Archive · 1 Sep 2026
A.R. Rahman Announces First Autobiography, ‘Rahman: A Renaissance’
A.R. Rahman is a famous composer who has made music for Indian and international films.
He announced that he is writing a book about his life and music career.
The book is called “Rahman: A Renaissance.”
Rupa Chakravarty will help him write it.
It will discuss the people and experiences that influenced his music.
Rahman started composing films independently with “Roja” in 1992.
He later won major awards for his work, including music from “Slumdog Millionaire.”
The announcement comes after Rahman was also discussed publicly for personal and professional reasons.
More information about the book will be released later.
A.R. Rahman announced that he is writing his first autobiography, titled “Rahman: A Renaissance.”
The book will be co-authored by Rupa Chakravarty and will explore Rahman’s music, influences, challenges and creative journey.
Rahman began as an arranger and programmer before making his independent film-composing debut with “Roja” in 1992.
His international breakthrough came with “Slumdog Millionaire,” earning him two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe and two Grammy Awards.
The announcement follows recent public attention surrounding Rahman’s separation and comments about potentially losing Bollywood projects because he is Muslim.
- Who
- Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and co-author Rupa Chakravarty.
- What
- They are writing Rahman’s first autobiography, titled “Rahman: A Renaissance.”
- When
- Rahman announced the project on Monday; the publication date was not stated.
- Where
- The announcement was made on social media.
- Why
- The book will provide insight into the music, ideas, challenges, influences and creative journey that shaped Rahman’s career.
- Book title
- Rahman: A Renaissance
- Authors
- A.R. Rahman and Rupa Chakravarty
- Autobiography status
- It will be Rahman’s first autobiography.
- Film debut
- Rahman made his full-fledged independent film-composing debut with Mani Ratnam’s Roja in 1992.
- International breakthrough
- He won two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe and two Grammy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire.
- Other recognition
- Rahman has won seven National Film Awards.
- Earlier biography
- An authorised biography, Notes of a Dream: The Authorised Biography of A.R. Rahman, was published in 2018.