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“I don't even know where mine [Oscar award] is. My mother has hidden it because everybody who comes in wants to take a photograph of it. So what she's done is she put it inside a suitcase somewhere.”

Quote by A. R. Rahman

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A. R. Rahman is a renowned Indian composer, born on January 6, 1967. He is known for his unique musical style and rich talent, making a name for himself in the international music scene. more

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