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My biggest dream to connect people through music has come true. In a world where there are enough reasons to separate us, the Oscars have unified us.

A. R. Rahman

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A. R. Rahman
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: January 6
Composer
Entrepreneur
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Film Score Composer
Multi-Instrumentalist
Music Director
Musician
Madras
Allahrakka Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman
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