AR Rahman turns 47 - The Indian music maestro AR Ra- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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The Indian music maestro AR Rahman turns 47 today.

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A two-time Academy Award winning film composer, record producer and a musician, Rahman has been named as 'Mozart of Madras' by TIME magazine.

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Born in a musically Mudaliar affluent Tamil family, Rahman had a tough childhood as his father passed away when he was 9.

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He started his career as a keyboard player and an arranger in a band called "Roots". Here, Rahman can be seen with A Sivamani, John Anthony and the late Jojo, the other members of the band. (TOI Photo)Read More

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In 1992, Rahman established a music recording and mixing studio attached to the backyard of his house. The studio kick started his career and later on went on to become the most advanced recording studio in India, and one of Asia's most sophisticated and high-tech studios.

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