Renowned music composer AR Rahman wins award

Q.  Which renowned music composer won the Fukoka prize 2016?
- Published on 01 Jun 16

a. AR Rahman
b. Illyaraja
c. Anu Malik
d. Suleiman Merchant

ANSWER: AR Rahman
 
Renowned Indian music composer AR Rahman was on 30 May 2016 awarded with the Japan's Fukuoka prize 2016 for his outstanding contribution towards creating, preserving and showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music.
  • For the year 2015, noted Indian Historian Ramchandra Guha was conferred with Fukuoka Prize in academic category.
  • Rahman was also the 1995 recipient of the Mauritius National Award and the Malaysian Award for his contributions to music.
  • He has also won Academy and BAFTA awards

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