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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.

A. R. Rahman

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A. R. Rahman
Age: 58
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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