Musician AR Rahman Divorce News: The news of divorce of Oscar winning composer and singer AR Rahman has given a deep shock to his fans. His wife has decided to separate from her husband after 30 years of marriage. While issuing a press release, their lawyer has also given the reason for their separation. Meanwhile, let us tell you why AR Rahman changed his religion.
How did Rahman become 'Allah Rakha' from Dilip Kumar?
AR Rahman is considered among the top musicians of the music world today, he was born on 6 January 1966 in Chennai. Very few people know that AR Rahman's real name was Dilip Kumar, but at the behest of a Sufi saint, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Allah Rakha Rahman. His journey was not only personal, but he entered the world of music with a new identity and is today counted among the best musicians in the world.
Childhood spent in financial crisis
Rahman's father RK Shekhar was a composer in Malayalam films. However, Rahman's childhood was full of struggles. His family faced financial hardships after losing his father when he was just nine years old. The situation had become so bad that even the musical instruments of the house had to be sold. But instead of breaking Rahman, these difficulties made him stronger.
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When Rahman was 11 years old, he started playing synthesizer with his childhood friend Shivamani in 'Rahman Band Roots'. He also founded Chennai's famous band 'Nemesis Avenue'. His musical image further improved when he received a scholarship from Trinity College, London. There he received an education in Western classical music, which led to the diversity and depth of his music.
When did Rahman get his first break?
After his debut in music, Rahman got his first break in 1992 with film director Mani Ratnam's film 'Roja'. The music of this film made Rahman an overnight star. He was honored with the Filmfare Award for his very first film. After this, Rahman left an indelible mark from Bollywood to Hollywood with his brilliant musical style.
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