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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: 58
Born: 1967
Born: January 6
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Madras
Allahrakka Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman
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No regrets. There is no time for that. Regret is boring.
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Sometimes I intentionally cut it off. I just want to be in silence, especially when I'm traveling. I watch movies without sound.
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