Happy birthday! AR Rahman turns 59 today

AR Rahman is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation.

Popular composer-musician-producer AR Rahman has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rahman, a cultural icon

Born Allah Rakkha Rahman in Chennai on January 6, 1967, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Rahman's not just a great composer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little A.R. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for AR Rahman as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, A.R., you're the best!

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