A.R. Rahman and Indian Cinema Trivia

AR Rahman's first album was 'Dheem Tharikida Dheem' for a Malayalam film, but his first independent album was 'Deen Isai Mazhai' (1992). 'Vande Mataram' (1997) came later and is his most famous album.

AR Rahman won two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire in 2009 - Best Original Score and Best Original Song for 'Jai Ho'. This was the first time an Indian composer won an Oscar, and the film's soundtrack brought Rahman international recognition. Couples Retreat and Bombay Dreams are Rahman's works but did not receive Oscars.

AR Rahman collaborated with Michael Jackson on the album 'Ekam Satyam' in 2008. This was a musical collaboration that brought together two legendary artists from different musical traditions. Anokha, Pray for Me Brother, and Bombay Dreams are Rahman's other works but not Jackson collaborations.

AR Rahman's full name is Allah Rakha Rahman. The initials 'A.R.' stand for 'Allah Rakha', which is why he is commonly referred to as AR Rahman or simply A.R. in the music industry. Alla Rahman, Amzad Rahim, and Ahmed Raja are incorrect expansions of the initials.

AR Rahman was born on January 6, 1967. This makes 1967 his correct birth year. He began his career in the early 1990s and rose to prominence with Roja in 1992. The years 1965, 1966, and 1968 are incorrect.

Mani Ratnam directed Roja (1992), which was AR Rahman's debut film as a composer. This collaboration launched Rahman's career and established him as a revolutionary voice in Indian film music. Shankar, Bharath Bala, and Raj Kapoor are not Rahman's debut director.

AR Rahman's mother was Kareema Begum. She was a significant influence in his life, and he lost her when he was young. This personal tragedy shaped much of his early life and musical journey. Kasthuri Shekhar, Rehana, and other options are incorrect.

Rangeela (1995) was AR Rahman's first Hindi film as a composer. Though Roja (1992) was his overall debut, it was a Tamil film. Rangeela marked his entry into Bollywood and featured the hit song 'Tanha Tanha'. Meenaxi, Zubeidaa, and Sapney came later.

Gulzar wrote the lyrics for 'Jai Ho', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song was featured in Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and became an international sensation, bringing Rahman his first Oscar. Vali, Mustafah Ahmed, and Sameer are noted lyricists but not associated with Jai Ho.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is Boeing's latest commercial aircraft offering (as of when this question was written). A400M is Airbus military transport, B-767 is an older Boeing model, and B-787 is the correct answer.