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A R Rahman A R Rahman IntroductionIntroduction

Allah Rakha Rahman was born on January 6, 1967 in Allah Rakha Rahman was born on January 6, 1967 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India as A. S. Dileep Kumar.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India as A. S. Dileep Kumar.

His genres are Film score, Theatre, World Music .His genres are Film score, Theatre, World Music . He is designated as Composer, record producer, He is designated as Composer, record producer,

music director, singer, instrumentalist, arranger, music director, singer, instrumentalist, arranger, programmer .programmer .

He is active since 1985 , and is succeeding with a He is active since 1985 , and is succeeding with a great speed . great speed .

Time Magazine has referred to him as the "Mozart Time Magazine has referred to him as the "Mozart of Madras" and several Tamil commentators have of Madras" and several Tamil commentators have coined him the nickname Isai Puyal which in English coined him the nickname Isai Puyal which in English means Music Storm .means Music Storm .

A R Rahman - Early life & A R Rahman - Early life & InfluencesInfluences

A. R. Rahman was born in a musically affluent Tamil A. R. Rahman was born in a musically affluent Tamil family. His father R. K. Shekhar, was a Chennai family. His father R. K. Shekhar, was a Chennai based composer and conductor for Malayalam films. based composer and conductor for Malayalam films. Rahman lost his father at a very young age , so Rahman lost his father at a very young age , so they gave their musical instruments on rent as a they gave their musical instruments on rent as a source of income. He was raised by his muslim source of income. He was raised by his muslim mother Kareema (Kashturi). During these formative mother Kareema (Kashturi). During these formative years, Rahman served as a keyboard player and an years, Rahman served as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as "Roots", with childhood arranger in bands such as "Roots", with childhood friend and percussionist Sivamani, John Anthony, friend and percussionist Sivamani, John Anthony, Suresh Peters, JoJo and Raja. Rahman is the founder Suresh Peters, JoJo and Raja. Rahman is the founder of the Chennai-based rock group, "Nemesis Avenue" of the Chennai-based rock group, "Nemesis Avenue"

A R Rahman - Early life & A R Rahman - Early life & InfluencesInfluences

He played the keyboard and piano, the synthesizer, the He played the keyboard and piano, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer, in particular increased because, he says, it synthesizer, in particular increased because, he says, it was the “ideal combination of music and technology". was the “ideal combination of music and technology".

He began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. He began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. At the age of 11,he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe At the age of 11,he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe of Ilaiyaraaja.of Ilaiyaraaja.

Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kunnakud Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on Hussain, Kunnakud Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on world tours and obtained a scholarship to the Trinity world tours and obtained a scholarship to the Trinity College of Music where he graduated with a degree in College of Music where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music .Western classical music .

A R Rahman Film Scoring A R Rahman Film Scoring & Soundtracks & Soundtracks

One of the most imp. success in his whole career are One of the most imp. success in his whole career are the golden globe & the two academy awards for the the golden globe & the two academy awards for the soundtracks of the film , slumdog millionare .soundtracks of the film , slumdog millionare .

In film roja , Rahman won National Film Award for In film roja , Rahman won National Film Award for Best Music Direction , Tamil Nadu State Film Award Best Music Direction , Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction , Filmfare Best Music for Best Music Direction , Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil) , Listed in TIME's "10 Best Director Award (Tamil) , Listed in TIME's "10 Best Soundtracks" of all time in 2005 .Soundtracks" of all time in 2005 .

In Film Slumdog , Raman won Academy Award for In Film Slumdog , Raman won Academy Award for Best Original Music Score , Academy Award for Best Best Original Music Score , Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho", BAFTA Award for Best Film Original Song for "Jai Ho", BAFTA Award for Best Film Music , Golden Globe Award for Best Original ScoreMusic , Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score

Shankar Ehsaan LoyShankar Ehsaan Loy Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (S-E-L) is an acclaimed Indian Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (S-E-L) is an acclaimed Indian

musical trio consisting of musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa.Ehsan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. They came They came together to provide music for several Indian Films such together to provide music for several Indian Films such as Mission Kashmir (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kal as Mission Kashmir (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Bunty Aur Babli (2005) , Taare Ho Naa Ho (2003), Bunty Aur Babli (2005) , Taare Zameen Par (2007) and most recently for Rock on!! Zameen Par (2007) and most recently for Rock on!! (2008). (2008).

All the members combine their taste, the Carnatic and All the members combine their taste, the Carnatic and Hindustani vocal tradition (Shankar), Western Rock Hindustani vocal tradition (Shankar), Western Rock (Ehsaan) and a deep understanding of fusion between (Ehsaan) and a deep understanding of fusion between music and technology (the Electronic Synthesizer) music and technology (the Electronic Synthesizer) (Loy). (Loy).

Shankar Ehsaan LoyShankar Ehsaan LoyThe WinningsThe Winnings

The trio won several awards :-The trio won several awards :- Filmfare awards (Filmfare awards (Bunty Aur Babli, Kal Ho Bunty Aur Babli, Kal Ho

Naa HoNaa Ho)) RD Burman Award (RD Burman Award (Dil Chahta HaiDil Chahta Hai) and ) and Star screen awards (Star screen awards (Mission Kashmir, Bunty Mission Kashmir, Bunty

Aur Babli, Dil Chahta HaiAur Babli, Dil Chahta Hai)) In 2004, they bagged the National award for In 2004, they bagged the National award for

the film the film Kal Ho Naa Ho. Kal Ho Naa Ho. Besides these, the song Aaj ki raat from Besides these, the song Aaj ki raat from Don Don

- The Chase Begins Again- The Chase Begins Again was reused by AR was reused by AR Rahman in his Oscar winning soundtrack Rahman in his Oscar winning soundtrack Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire . .

Shankar MahadevanShankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer a music Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer a music

composer and an accomplished musician in Tamil composer and an accomplished musician in Tamil cinema .cinema .

He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that provides music to Bollywood films.that provides music to Bollywood films.

From left to right: Zakir Hussain, U. Srinivas, From left to right: Zakir Hussain, U. Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan, John McLaughin, Shankar Mahadevan, John McLaughin, Selvaganesh Vinayakram, during a performance Selvaganesh Vinayakram, during a performance by the band Remember Shakti, 2004.by the band Remember Shakti, 2004.

Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan Early LifeEarly Life

Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chennai, India to a Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chennai, India to a Tamil family, and grew up in Mumbai.Tamil family, and grew up in Mumbai.

He learned Indian Classical Music and Carnatic music He learned Indian Classical Music and Carnatic music in his childhood and started playing Veena at the age in his childhood and started playing Veena at the age of five. of five.

He played Veena in the first song of Bhimsen Joshi and He played Veena in the first song of Bhimsen Joshi and Lata Mangeshkar togeather composed by Shrinivas Lata Mangeshkar togeather composed by Shrinivas Khale .He went to OLPS High School in Chembur.Khale .He went to OLPS High School in Chembur.

He graduated in 1988 with a degree in Electronics He graduated in 1988 with a degree in Electronics Engineering from R.A.I.T, under the Mumbai University Engineering from R.A.I.T, under the Mumbai University ..

As of now he sings songs in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, As of now he sings songs in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada,Telugu, Marathi, and Carnatic. Kannada,Telugu, Marathi, and Carnatic.

Shankar Mahadevan WinningsShankar Mahadevan Winnings The awards won by him are :-The awards won by him are :- Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award 20072007: : Yesudas Award for his outstanding contribution to Yesudas Award for his outstanding contribution to to Indian Film Musicto Indian Film Music National Film AwardsNational Film Awards 20002000 : : For Best Playback Singer (Male) for song: "YennaFor Best Playback Singer (Male) for song: "Yenna Solla Pogirai" from Kandukondain Kandukondain.Solla Pogirai" from Kandukondain Kandukondain. Filmfare Awards Filmfare Awards

20032003: : Best Music Direction win for Kal Ho Naa HoBest Music Direction win for Kal Ho Naa Ho 20052005: : Best Music Direction win for Bunty Aur Babli..Best Music Direction win for Bunty Aur Babli.. Star Screen Awards Star Screen Awards 20002000: : Best Background Music nomination for MissionBest Background Music nomination for Mission Kashmir .Kashmir . 20012001: : Best Music Direction win for Dil Chahta HaiBest Music Direction win for Dil Chahta Hai 20052005: : Best Best

Music Direction win for Bunty aur BabliMusic Direction win for Bunty aur Babli 20092009: : Star Screen Awards Best Music Director "win" forStar Screen Awards Best Music Director "win" for Rock onRock on

Ehsaan NooraniEhsaan Noorani Ehsaan noorani , the famous musician & Guitarist Ehsaan noorani , the famous musician & Guitarist

was born on October 12, 1963 . Ehsaan Noorani is was born on October 12, 1963 . Ehsaan Noorani is the member of the shankar Ehsaan loy trio .the member of the shankar Ehsaan loy trio .

He was the bass guitarist for many music He was the bass guitarist for many music directors before he started composing music. directors before he started composing music. Ehsaan has also studied music with Mr. Bismarck Ehsaan has also studied music with Mr. Bismarck Rodrigues, an experienced guitar teacher from Rodrigues, an experienced guitar teacher from Mumbai (Bombay) .Mumbai (Bombay) .

He is active since 1986 with an age of 45 .He is active since 1986 with an age of 45 .

Ehsaan Noorani : The Ehsaan Noorani : The winningswinnings The awards won by him are :-The awards won by him are :-

National Film Awards, IndiaNational Film Awards, India 20042004: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho IIFA AwardsIIFA Awards 20042004: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho 20062006: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Bunty aur BabliBunty aur Babli Filmfare AwardsFilmfare Awards

20012001: : RD Burman Award for New Music Talent RD Burman Award for New Music Talent winwin for for Dil Dil Chahta haiChahta hai 20032003: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho 20052005: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Bunty Aur BabliBunty Aur Babli Star Screen Awards Star Screen Awards 20012001: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Dil Chahta HaiDil Chahta Hai 20052005: : Best Music Direction for Best Music Direction for Bunty aur BabliBunty aur Babli Zee Cine AwardsZee Cine Awards 20062006: : Best Music Director for Best Music Director for Bunty aur BabliBunty aur Babli

Loy MendonsaLoy Mendonsa Loy MendonsaLoy Mendonsa is part of the is part of the Shankar-Shankar-

Ehsaan-LoyEhsaan-Loy trio which consist of himself, trio which consist of himself, Shankar Mahadevan and Ehsaan Noorani. Shankar Mahadevan and Ehsaan Noorani.

Before becoming a music composer, he Before becoming a music composer, he was a keyboard musician for famous was a keyboard musician for famous music composers such as A. R. Rahman music composers such as A. R. Rahman and Nadeem-Shravan.and Nadeem-Shravan.

His winnings ar the same as ehsaan His winnings ar the same as ehsaan noorani .noorani .

Anu MalikAnu Malik Anwar Malik, better known as Anu Malik is a music Anwar Malik, better known as Anu Malik is a music

director in the bollywood . director in the bollywood . The son of composer Sardar Malik, Anu Malik learnt The son of composer Sardar Malik, Anu Malik learnt

music from Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma . He made his music from Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma . He made his debut in 1981 with Poonam. He composed for various debut in 1981 with Poonam. He composed for various films like Sohni Mahiwal and Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi, films like Sohni Mahiwal and Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi, but he did not get the required attention, or recognition. but he did not get the required attention, or recognition. One of the only producers that always returned to him One of the only producers that always returned to him were FC Mehra's Eagle Films.were FC Mehra's Eagle Films.

Anu Malik arrived in 1993 with Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Anu Malik arrived in 1993 with Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayee, Jaanam, Sir, and Baazigar. Ayee, Jaanam, Sir, and Baazigar.

The next year, he won the FilmFare Award for Baazigar . The next year, he won the FilmFare Award for Baazigar .

Anu Malik Recognition & Anu Malik Recognition & Style Of MusicStyle Of Music

He got his real recognition when his work was used He got his real recognition when his work was used in films such as Aks, Fiza, Filhal and Mujhe Kuch in films such as Aks, Fiza, Filhal and Mujhe Kuch Kehena hai (among others).Kehena hai (among others).

One great reason for his success is that he can One great reason for his success is that he can give music to every film without being repetitive give music to every film without being repetitive

His choice of musicians is also very nice , e.g. other His choice of musicians is also very nice , e.g. other musicians choose such as Nadeem Shravan, who musicians choose such as Nadeem Shravan, who tend to prefer mainstream singers like Kumar Sanu tend to prefer mainstream singers like Kumar Sanu and popular lyricist Sameer in all their films . and popular lyricist Sameer in all their films .

But, Anu malik gives chance to all the singers & But, Anu malik gives chance to all the singers & lyricist . He used singers like Sonu Nigam (with the lyricist . He used singers like Sonu Nigam (with the song Ke Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border) to provide a song Ke Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border) to provide a great variety .great variety .

Anu Malik - Other DeedsAnu Malik - Other Deeds He did a great work after his collaborations with He did a great work after his collaborations with

some great directors such as alisha chinai , Sonu some great directors such as alisha chinai , Sonu Nigam , JP Dutta , etc. Nigam , JP Dutta , etc.

Anu Malik has remained one of the judges on the TV Anu Malik has remained one of the judges on the TV show , Indian Idol, throughout each season( show , Indian Idol, throughout each season( I,II,III,IV).I,II,III,IV).

Anu Malik also does playback singing for his Anu Malik also does playback singing for his compositions. Although he is not a mainstream compositions. Although he is not a mainstream singer, he has a unique style.singer, he has a unique style.

He is sometimes accused of Plagiarism (use other’s He is sometimes accused of Plagiarism (use other’s writings , thoughts , etc as one’s own )& he paid the writings , thoughts , etc as one’s own )& he paid the required credits on the album cover to the original required credits on the album cover to the original composer. composer.

Anu Malik The winnings Anu Malik The winnings Anu Malik has won The National Film Anu Malik has won The National Film

Award for Best Music Direction for the film Award for Best Music Direction for the film Refugee in 2001.Refugee in 2001.

He won the Filmfare Best Music Director He won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award twice for Main Hoon Na (2004) and Award twice for Main Hoon Na (2004) and Baazigar (1993). Baazigar (1993).

He also got Special Jury Award (Filmfare) He also got Special Jury Award (Filmfare) in 2000 for his outstanding contribution in in 2000 for his outstanding contribution in musicmusic..

Bapi LahiriBapi Lahiri Bappi Lahiri or Alokesh Lahiri was born on 27 Bappi Lahiri or Alokesh Lahiri was born on 27

November 1952 in calcutta , West bengal in a November 1952 in calcutta , West bengal in a family rich with classical musicfamily rich with classical music

He pioneered the use of disco music in Indian He pioneered the use of disco music in Indian cinema, and also sang some of his own cinema, and also sang some of his own compositions. compositions.

He was popular in the 1980s with films like Disco He was popular in the 1980s with films like Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi among Dancer, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi among others. others.

He is very fond of jewellery and is usually found He is very fond of jewellery and is usually found wearing gold ornaments and black glasses. wearing gold ornaments and black glasses.

Bapi Lahiri Early LifeBapi Lahiri Early Life Bapi Lahiri’s father, Aparesh Lahiri was a famous Bapi Lahiri’s father, Aparesh Lahiri was a famous

Bengali singer and his mother, Bashabi Lahiri was a Bengali singer and his mother, Bashabi Lahiri was a musician and a singer who was well known in musician and a singer who was well known in classical music and Shyama Sangeet. He was their classical music and Shyama Sangeet. He was their only child.only child.

Bapi lahiri’s ambitions were as high as sky ! He Bapi lahiri’s ambitions were as high as sky ! He wanted to be famous ,not only nationally , but also wanted to be famous ,not only nationally , but also internationally . He started playing tabla at a very internationally . He started playing tabla at a very small age ( Three years) .small age ( Three years) .

He was firstly taught by his parents, and then he He was firstly taught by his parents, and then he got a chance in a Bengali film ,daadu in 1972 at the got a chance in a Bengali film ,daadu in 1972 at the age of 19 .age of 19 .

Bapi Lahiri Bollywood and Bapi Lahiri Bollywood and Style of MusicStyle of Music

He came to Bollywood at the young age of 19. The He came to Bollywood at the young age of 19. The first film for which he composed music was Nanha first film for which he composed music was Nanha Shikari (1973).Shikari (1973).

The turning point of his career was Tahir Husain's The turning point of his career was Tahir Husain's Hindi film, Zakhmee (1975), for which he composed Hindi film, Zakhmee (1975), for which he composed music and doubled as a playback singer .music and doubled as a playback singer .

He also scored music for many Hindi films produced He also scored music for many Hindi films produced from South India.from South India.

Bappi Lahiri pioneered the use of disco music in Bappi Lahiri pioneered the use of disco music in Indian cinema with an Indian flavour. Indian cinema with an Indian flavour.

Most of his songs would be rendered by the two Most of his songs would be rendered by the two greats of Bollywood, Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle. greats of Bollywood, Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.

Vishal shekharVishal shekhar Vishal-Shekhar are a music directing duo (Vishal Vishal-Shekhar are a music directing duo (Vishal

Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani) for Bollywood films.Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani) for Bollywood films. They have had a number of successes including They have had a number of successes including

Jhankaar Beats, Om Shanti Om, Tara Rum Pum, Jhankaar Beats, Om Shanti Om, Tara Rum Pum, Salaam Namaste, Dus, Bluffmaster, Tashan, Salaam Namaste, Dus, Bluffmaster, Tashan, Bachna Ae Haseeno and Dostana.Bachna Ae Haseeno and Dostana.

They came into demand when they composed the They came into demand when they composed the score for the film , Jahnkar Beats.score for the film , Jahnkar Beats.

Their efforts paid off when they won the Filmfare Their efforts paid off when they won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for Jhankaar Beats.Jhankaar Beats.

Vishal & ShekharVishal & Shekhar Vishal Dadlani is also the vocalist of Mumbai-based Vishal Dadlani is also the vocalist of Mumbai-based

electronic band Pentagram, and was a sometime-VJ electronic band Pentagram, and was a sometime-VJ at Channel V.at Channel V.

Shekhar is married and has a daughter named Shekhar is married and has a daughter named Bipasha. Vishal is still very much a part of the Indian Bipasha. Vishal is still very much a part of the Indian rock band Pentagram. Shekhar is a trained classical rock band Pentagram. Shekhar is a trained classical singer and has a sound base of Indian music. singer and has a sound base of Indian music.

Their music is thus a combination of Indian classical Their music is thus a combination of Indian classical with western rock influence brought by Vishal. with western rock influence brought by Vishal.

They also were the mentors of Raja Hasan in Sa Re They also were the mentors of Raja Hasan in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007, a popular singing contest Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007, a popular singing contest on Zee TV . on Zee TV .