I am a fan of all the religions, says AR Rahman

Renowned music composer and singer AR Rahman, globally known as the Mozart of Madras, has once again sparked meaningful conversations about faith and humanity. 

Born as Dileep Kumar in Chennai in 1967, Rahman embraced Islam along with his family after the death of his father, music composer RK Shekhar. His conversion happened just before his groundbreaking debut with Roja in 1992.

Speaking on Nikhil



Kamath’s podcast, AR Rahman revealed that his spiritual journey stems from respect for all religions. 

“I am a fan of all the religions, and I have studied Islam, Hinduism and Christianity. One problem is killing or harming other people in the name of religion,” he said. 

He added that performing music feels like a “shrine” where people from different backgrounds unite through art and emotion.