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Some Lesser Known Facts About A. R. Ameen

• A. R. Ameen was born in a music-loving family, as his father, A. R. Rahman, is a popular musician.

• He grew up in a music-oriented environment and studied at Lady Andal School, Chennai, while observing recording sessions and rehearsals at home.

• During childhood, he frequently accompanied his father on domestic and international concert tours, gradually developing an interest in professional singing and live performance.

• In 2009, he sang the English track ‘NaNa’ for the Hollywood film Couples Retreat, composed by his father A. R. Rahman.

• In 2015, he sang ‘Maula Wa Sallim’ for the Tamil film O Kadhal Kanmani, directed by Mani Ratnam and composed by A. R. Rahman.

• His performance in ‘Maula Wa Sallim’ brought him early recognition as a young playback singer in the Indian film music industry.

• In 2016, at the age of 12, he made his Telugu singing debut with the song ‘Kotha Kotha Bhasha’ in the film Nirmala Convent.

• The recording of ‘Kotha Kotha Bhasha’ was supervised by A. R. Rahman, marking one of Ameen’s earliest supervised studio projects.

• In 2019, while studying in Class 11, he balanced school education with regular music training and studio work.

• In 2019, he released his first independent single, ‘Sago,’ under the Madras Gig Season 2 series, focusing on youth and friendship themes.

• He co-produced ‘Sago’ with A. R. Rahman, gaining early experience in music production alongside singing and performance responsibilities.

• In 2020, he sang ‘Never Say Goodbye’ for the film Dil Bechara, continuing his involvement in Hindi film soundtracks.

• In 2021, he performed ‘Tala Al Badru Alyana’ in Tamil and Arabic versions, expanding his repertoire across languages and musical styles.

• In March 2023, he survived a stage accident during a shoot when heavy lighting equipment and chandeliers fell from above the set.

• He later confirmed he was physically safe after the incident, though he described experiencing shock following the unexpected on-set accident.

• On 22 November 2024, he publicly denied rumours linking his parents’ divorce with the divorce of musician Mohini Dey.

• He requested the public and media to avoid spreading misinformation and to respect the dignity and privacy of his family members.

• In March 2025, he shared that A. R. Rahman had briefly felt weak due to dehydration and underwent routine medical tests.

• He clarified that the tests were normal and that his father was recovering well, dismissing circulating reports of serious health complications.

• On 2 February 2026, he released the Hindi single ‘Bheegi Bheegi,’ composed by A. R. Rahman and sung with Jasleen Royal.

• It marked the first commercial release of Rooh Records, a joint venture between A. R. Rahman, A. R. Ameen, and Warner Music India.

• In interviews during 2026 promotions, Ameen stated he aimed to build an independent musical path without direct comparison to his father’s career.

• During the same period, he mentioned learning music informally from his father during travel, often using a harmonium for practice sessions.

• He also said language coaches assisted him with Hindi pronunciation while recording ‘Bheegi Bheegi,’ ensuring accuracy and respect for dialect.