A R Rahman (2010)

A true artist who has redefined contemporary Indian music, Academy-Award winning musician and composer A.R. Rahman has been hailed by TIME magazine as the “Mozart of Madras.” Considered by many to be the pride of India and holding the designation of being one of the world’s top 25 all-time, top selling recording artists, Rahman is a true icon in the world of music and cinematic scoring.

A.R. Rahman captured the international spotlight for his work on Fox Searchlight’s lauded Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman received two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Jai Ho.” He also became the first Indian artist to win a Golden Globe®, for Best Original Score and took home the Critics Choice Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Award and a BAFTA for his Slumdog Millionaire score. two Academy Awards for Best Original Music Score and Best Original Song at the 2009 Oscars. He has also won two Grammy Awards, for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album and Best Song Written for a Visual Media. Rahman was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honor, in 2010.

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