A.R. Rahman, born A.S. Dileep Kumar on October 10, 1966, in Madras, India, is a groundbreaking composer who revolutionized Indian film music since his debut in 1992 with Roja. Fusing pop, rock, and traditional sounds, he has collaborated with numerous luminaries, earning two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire and solidifying his status as a global music icon.