A. R. Rahman

Oscar-winning Indian film composer · age 59

A. R. Rahman photo

life in chapters

6 milestones from birth to now, with A.'s age at every one.

1960s

  1. Birth

    Born January 6, 1967

1990s

  1. age ~25 Career milestone

    Breaks through with the Roja soundtrack

    composer

    Rahman's debut film score for Mani Ratnam's Roja launched his career and won him the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

2000s

  1. age ~42 Award

    Wins Golden Globe and BAFTA for Slumdog Millionaire

    winner

    Rahman took the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards for the score of Slumdog Millionaire.

  2. age 42 Award

    Wins two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire

    winner

    Rahman won Best Original Score and Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards for the film Slumdog Millionaire.

2010s

  1. age ~43 Award

    Awarded the Padma Bhushan

    honoree

    Rahman received the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour.

  2. age 43 Award

    Wins two Grammy Awards

    winner

    Rahman won Best Compilation Soundtrack Album and Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 52nd Grammy Awards.

age 59 now

Still going