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The idea of music is to liberate the listener and lead him to a frame where he feels he is elevated.

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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Listeners
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Ideas
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I was a common man, and I will always remain a common man. No amount of stardom will ever consume my soul. Money comes, money goes. Fame comes, fame goes. I believe every human being is a celebrity in their own right.
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I love the voice - it’s the most perfect instrument ever heard. It’s God given.
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