| Full Name | Allah Rakha Rahman |
| Original Name | A.S.Dileep Kumar (changed in 1982) |
| Pet Names | Chennai kid, Prodigy Rahman |
| Date of Birth | 6th January ,1967 |
| Born and Brought up in | Chennai |
| Religion | Hindu converted to Islam |
| School | Shifted often. Done in Padma Sesadree Balabhavan too. |
| College | Madras Chiristian College -Drop out |
| Formal Qualifications in Music | Training in Hindustani ,Carnatic classical styles. |
| Family Details | Siblings:3Sisters.Kanchana,Bala(Talath),Israt |
| Wife | Saira Banu(Arranged Marriage,1995) |
| Daughters | Kathija , Rahima. |
| First Salary | Rs.50 for operating a record player |
| First Ad Jingle | For Allwyn watches (1987) |
| First Music Album | Deen Isai Malai-Tamil Devotional |
| First Film | Roja(1992) |
| First voice in | Complete Song: Humma Humma-Bombay |
| Amount Got For Roja | Rs.25000 |
| Popular Ad Jingles | Leo Coffee,Parry’s,Boost featuring Kapil and Sachin. |
| Awards | Padmasree (2000),FilmFare and many more |
| Loves | To experiment a lot |
| Hates | Languages as a barrier for Music |
| Believes in | Relentless labour, high enthusiasm and commitment. |
| Stresses on | Quality and Originality |
| Attitude | Never say die! |
| Positive Quality | Down to earth! |
| Biggest Challenge | People’s Expectations |
| Biggest Achievement | Taking tamil music to non-tamilians |
| About wife | She is anything but quiet! |
| About God | He pulls the strings in my life! |
| About success | I’m the person I always was,I’ve learnt to separate myself from my desires and my success. |
| Favourite musical instrument | KeyBoard |
| Past time | Meditation,Internet,Taking family to Dharga |
| Address | Kodambakkam, Chennai-24, Tamilnadu. |
| Studio | Panchathan Record Inn(Backyard of House) |
| Phone | 044-24836072 |
| Fax | 4802626 |
| Email: | ararhman@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in |
