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On August 15, 1997, he released an album called "Vande Mataram," on Columbia/SME Records, to commemorate 50 years of Indian independence. A tribute to the motherland, it featured songs for each of the Indian flag colors. The album was released simultaneously across the world in 28 countries, and Rahman himself performed in New Delhi to a packed audience including the honorable Indian Prime Minister. Over 1.2 million copies were sold in India alone.

Collaborated on The Lord of The Rings' Stage Musical original score with Finnish folk music group Varttina and Christopher Nightingale.

He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (The Hilton Award) for Best New Musical of 2002, "Bombay Dreams", performed at the Apollo Theatre, West End, London, and on Broadway in New York City.

A.R.Rahman got the 2500th Filmfare Trophy at the 57th Filmfare Awards, 2011. It was a diamond studded trophy designed by PC Jewellers.

Gave music to the unreleased shelved film " Waqia". Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, Ramya Krishnan, Danny Denzongpa. Directed by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. This would had been his debut in Hindi in 1995. ( Before Rangeela).

Also known as the John Williams of the Indian Film Industry.

The Broadway debut of Bombay Dreams will take place on March 28, 2004 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. (March 2004)

Solace song "Lost Children" from Opium Head sampled A R Rahman's songs,.

Solace song "Sama" from the album Opium Head sampled AR Rahman's songs.

Solace song "Din" from Opium Head sampled A R Rahman vocals.

Jay Rock song "Telegram" (Goin Crazy) sampled a song by A.R.Rahman.

Sister Ishrath Rahman sang in the film Tamil movie Mettukudi and Pokkiri.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE song Send Your Love To Me sampled a old song by A.R. Rahman.

Rapper Horsepowar song "Hi Everybody " sampled a old song of A.R. Rahman.

Gameface song "BollyHood" sampled a old song of A.R Rahman.

Has three children, Khatija, Raheema and Ameen.