Rahman (born Dileep Kumar) is the second of four children born to R.K. Shekhar and Kareema Begum (Kasthuri). He has three sisters, Rehana (Kanchana), Fatima Talat (Bala) and Israth. He has three children - Khatija, Rahima and Amin. Rahman is an alumni of PSBB Lake Area School, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
