A.R. Rahman may be one of the biggest names in music that you don’t immediately recognize. The Indian composer and musician made his mark on the world scoring soundtracks for films. Time named him one of the world’s most influential people in 2009. Now the artist takes over the 7,000-seat AXIS Theater at Planet Hollywood on Sunday, June 7, one of only 13 stops on his North American tour.
A.R. Rahman: The Intimate Concert Tour marks the composer’s first tour since 2010. He plans to perform works from his 20-year career and make use of that 2,200 square feet of high-definition LED walls at the theater in his show.
Dubbed the “Mozart of Madras” and “Isai Puyal” (Tamal for “musical storm”), Rahman won two Academy Awards for his work on Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire and another duo of nominations for Boyle’s 127 Hours. Although best known for his Oscar wins, Rahman’s career has included more than 100 films, including Rockstar, Couples Retreat and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
His latest work has him composing music for the biopic Pele about the Brazilian soccer legend. A new documentary coming out soon called Jai Ho explores his music as well. Rahman’s trophy case at home includes those Oscars as well as two Grammys, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and six honorary doctorates. Not bad for a musician known as one of the world’s all-time best-selling recording artists.
Planet Hollywood Resort, 8 p.m. June 7, $49-$179 plus tax and fee. 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster
