5 Achievements Of A.R. Rahman That Is As Unique As His Music

Music, truly knows no boundaries and if there is one person who has proved this statement true again and again, it is surely Alla Rakha Rahman. What started as a small dream in Madras has grown to be the personality who has been the epitome of Indian pride on different international platforms and has brough honor to the country on unnaccountable occassions.

Even though his soul penetrating music will always be the most unique and amazing about him, here are a few achievement of Mozart of Madras A.R. Rahman that are as unique as his music.

First Asian To Win Two Oscars In The Same Year

He won it for Slumdog Millionaire and 127 hours.

First Indian To Win The Golden Globes

Jai ho turned out to be pretty self-fulfilling.

Airtel's signature tune, composed by Rahman, is the world's most downloaded mobile music with over 150 million downloads.

This one is indelible from our memories.

First Indian To Appear On Apple’s Advertisement

Because why not!

First Indian Popular Artist To Perform at UN General Assembly

Before him, classical musician MS Subbulakshmi has had this honour.

Bow down to the maestro!