20 Facts About The Mozart Of Madras - A.R. Rahman

As the 'Mozart of Madras' embarks on the journey of another beautiful year in his life, we try to imagine the music industry without an artist as talented as A.R. Rahman. He is as important for the music industry, as air is for survival. 

The beautiful work life of the music maestro started with Malayalam film Yodha and since then there has been no looking back, music runs in the blood. A.R. Rahman was a music enthusiast ever since he was a kid and he mastered the art of playing keyboard, piano, harmonium, synthesizer and guitar. 

But did you know, that A.R. Rahman's real name was Dilip Kumar and he converted to Islam (his mother's religion) in the year 1984 with other members of his family. There are a lot of other interesting facts about Allah Rakha Rahman that might interest you. 

Have a look.