Mani Ratnam to launch Rahman`s biography on April 6

Rahman`s fans will get an insight into the music maestro`s life through his biography ‘A.R. Rahman: The Spirit of Music’.

New Delhi: AR Rahman`s fans will soon be able to get an insight into the music maestro`s life through his biography ‘AR Rahman: The Spirit of Music’ penned by renowned writer Nasreen Munni Kabir.

The book, which provides a fascinating window into the world of the Mozart of Madras, will be launched by filmmaker Mani Ratnam April 6. "It is indeed a rare honour to publish this book. A.R. Rahman`s journey, like that of most great artists, is one that moves and inspires. Nasreen Munni Kabir has recorded this journey, over the last three years. This book also has a CD with A.R. Rahman`s compositions for free distribution with the first edition," Ajay Mago, publisher, Om Books International said in a statement. Rahman started his career by composing commercials for cinema and television until he got his big break in Ratnam`s 1991 film "Roja". After that, there was no looking back for the composer. The 45-year-old is the first Indian composer to win two Academy Awards for the 2008 blockbuster ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. He also walked away with two Grammy awards for the same movie. IANS