There are big names in Bollywood who have left no stone unturned in enthralling their fans. Whether they are an actor actress or singer Bollywood has given some stars who have now become peoples favourites. Today we will tell you about a singer composer and record producer who has made the nation proud at every level. His songs are counted among the most loved music. While today this man is hailed his life has not always been the same. He has seen various ups and downs. The man in discussion even changed his religion. He converted to Islam. And interestingly the Muslim name of this man was suggested by a Hindu astrologer. Yes you read that right! If you are wondering who we are talking about then let us tell you—the person in discussion is music maestro AR Rahman. AR Rahman was born as Dilip Kumar in a Hindu family in Rajagopala Madras Tamil Nadu. Rahmans early life was marked by poverty particularly after his fathers death which forced him to work from a young age. His father was a film score composer. When Rahman was 4 years old his interest in music took over him and he started devoting his time there. After Rahmans father passed away he was forced to pick up odd jobs in order to provide for his family. It was then that he met a famous colleague Qadri Sahab and was influenced by his values and teachings. Hence he decided to convert to Islam along with his mother and sisters at the age of 23. In an interview with Karan Thapar Rahman said There was a Sufi who was treating him a few days before he died. We later met him after 7–8 years and then we adopted another spiritual path which gave us peace. Interestingly Dilip Kumar who turned into AR Rahman revealed that his new name was suggested to him by a Hindu astrologer.