Happy Birthday To Music Magician AR Rahman

Legendary music director Ar Rahman celebrates his 56th birthday today. He is fondly called as ‘Isai Puyal’ and ‘Mozart of Madras’. Celebrities and fans have poured in their love and best wishes for him on Twitter. The Music Magician has been weaving his magic for the last three decades. He has been honoured with prestigious accolades over the years for his works, including six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award and many more. In 2010 he was conferred with nation's third highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan by Indian government. 

Ar Rahman was used to compose music for advertisements and with Mani Ratnam discovering his talent, he has entered into films. His debut as music director in cinemas was happened with Mani Ratnam's Roja and won National award. Since then, he has became a permanent music composer for all Mani Ratnam's films. He entered into Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma's Rangeela. There is no turning back for Rahman and he is still considered as one of the top musicians in North and South Film industries.

Rahman has changed music scenario in Indian films with his new sounding and orchestration. He introduced many new singers and technology to the music world. He is also a humanitarian and.philathropist raising funds and donations for number of causes. In an effort to raise awareness about climate change, Ar Rahman collaborated with other illustrious musicians and artists on a global project titled "Hands Around The World". The legend also recieved a rare honour where City of Markham in Canada named a street after him. His son AR Ameen also celebrating birthday on the same day along with his father.

CineJosh wishing the wizard of music Ar Rahman a wonderful birthday and continue to compose eternal music.