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There have been predictions that the world will come to an end on 21.12.12. But I look around me and I see so much scope for hope.

A. R. Rahman

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