AR Rahman discreetly says his daughter Khatija has 'freedom to choose' after facing flak for wearing 'naqaab'
Khatija also took to Facebook to address the controversy.
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AR Rahman and his daughter Khatija (L)
MUMBAI: AR Rahman has defended his daughter appearing in a veil despite facing flak on social media, saying she has the right to choose her outfit.
While interviewing her double Oscar-winning father on the 10th anniversary of "Slumdog Millionaire", Khatija was seen wearing a saree and a veil, which drew sharp reactions on the social media.
(L-R) Gulzar, Anil Kapoor, AR Rahman, Sukhwinder Singh and Ila Arun take part in an event to celebrate ten years since winning the Oscar award for Best Original Score in 2009 for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire', in Mumbai
The composer, 51, shared a picture of the women of his family where his wife Sairaa and other daughter Raheema are without any veil but Khatija had her face covered.
Khatija also took to Facebook to address the controversy.
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Allah Rakha Rahman is more than just a name for his millions of followers. As the music maestro turns 51 today, here are some lesser-known facts about the legend.
Allah Rakha Rahman is more than just a name for his millions of followers. As the music maestro turns 51 today, here are some lesser-known facts about the legend.
Rahman was born Dileep Kumar, into a Hindu family. The music composer went on to embrace Islam at the age of 23, after he met his spiritual guru, Qadri Islam.
Rahman was born Dileep Kumar, into a Hindu family. The music composer went on to embrace Islam at the age of 23, after he met his spiritual guru, Qadri Islam.
Rahman originally wanted to become an engineer, before taking a liking for a keyboard gifted by his father and turning to music.
Here: A.R. Rahman as an 18-year-old with members of the band 'Roots and Magic', with whom he performed once at the Music Academy. (From Left) Dheena, A Sivamani, AR Rahman, John Anthony, the late Jojo.
Rahman originally wanted to become an engineer, before taking a liking for a keyboard gifted by his father and turning to music.
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Isai Puyal, another name given to Rahman, roughly translates into 'A musical cyclone'.
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Rahman tied the knot with Saira Banu in 1995. The couple have three children – Khatija, Rahima and Ameen. The music legend shares his birthday with his son Ameen.
Rahman tied the knot with Saira Banu in 1995. The couple have three children – Khatija, Rahima and Ameen. The music legend shares his birthday with his son Ameen.
Rahman is the first Asian to have won 2 Oscars in the same year. He also has two Grammy Awards to his credit for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri recipient has also won 4 National Awards.
Even a street in Ontario, Canada, has been named in his honour.
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