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From starting his celluloid journey in television series, stunning everyone in films like Maqbool, Haider and Piku, carving his mark internationally to debuting on Netflix, Irrfan Khan left all of us wanting for more

In 1995 he composed music for a movie called Rangeela, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Music composer, record producer, musician and singer - Allah Rakha Rahman is not just a name but a phenomenon that happens once in a lifetime. As the maestro turns 50 today, we bring you the little-known story of his journey to winning his first National Award (the first time ever by a debutant music director!)

The Fukuoka prize is given to those individuals who are creating, preserving and showcasing Asian culture.