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Indian composer, singer, and music producer renowned for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic sounds, world music, and orchestral arrangements.Born in Chennai, India. Debuted as film composer in 1992. Won two Academy Awards for 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008). Founded KM Music Conservatory. Awarded Padma Bhushan (2010). Composed for over 150 films across Indian languages and international productions.

• Converted to Islam in 1989 after his father's death, changing his name from Dileep Kumar to Allah Rakha Rahman.
• Faced extreme poverty in youth; supported family by playing keyboards after his father's death at age 9.
• First non-Western composer to win two Oscars in the same year (Best Original Score and Best Original Song for 'Jai Ho').
• Composed India's national sports anthem 'Jaya He' in 2010 and the official theme for 2023 FIFA World Cup 'Hayya Hayya'.
• Survived 2012 helicopter crash in Indonesia with minor injuries while traveling for a concert.