Awards AppointmentsMonday, 30 March 2026·Current Affairs compilation
A.R. Rahman Named Yamaha Music India Brand Ambassador
Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman was named the brand ambassador of Yamaha Music India to strengthen the country's music ecosystem.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman was named the brand ambassador of Yamaha Music India.
Key specifics
- A. R. Rahman, from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, won two Academy Awards for 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2009).
- He has also won two Grammy Awards and a BAFTA.
- He is popularly called the 'Mozart of Madras'.
- Yamaha Music India operates under the Japanese Yamaha Corporation.
Exam lens
Awards & Appointments: A. R. Rahman (Tamil Nadu) named Yamaha Music India brand ambassador, March 2026.