January 6, 2021 When AR Rahman Changed His Name From Dileep Kumar In Roja On His Mother’s Request It goes without a doubt that AR Rahman is one of the finest musicians in our country. He has kept all of going through tough times with the help of his soothing music. But do you know, he too has a painful story of struggle and has climbed the ladder of success, one step at a time? Advertisement The Oscar-winner is one of the very few who has actually put India on the global map in the world of music. However, besides his music, his conversion to Islam remains a topic of discussion even today. Continue reading further to know why did the musician embrace Islam?