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Also Known As Allah Rakha Rahman • A.S. Dileep Kumar
Born January 6, 1967 (age 59) • India
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2010) • Academy Award (2009) • BAFTA (2009) • Golden Globe Award (2009)
Notable Works “Bombay Dreams” • “Jai Ho” • “The Lord of the Rings” • “Vande Mataram”

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