Oscar-winning singer AR Rahman is currently leading all the headlines after he was rushed to a hospital on March 16, 2024, after he complained about chest pain. However, Rahman’s manager soon revealed that the musician had dehydration and gastric problems, because of which he was hospitalised, and there was nothing to worry about.
Rahman is the pride of the nation. He is the only Indian who had won two Academy Awards in 2009 for his incredible work in the films, Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours. Not many people know that Rahman was a Hindu and had converted after his father’s demise during his teenage days. Yes, you read that right. Rahman was born as a Hindu in a traditional Hindu family. Let us read on to know what led to his conversion to Islam.
Why did AR Rahman convert to Islam?