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Also Known As Allah Rakha Rahman • A. S. Dileep Kumar
Born January 6, 1966 (age 58) • Chennai • India
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2010) • Academy Award (2009) • BAFTA (2009)
Notable Works “Bombay Dreams” • “Jai Ho” • “The Lord of the Rings”

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