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Rohith was born in Chennai, India, and grew up there. He started playing piano at the age of 7 and began learning on electronic instruments soon after. He began taking music seriously in 2005 with his band Nerverek.{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-nerverek-diaries/1134419/|title=The NerveRek Diaries - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2020-04-29}}{{Cite web|url=https://indianbands.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/nerverekchennai/|title=Nerverek(Chennai)|date=2007-11-19|website=Indian Rock N Metal Music Rulzzz...|language=en|access-date=2020-04-29}}{{Cite news|last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/The-Previous-Band-ensp/article11642974.ece|title=The Previous Band  |date=2009-11-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}} After he graduated from Loyola College, he moved to Byron Bay, Australia, to further hone his music production skills. He graduated from SAE Institute in 2013.

In 2014, he began his career working for Harris Jayaraj as an additional programmer for the movie Yennai Arindhaal.

In 2017, he began his independent music career with his first music video, October Maadham, which featured Instagram model Sameea Bangera, Directed by [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAa6GdMcka8GxYhtFMlmKsXZ6rGJiBSGN Ken Royson].

In 2019, he wrote and produced the critically acclaimed, Therukural, a Tamil hiphop album with Tamil rapper Arivu{{Cite web|url=https://m.kalaignarseithigal.com/article/therukkural-kallamouni-album/95f4ccfe-f01d-48ce-ad96-efd9815f6800|title = தமிழ் ஹிப்ஹாப் பாடல்களுக்கு அரசியல் முகம் கொடுத்திருக்கும் 'தெருக்குரல்'!}} featuring Tenma and Roshan Jamrock.{{Cite news|last=Tagat|first=Anurag|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/speaking-truth-to-power-with-arivu-and-ofro/article28795328.ece|title=Speaking truth to power with Arivu and ofRO|date=2019-08-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/therukural-arivu-ofro-brilliant-tamil-hiphop-album-104379|title=Therukural, a brilliant tamil hiphop album|last=Shekar|first=Anjana|date=27 June 2019|website=www.thenewsminute.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-04-29}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2019/jul/02/from-anti-indian-to-asifa-how-therukural-has-changed-the-face-of-tamil-hip-hop-forever-6830.html|title=From Anti-Indian to Asifa, how Therukural has changed the face of Tamil hip hop forever|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-04-29}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gqindia.com/get-smart/content/gq-spoke-to-the-millennials-who-are-determined-to-change-the-way-we-think-about-caste|title=GQ spoke to the millennials who are determined to change the way we think about caste|website=GQ India|date=6 September 2019|language=en-IN|access-date=2020-04-29}} The album touched topics of caste and class divide in India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/wake-up-songs-across-the-south-bands-are-using-folk-to-rock-the-boat/story-TCcb4EcKZyv1EAbqi7MQKO.html|title=Wake-up songs: Across the south, bands are using folk to rock the boat|date=2019-11-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-29}} The album was highly acclaimed, featured in Rolling Stone India as the top ten Indian albums in 2019{{Cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/10-best-indian-albums-of-2019/|title=10 Best Indian Albums of 2019 -|date=2019-12-31|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-29}} and 5 most politically conscious hiphop in India.{{Cite web|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/5-new-politically-conscious-hip-hop-songs-election-season/|title=5 New Politically Conscious Hip-Hop Songs Out This Election Season -|date=2019-04-24|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-29}} Arivu and ofRo performed their first song, Anti Indian at Madras Medai in 2018.{{Citation|title=Arivu x ofRO {{!}} Anti Indian {{!}} Madras Medai {{!}} Tamil Album Song Live {{!}} Therukural|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldVe-28DVsQ|language=en|access-date=2020-04-29}} He founded Therukural with Arivu, as community for artists and creatives. They would gather with hundreds of young artists, songwriters, beatboxers and more, at public parks to share ideas, songs and more.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/ofro-arivu-therukural-hip-hop-album|title=ofRo, Arivu and the genome for politically-conscious Tamil hip-hop|website=Red Bull|language=en|access-date=2020-04-29}} ofRo's slick production is apparent in songs like Kalla Mouni and Anti Indian.

He met ADK, a Sri Lankan rapper in Harris Jayaraj's studio in 2015, but it wasn't until 4 years later when they would work together on a song called Lityananda - a satirical piece commenting on self proclaimed godmen.{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sri-lankan-hip-hop-artiste-adk-lityananda-is-not-nithyananda/article31226903.ece|title=Sri Lankan hip hop artiste ADK: 'Lityananda is not Nithyananda'|date=2020-04-01|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}

Along with co-founder and music director, Tenma, he curates Madras Medai, a premier South Indian independent music festival with the aim to build an ecosystem for future independent artists. Madras Medai was first conducted at CSI Bains School on 19 May 2018. It featured performances by artists like Dopeadelicz, Dharavi United, Sunshine Orchestra, Siennor, Othasevuru, Jatayu, Arivu x ofRo, The Casteless Collective, Chinna Ponnu and Paul Jacob.{{Cite news|last=Sriram|first=Abhinaya|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/madras-meda-indie-music-concert/article23949846.ece|title=Madras Medai: on stage, everyone's equal|date=2018-05-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/050518/madras-medai.html|title=Madras medai|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=2018-05-05|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2020-04-29}}{{Cite news|last=Sriram|first=Jayant|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/a-personal-and-political-act/article26548154.ece|title=A personal and political act: on Chennai's Casteless Collective|date=2019-03-16|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}

In 2019, Atti Culture was founded as an independent record label. The label focuses on nurturing and promoting up-and-coming Tamil talent. Known for its innovative approach to artist development and emphasis on creative freedom, Atti Culture has quickly gained a reputation for being a leading force in the modern music landscape of South India.

ofRo quickly garnered attention for his songs with singer songwriter rapper Asal Kolaar. Jorthaale and Adi Odi became mainstream hits. Known for their electrifying chemistry, the duo has produced multiple hit songs, including the chart-topping singles "Jorthaale" and "Adi Odi." Their unique blend of genres and ability to create infectious melodies has earned them international acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. They performed live at Behindwoods.{{Citation |title=Jorthaale x Semma Bodha 1st Ever LIVE Performance by @AttiCulture 🤩Stage on Fire🔥Repeat Mode😍 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xchUVXd1Cpw |access-date=2023-03-19 |language=en}}

Jorthaale's hypnotic beats and unique vocals quickly gained traction, propelling the single to massive success in the Tamil music domain. Jorthaale received "Viral Song of the Year" awards at Black Sheep awards solidifying the duo's status as a powerhouse in the music industry.{{Citation |title=Atti Culture - The Rap Revolution {{!}} Spotlight ft. Asal Kolaar & Ofro {{!}} Spotlight {{!}} Blacksheep Go |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utwc3Xw0h1s |access-date=2023-03-19 |language=en}}

In 2022, ofRo and Asal Kolaar released their follow-up single, "Adi Odi." Building on the success of "Jorthaale," the track further explored their fusion of diverse genres, incorporating elements of Tamil folk, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. "Adi Odi" became an instant hit and a crowd favourite.

In 2023, ofRo and his long time collaborator, Ken Royson, released "Durai Sleeping"{{Citation |title=Durai & ofRo - Durai Sleeping (Music Video) {{!}} Think Originals {{!}} @AttiCulture |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPFs-hDuoWo |access-date=2023-03-19 |language=en}} as the debut song of artist, Durai. It was released on Think Music Originals.

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