Musical wonder: During his early years, Rahman served as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as Roots with childhood friend and percussionist Sivamani, John Anthony and Raja.
Child prodigy: At the age of 11, Rahman joined Ilaiyaraaja's troupe - one of many composers to whom musical instruments belonging to Rahman's father were rented to.
Hitmaker: In the 2000s, Rahman created hit scores for Rajiv Menon's Kandukondain Kandukondain, Alaipayuthey, Ashutosh Gowariker's Swades, Rang de Basanti and the recent soundtrack of Yuvvraaj.
Cricket connection: After the musical extravanganza offered in Yuvvraaj, Rahman will now compose the theme song for the twenty-twenty Indian cricket league.
