R. K. Shekhar

In this Indian name, the name Rajagopala is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Kulashekharan or Shekhar.
R. K. Shekhar
Photo of R. K. Shekhar
Background information
Born
Rajagopala Kulashekharan

7 November 1933
OriginTiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, British India
Died30 September 1976(1976-09-30) (aged 42)
GenresFilm score, classical
OccupationsFilm composer, music director, Arranger, Music conductor
InstrumentHarmonium
Years active1964–1976
LabelSaregama
Spouse
Kareema Begum (Kasthuri)

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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