For the people who grew up in the 90s, A R Rahman is the God Of Music. And today is the birthday of the God of Music. For those who didn't have the good fortune of growing up in the 90s, here's the thing. The songs you dance on like Humma Humma, Muqabla and Urvashi...you have this man to thank for the original score. That's because, without originals, remixes are non-existent. Moving on, Rahman has been one of the best things to happen to the music world in general and Indian cinema in particular.  Sushant Singh Rajput Starrer ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ Remake to Have A R Rahman’s Music

But we will not list out his most famous musical contributions to Indian film music at large. We will instead be discussing some unknown facts about the maestro. So read along.

#Wonder Balloon

A R Rahman's debut happened on Television first when he was just a kid. He was featured in Doordarshan's Kid show Wonder Balloon and became famous as a kid who could play four keyboards at once.

#Engineering dreams

Rahman wanted to become an engineer but a keyboard, gifted by his father, changed his course. He soon enough started performing with Illayaraja.

# Oscar pride

Rahman is apparently the only Asian who won two Oscars in one year and that too for the same movie. We are talking about Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. 

#Tune-in

Rahman composed the famous signature tune for Airtel which is apparently the most downloaded the mobile track.

#First salary

A R Rahman's first salary was Rs 50. He was in school and was working because his family was going through financial difficulties. His job was to operate a record player.

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