<p>AR Rahman&#39;s priceless contribution to the world of music is inexplicable, irreplaceable; something that can never be recreated or surpassed in this lifetime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the maestro rings in his 51st birthday today, we take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about the emperor of melodies.</p>

<p>- AR Rahman was born as Dileep Shekhar in Tamil Nadu. His father, Rajagopala Kulashekhara, was a renowned music composer/director and worked chiefly for Malayalam cinema.&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Allah Rakha Rahman is also known as Isai Puyal and the Mozart of Madras.</p>

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<p>- The maestro is also skilled in playing musical instruments like guitar, drums, fingerboard, keyboard, piano, among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Rahman takes pride in collaborating with musicians and artists from all across the globe, some of the most noticeable acts include his collaboration with, Nicole Scherzinger, SuperHeavy, will.i.am, Dido among others.</p>

<p>- Rahman belts a long list of awards and honours ranging from, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, National Award, National Lata Mangeshkar Award to Filmfare awards and prestigious international accolades like the Grammys, the BAFTA Awards, the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>- Rahman&#39;s contribution to regional cinema is also unparalleled. He rendered music to some of the most celebrated Hindi movies like <em>Taal</em>, <em>Lagaan</em>, <em>Sathiya</em>, <em>Rang De Basanti</em>, <em>Yuva</em>, <em>Rockstar</em>, <em>Jodha Akbar</em>, <em>Guru</em>, <em>Swades</em>, <em>Dil Se</em> and Hollywood blockbusters like <em>127 Hours</em> and <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>. The music wizard is known to have worked closely with Director Mani Ratnam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Rahman also has honorary doctorates from Middlesex University, Aligarh Muslim University, Anna University in Chennai, Miami University in Ohio and Berklee College of Music, US.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>AR Rahman is credited with a double decade contribution to the world of music, not only in India but across national borders.</p>

<p>Here&#39;s wishing him a very Happy Birthday and thanking him for the musical&nbsp;marvels that he&#39;s created for us to enjoy and cherish.&nbsp;</p>

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Allah Rakha Rahman is also known as Isai Puyal and the Mozart of Madras.

AR Rahman's priceless contribution to the world of music is inexplicable, irreplaceable; something that can never be recreated or surpassed in this lifetime. As the maestro rings in his 51st birthday today, we take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about the emperor of melodies. - AR Rahman was born as Dileep Shekhar in Tamil Nadu. His father, Rajagopala Kulashekhara, was a renowned music composer/director and worked chiefly for Malayalam cinema. - Allah Rakha Rahman is also known as Isai Puyal and the Mozart of Madras. A post shared by @arrahman on Apr 16, 2017 at 2:08am PDT × - The maestro is also skilled in playing musical instruments like guitar, drums, fingerboard, keyboard, piano, among others. - Rahman takes pride in collaborating with musicians and artists from all across the globe, some of the most noticeable acts include his collaboration with, Nicole Scherzinger, SuperHeavy, will.i.am, Dido among others. - Rahman belts a long list of awards and honours ranging from, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, National Award, National Lata Mangeshkar Award to Filmfare awards and prestigious international accolades like the Grammys, the BAFTA Awards, the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Jamming ..with Chris .. A post shared by @ arrahman on Nov 19, 2016 at 10:08am PST × - Rahman's contribution to regional cinema is also unparalleled. He rendered music to some of the most celebrated Hindi movies like Taal, Lagaan, Sathiya, Rang De Basanti, Yuva, Rockstar, Jodha Akbar, Guru, Swades, Dil Se and Hollywood blockbusters like 127 Hours and Slumdog Millionaire. The music wizard is known to have worked closely with Director Mani Ratnam. - Rahman also has honorary doctorates from Middlesex University, Aligarh Muslim University, Anna University in Chennai, Miami University in Ohio and Berklee College of Music, US. A post shared by @arrahman on Mar 18, 2017 at 8:54pm PDT × AR Rahman is credited with a double decade contribution to the world of music, not only in India but across national borders. Here's wishing him a very Happy Birthday and thanking him for the musical marvels that he's created for us to enjoy and cherish.

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