Indian music icon lost his father at nine, his parents were thrown out on street, dropped out of school at fifteen. Today, he is an Oscar-winning music director

The composer's musical journey, likened to a character's artistic growth through hardship, was profoundly shaped by early losses and his mother's sacrifices. He navigated childhood challenges, dedicating himself to music over typical youthful experiences, a path that ultimately led to global acclaim and historic Academy Award wins.