film for "THE BANYAN" In aid of Destitute Women's in Chennai.
In 2008 he sang a Song "JIYA SE JIYA"inspired for "FREE HUG CAMPAIGN" along with noted Percussionist "SIVAMANI",It was Promoted to Various Cities in India.
CONCLUSION:
He is a "MAN OF SIMPLICITY"
He Uttered a First word "ELLA PUGHAZHUM IRAIVANUKKE" in Tamil which literally means "ALL PRAISES DEDICATED TO GOD" , In 81st "ACADEMY AWARD CEREMONY".This Represents the "CHARACTER OF SIMPLICITY".