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AR Rahman to perform live in Bengaluru after seven years

Rahman will be accompanied by an artist line-up that includes Harshdeep Kaur, Udit Narayan and Haricharan, among others.

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Promoted by Vonamor Media, this will be the beginning of Rahman’s India tour of 2018-19.
BENGALURU: Grammy and Oscar-winning musician, A.R. Rahman is going to perform in Bengaluru after seven years as part of his ‘One Heart Tour’ on December 22 at Ozone Urbana. The musician and composer will be accompanied by an artist line-up that includes Harshdeep Kaur, Udit Narayan, Haricharan, Ranjit Barot, Vijay Prakash, Shweta Mohan, Neeti Mohan and Jonita Gandhi.

Speaking of his concert tour, Rahman says, “It is exciting for me to be back in Bengaluru after so many years. The people here have always been so welcoming to me and I am excited to bring them this celebration of music.” The bestselling artist’s Bengaluru concert will feature a mix of old favourites as well as upcoming Hindi and Tamil tracks.

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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. Here: A.R. Rahman as an 18-year-old with members of the band 'Roots a..
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Rahman made his feature film debut with Mani Ratnam's 'Roja'. He went on to win his first National Award for the film. The win created history as never before had the award been given to a first-time film composer.

Isai Puyal, another name given to Rahman, roughly translates into 'A musical cyclone'.

Here: AR Rahman with Mani Ratnam (l) during the making of 'Roja'.
Rahman made his feature film debut with Mani Ratnam's 'Roja'. He went on to win his first National Award for the film. The win created history as never before had the award been given to a first-time..
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Rahman, who initially thought music was a means to make ends meet after the demise of his father, went on to create some of the finest tunes of our time. His talent was evident from the start, when as a kid, he played four keyboards at once on Doordarshan’s 'Wonder Balloon'.
Rahman, who initially thought music was a means to make ends meet after the demise of his father, went on to create some of the finest tunes of our time. His talent was evident from the start, when a..
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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.
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 Natio..
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Having collaborated with the likes of Iggy Azalea, Dido, M.I.A, The Pussycat Dolls and Kendrick Lamar, his new role as an anchor of Amazon series “Harmony with A. R. Rahman” to making a directorial debut later this year – Rahman has been in the news.

Promoted by Vonamor Media, this will be the beginning of Rahman’s India tour of 2018-19.


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