After nearly three decades, this internationally celebrated Indian composer, who changed his birth name, following a religious conversion, separated from his wife, leaving his three talented, musically-inclined children to navigate the fallout.
Music director and singer divorced
He is one of India’s most famous music directors and singers, his songs are etched in people’s minds. After 29 years, he divorced his wife, who he has three children with.
He converted to Islam
He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, his father was also a music composer, his mother was a Muslim. His father was Hindu but at the age of 23, this singer converted to Islam. His real name is said to be AS Dilip Kumar but after his spiritual experience, he changed his religion and his name.
His siblings
He has three sisters and no brother. One of his sisters is also an Indian playback singer and music composer of films. She is also the mother of GV Prakash Kumar and Bhavani Sri.
His marriage
He had an arranged marriage with his ex-wife. He told in a chat show that his mother had fixed his marriage because he did not have time to look for a bride. But he knew that this was the right time to get married, so he asked his mother to find a bride for him there.
Who is he?
It is none other than AR Rahman. He and Saira Banu (his ex-wife) have three children, two daughters and a son. AR Rahman’s daughters are named Khatija and Rahima and his son is named Amin.
AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman
Khatija Rahman came into the limelight when she married Riyasuddin Sheikh Mohammed. Riyasuddin Sheikh Mohammed, Wizkid’s son, is an audio engineer and businessman, and Khatija followed in her father’s footsteps to become a singer and music composer.
AR Rahman’s second daughter Rahima Rahman
AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s second daughter is Rahima Rahman. Coming from a musical family, Rahima Rahman provided vocals for the music video Ahimsa, but she also captivates audiences with her culinary skills, having completed a catering course at the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) in Dubai. She has a passion for cooking and dreams of becoming not just a chef but a restaurant owner.
AR Rahman’s son AR Amin
AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s son, AR Amin, is also following in his father’s footsteps. He is currently 20 years old and is a Bollywood playback singer. He began his career with the Telugu film O Kadhal Kanmani, which was composed by Rahman. Apart from singing in films, Amin has also lent his voice to many music videos.
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