AR Rahman has been at the top of Indian film music for close to three decades and is amongst the most recognizable names in the world. He elevated Indian cinema to the next level by winning 2 Oscars for 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009 after which he is numerous international awards and accolades are continuing to flow.

Meanwhile, the 28th annual day of the Rajasthan Cosmo Club Foundation was held at the Music Academy in Alwarpet, Chennai. Tamil Nadu Handloom Minister R. Gandhi who graced the occassion donated rupees one lakh. Cloths worn by Isaipuyal A. R. Rahman was auctioned off under a scheme to help people with disabilities buy clothes. Pramod Suradia became the highest bidder and bought one of the maestro's dress for 6.75 lakh rupees.

On the movie front ARR's upcoming movies include Vikram's 'Cobra', Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan', Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' and Parthiban's 'Iravin Nizhal'.