Surprising Facts about AR Rahman

      A.R.Rahman was born in a Mudiliar family (A Hindu Caste in Tamil Nadu)

His Mother's name was Kasturi ( changed to Kareema Begum after changing their religion)

AR Rahman was not passionate of Music, He dreamt to become a Electronics or Computer Engineer.

He liked Synthesiser (gifted by his father),which was combo of music and technology

father died when he was at the age of 9 years, he started playing keyboard for Illaiyaraja to earn

His Sisters illness was cured by Sheikh Abdul Quadir, which made them convert to Islam

He studied at Trinity college of Music at OXFORD University

Oscar winning song " JAI HO " was initially composed for The Movie Yuvvaraj

Finally his love and divine respect for music brought him and our India two Oscars proudly