AR Rahman on converting to Sufism, his earlier name was Dileep Kumar

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Friday, November 21, 2025

AR Rahman, born Dileep Kumar Rajagopala, embraced Sufism after studying various religions. He found a spiritual path in Sufism, describing it as a process of self-reflection and shedding ego. Rahman emphasizes the commonality of faith and the importance of spiritual richness, believing it leads to material prosperity.