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3. Unique achievement for A.R. Rahman

Music maestro became the first Indian to be nominated in 3 categories at the Academy Awards for his music score in the British-Indian movie Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman scripted history in the year 2009 by becoming the first Indian to win 2 Oscar awards for the Best Original Score for Slumdog Millionaire and “Jai Ho” song.

4. Educational qualification of A.R. Rahman

Composer, lyricist, and worldwide acclaimed singer, A R Rahman left school in the midway to support his family after his father’s untimely death. He later completed his education from Madras Christian College higher secondary school.

He also received a scholarship from Trinity College London to further pursue his knowledge in music from Trinity College of Music.