R. K. Shekhar
R. K. Shekhar (7 November 1933 – 30 September 1976) was an Indian music composer who worked primarily for Malayalam cinema and served as music conductor for more than 100 films. He is the father of A. R. Rahman and A. R. Reihana.
His grandchildren A. R. Ameen, Khatija Rahman, G. V. Prakash Kumar, and Bhavani Sre are involved in the music and film industries.
His debut song as a music director was "Chotta Muthal Chudala Vare" ("from cradle to grave"), which was a big hit in Kerala. This was composed for the film Pazhassi Raja (1964).
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