Double Oscar award winner Rahman spoke about conversion and how he got attracted towards Sufi beliefs. In an interesting interview to Pakistan’s no 1 daily The don, he revealed that a Hindu astrologer asked him to change his name to Rahman from Dileep Kumar.
He also revealed that the astrologer asked him to include ‘Allah Rakha’ in front of his name. Rahman added that he got solace and peace of mind listening to Sufi saint Peer Karimullah Shah Khadri when he was under acute poverty following the demise of his father.
He said during his sadness and trauma no one consoled. He added that at present he is happy. Rahman is currently making waves not only in India but across the world.