A.R.Rahman named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people!

TIME Magazine names A.R.Rahman as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. This May 11  2009 issue names A.R.Rahman as the one of the most important people in the world. A.R.Rahman was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India is 43 years old. Began, his career in blockbuster hit sensation Roja in 1992. Since then, he just producing more fantastic tunes. His talent was presented with Indian National Award in 1992 for his participation in film Roja.

 He enjoys the godlike devotion of India's youth, but everyone from the street child who sweeps train platforms to the middle-aged doctor in Mumbai's posh Malabar Hill hums his tunes. He has worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber and with Shekhar Kapur on Elizabeth and has influenced other gifted directors like Baz Luhrmann. This year he won two Oscars, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for giving Slumdog Millionaire its frenetic sound. 

A.R.Rahman is shy and quiet man. Renowned for his immense range, he'll do a traditional score for a conventional film, then blend exotic vocals with Japanese music and Western classical arrangements in his next project. A veritable Pied Piper, he has no competition, yet he makes it a priority to discover new talent and promote it. He has shaped modern India's music for more than a decade. Also known as "Mozart of Madras" has the world's foot tapping along with him.